{"id":3778,"date":"2018-06-11T10:24:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T10:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3778"},"modified":"2018-06-11T10:24:26","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T10:24:26","slug":"on-a-tight-budget-but-want-to-update-your-decor-upcycling-could-be-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citylets.co.uk\/blog\/on-a-tight-budget-but-want-to-update-your-decor-upcycling-could-be-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"On a Tight Budget but Want to Update Your Decor? Upcycling Could Be for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re on a tight budget but keen to make some trendy updates to your rental property\u2019s interior – upcycling could be for you.<\/p>\n

The trendy new movement uses old and discarded materials and transforms them into beautiful bespoke pieces – that you certainly wouldn\u2019t find on the High Street.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s taking drab old furniture and giving it a new lease of life with a bright and colourful paint job or using ladders as a shelving unit – there are thousands of examples of how to upcycle on the internet.<\/p>\n

But where to begin? With such a wealth of inspiration available, here are our top tips on how to prepare for an upcycle project.<\/p>\n

Think outside the box<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t be constrained by the images of sleek homes presented in catalogues, there are many different ways to give your home an authentic feel on a tight budget.<\/p>\n

Like instagram user 2birdstudio<\/a>, who managed to turn an old round wooden table into a chic shelf and coat hanger that would be perfect fit in any hallway.<\/p>\n

\"upcycle-shelf\"<\/a><\/p>\n

By using only part of the table and repainting the table\u2019s legs in French shabby-chic style, delicately painting the word \u2018Welcome\u2019 across it and adding coat hooks – 2birdstudio managed to completely repurpose the table.<\/p>\n

And that is just one example. You could use old corks to house small plants or cacti and attach them to the wall, repurpose some old books into a knife block or make an old bath into a couch.<\/p>\n

\"upcycle-knives-block\"<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re short on storage you could even use old pasta sauce jars and transform them into storage for grains or anything else you can think of.<\/p>\n

Be prepared and plan ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Upcycling can take some time and effort, depending on the project you have in mind. If you\u2019re hoping to transform an already painted piece of furniture – bare in mind that you will need to strip it first.<\/p>\n

Depending on the state of the piece of furniture, this could take some sweat and maybe a few tears, but the reward will be worth it.<\/p>\n

Make sure to plan your design before, the paint you plan to use, any other materials, and most importantly – tools.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have a huge tool kit at home, you could look into borrowing or renting them. Edinburgh and Stirling already have tool libraries<\/a>, with a third one planned for Glasgow.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be scared to bring the old in with the new<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You don\u2019t have to spend a fortune on an antique piece of furniture, when a table or cabinet from a charity shop would do a perfectly good job.<\/p>\n

And the possibilities are endless – with a lick of bright green paint, or even orange, a boring piece of wooden furniture can be transformed from drab to fab.<\/p>\n

You could even buy new door handles or small accessories to jazz up existing doors or cupboards – and bring them into the 21st century.<\/p>\n

\"latest-apps\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to find inspiration<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The internet has a wealth of how-to guides and video tutorials for upcycling projects, and social media is full of gorgeous pictures for inspiration.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to look far, search for #upcycle or #upcycling on Instagram and Pinterest for some amazing examples of what you can achieve on a tight budget and with a little effort.<\/p>\n

Also, fashion magazines and websites can be a great source of inspiration for the latest colour schemes and trends.<\/p>\n

The catwalk is full of beautiful ideas, and with a little bit of creativity they could even inspire an original feature for your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re on a tight budget but keen to make some trendy updates to your rental property\u2019s interior – upcycling could be for you. The trendy new movement uses old and discarded materials and transforms them into beautiful bespoke pieces – that you certainly wouldn\u2019t find on the High Street. 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