Tag: Upcycle

An upcycle project is a super fun, creative way to breathe new life into something. From furniture, to homewares, upcycling is a trend that’s showing no signs of slowing down. And we’re here for it!

On Style Curator, we LOVE an upcycle project! Like the gorgeous dresser Gina transformed into a sweet, refreshed and revamped change table. She took an old brown dresser to a chic grey baby change table upcycle and shares step-by-step instructions on how exactly she tackled this project.

Upcycling is a terrific way to save money AND create something unique and one-of-a-kind. If you’ve got the time, it pays to get scrappy and hunt around for deals. Facebook marketplace, eBay and Gumtree are just a few places where you can find some great buys.

If you’re not sure how to shop for pre-loved pieces, we have just the article for you. Check out our top 10 tips for op-shopping. It’s a fabulous way to find unique pieces for the home. Plus, buying second hand is one of the most sustainable ways to shop for the home as it essentially uses no additional resources.

We also love taking a look at op-shops to see if there’s any furniture that could be upcycled or cool, one-off pieces of decor we could use to furnish the space.

Take a look around your home – you probably have an item of furniture or a decor piece that you could upcycle. Shop your home, it’s the most fun way to get creative! It’s one of the best ways to freshen up your home!

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Feast Watson’s 2017 Re-Love project before and after!

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