Upcycling
Make an upcycled cocktail cabinet
Interior designer Michelle Purcell shares how to transform a vintage cupboard into a cool cocktail bar.
The best chalk paint brushes for your upcycling projects
Are you planning your next DIY paint project? Make sure you get the best results with these quality chalk paint brushes
Cottagecore bedside table makeover
We transformed a drab pine bedside table using Frenchic's Wise Old Sage, Creme de la Creme and Browning Wax - here's how!
10 geometric painted furniture ideas for a bold, edgy look
Fed up of boring furniture? Why not inject some individuality by painting some bold and vibrant geometric patterns? Here are some ideas...
How to make a space-saving shelf from pallet wood
Use scrap wood to create a space-saving storage solution that’s perfect for narrow spaces
See Aldi's new upcycling range with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
The flamboyant Changing Rooms star has lent his signature maximalist glam to Aldi's new collection of upcycling and craft materials
Make your own wooden pallet coffee table & planter
This genius wooden pallet coffee table features a stylish planter in the middle. Here's how to make it!
How to paint a fridge
Transform your fridge with a lick of paint
Make your own garden solar light with wooden pallets
Add some extra glow to your garden setting with an eco-friendly solar bollard lamp, upcycled from a disused wooden pallet. Follow our step by step guide with pictures to make your own!
A-frame bookcase: how to make your own stylish A-frame bookcase from pallets and scaffolding planks
Sharpen up your reading nook or hallway with this A-frame bookcase upcycled from a pallet and scaffolding boards
IKEA hack: how to turn a Kallax unit into a bespoke sideboard with hairpin legs
Here's how to turn an affordable IKEA Kallax unit into a stylish, Scandi-style sideboard
How to make a glamorous bar cart from an old side table
Serve up your cocktails and mocktails in style with this stylish drinks trolley
IKEA hack: how to give the Gursken bedside table a rattan upcycle
Bring Scandi simplicity to your bedroom with this upcycled bedside table and handmade rattan drawers
How to distress furniture
Distressing can give furniture an aged, antique look bursting with character and period charm, whatever its real age. Sophie Tarrant shares her favourite distressing techniques
How to upcycle a deckchair
Breathe new life into a dilapidated deckchair with an injection of colour
How to upcycle a kitchen chair with chalk paint
Give an old chair a modern makeover with some chalk furniture paint and a new cushion cover and you’ll have the best seat in the house
How to make a boho lampshade
This boho lampshade is super quick and easy to make
Upcycle old pots to make your own herb garden
Create a cute herb garden using basic terracotta plant pots and an an old pallet
How to paint a radiator
Here's how to paint your radiator, plus how to prime the surface and what paint to use
How to make a fringed lampshade
Here's how to make a fringed lampshade with velvet and a tassel trim
How to make a sunburst mirror
Here's how to make a boho-inspired sunburst mirror with raffia or pampas grass
How to upcycle a dresser with Annie Sloan chalk paint
Transform a plain piece of furniture with painted pearlescent detailing
How to paint your kitchen utensils
Our step-by-step guide to give your kitchen utensils a safe and long-lasting makeover with pastel spray paint
Upcycle your chest of drawers with a pink and monochrome makeover
Transform an old chest of drawers into a modern painted masterpiece with this super easy upcycle