Bathshack Gets Upcycling Fever!

At Bathshack, we love all things creative and interesting; from our sponsorships of rally teams to promoting more affordable and eco-friendly living habits, it’s fair to say we have a keen interest in things that are fun and can benefit our audience.

In that case, what could be better to talk about than the incredibly fun and inventive new design trend to sweep the UK: upcycling!

That’s right, from coast to coast the UK is packed to the brim with money savvy upcyclers saving a ton of money and creating unique decorations and furniture that have plenty of character and are incredibly stylish.

So, What is Upcycling?

Upcycling is the act of taking old or worn out materials and using them to create something of considerably better quality. While this can certainly cover a lot of bases when taken at face value, we’re focussing today on the upcycling of home furniture.

With current trends such as ‘shabby chic’ and ‘vintage’ becoming very popular in UK homes, upcycling offers a fun and affordable alternative to overspending on home furnishings.

There are many great benefits to purchasing upcycled furniture, or upcycling pieces yourself.

For example, you can be almost certain that each piece of upcycled furniture is unique somehow, possibly because it was repainted in a new colour, or restored with new and more modern materials.

Also, for those who take on their own upcycling projects, they could literally save hundreds of euros by simply searching for old and unwanted furnishings online, snapping them up at a bargain price and then rejuvenating them with a little knowhow and a lot of TLC.

Upcycling in Ireland

For those who are new to upcycling, visiting an outlet of upcycled pieces can be a fantastic way to pick up some inspiration as well as some incredible pieces at bargain prices too.

Here are three wonderful upcycling outlets located right here in Ireland, if you live nearby be sure to drop in and see their incredible pieces for yourself!

Quirkistuff

The first entrant on our list produces some incredibly fun and alternative furnishings, perfect for owners that are looking to make a real statement in their home!

With a diverse range of products that spans a huge range of designs, colours and materials, it’s impossible to pigeonhole their unique sense of style.

As they mention on their website, QuirkiStuff’s range allows you the chance to own truly unique and one-off pieces of furniture.

“Combining vibrant colours with interesting shapes and using either transformed pre-loved objects or original designs, QuirkiStuff pieces are both affordable & perfect for contemporary living.”

We love their unique and attractive furnishings, and their affordable prices too!

Rua Boutique

From the moment you spot rua’s foxy logo, you get a sense that their fun boutique is packed with stylish and interesting products.

Stocking a wide selection of products across a wide range of styles, rua also supply shoppers with the tools and information they need to begin their own furniture upcycling journey.

On their Chalk Paint page you can find a handy colour chart as well as a useful downloadable tips sheet, perfect for beginners!

rua also regularly update their social profiles with  pictures of their latest projects, inspiring their followers and no doubt spreading their name amongst the upcycling community.

rua is a fun boutique with tons of great furnishings and lovable character!

Treasured Palace

Treasurepalace Designs holds a remarkable stock of wondrous upcycled furnishings and decorations, brought back to life with the owners’ eye for style and incredible craftsmanship.

Their website features various ‘before and after’ images, showing the improvements made to these pieces and giving visitors and customers a real sense of the work and quality that goes into each product.

Utilising both modern and vintage styles on their products, Treasurepalace Designs have created an incredibly stylish and varied range of decorative pieces and home furnishings that simply radiate style.

Their range is simply stunning, and must be seen to be believed; be sure to check out their website!

So, there we have three of our favourite upcycling icons in Ireland! Next time you’re looking for a stylish and affordable furnishing for your home, be sure to check them out!