A bench that was once an antique headboard; a dress made from plastic grocery bags or jewelry made from silverware: These are just a few examples of upcycling — the art of taking something old and ...

We all have that junkie old dresser or desk that’s been chillin’ in the garage for the better part of a decade, but thank goodness for that slight tendency toward hoarding — because that banged-up old ...

Most people would love their home to be full of unique furniture that isn’t just a replica of next-door’s. But although many homeowners’ budgets don’t stretch to filling their home with expensive ...

Kelly Millspaugh Thompson has two trucks, shelves full of paint cans in more than 30 colors, a political science degree she never uses and a passion for refurbishing furniture. For that, the Falls ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explored ways to find and incorporate upcycled furniture.

UPCYCLING old furniture is a great way to give your house a new lease of life. It’s cheaper than buying brand new, and good for the planet too. A survey by insurer Aviva found that 35 per cent of us ...

UPCYCLING - repurposing household items to not only save them from the scrapheap but also to give them a new lease of life - has become a mainstream activity, with more and more people turning their ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The perfect storm for upcycling has arrived. Our collective ...

A woman who quit her job to upcycle furniture full time has shared advice on how others can turn their passion into a career. Danielle Bayliss takes outdated or unloved furniture and modernises them ...