18 Bespoke living — homes & gardens
Trend alert W
ith many of us spending longer than ever in our homes, this
trend was bound to be huge. Once tagged as upcycling or repurposing, ‘furniture fl ipping’ has inspired the nation to give their homes a whole new look without actually buying anything new. Since 27 December 2020, there
has been an 88% increase in searches for ‘furniture fl ipping’, say the design team at Essential Living who tip it as the hot trend for 2021. T is fun and innovative way of adding individuality to your home while being more sustainable is catching on. You only have to look at
Instagram and Pinterest to see the multiple sites devoted to furniture reinvention, but how easy is it to get started? Essential Living have teamed up with second-hand vintage expert Kate Beavis, who has multiple tips to help you give your furniture
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Furniture fl ipping is a new homes trend that is both economical and eco-friendly. Here’s how to do it. Words: Ginetta Vedrickas
and home a new look. Many of us inherit old pieces of wooden furniture that look out of place in a contemporary style setting. Likely to have been treated with paint or varnish over the years, they’ve often collected dirt and grease. A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways of furniture fl ipping explains Kate. “When painting a piece of
furniture, fi nish is key. Make sure you take time to sand the item, clean it to remove all dust, then prime it before you paint.” She has other tips for giving a
chest of drawers or wardrobe a new look: “Replacing handles can lift an item, but make sure you replace all of them and choose a style that suits the piece.” So, whether you’re replacing
handles or feet, adding a new lick of paint or rebuilding your furniture completely, furniture fl ipping is the perfect way to add a splash of creativity and individuality to your living space.
essentialliving.co.uk.
THE COMEBACK For more design inspiration, this
spring sees legendary 1990s home makeover show Changing Rooms return to our screens on Channel 4. Editor-in-chief of
homesandgardens.com, Lucy Searle, adds: “Millions of us have time on our hands at home to take a paintbrush to anything
and everything to make the homes we’re stuck in feel nicer and more unique. Changing Rooms’ return is perfectly timed to chime with that.” She adds that the trend also
ties in with the drive towards sustainability: “Quality furniture does last. We can pass it on to family or friends who, again, can customise it to suit their homes.”
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