Upcycling

Upcycling is taking an existing item and repurposing or redesigning it – in short it is saving an item from the rubbish or recycling. It could be as easy as taking a tin can and making it into a plant pot to as elaborate as redecorating a piece of furniture.

Upcycling is not only good for the planet – diverting items that may have ended up in the bin, giving them a second chance, but it means you can also match a piece of furniture perfectly to your décor.

We've teamed up with a Local Upcycling business who has created these useful tips on how to get started: 

Tutorial - the small to the large items 

Getting started - take the plunge into upcycling 

Small great things - what else can we do as? 

Is old the NEW new? The new to 'me'