Inspiration

5 Top Tips For An Upcycled Wedding
With the average wedding costs in the UK soaring above £30,000, upcycling has become a great way to rebel against this trend and keep costs down while doing your bit for the environment. Choosing to upcycle your wedding doesn’t just help you to have an eco-friendly, budget-conscious wedding, it’s also going to give you so much more freedom when it comes to styling your big day. The great thing about upcycling is that you do not need years of experience, just a little time and creativity. Whether you choose one or two key aspects to upcycle or are going for a more ambitious upcycled wedding project, here are a few of our favourite wedding day upcycling ideas to inspire you.

Q&A With Upcycler Chloe Kempster From Maisies House
With it being eco month here on Preloved we like to keep in contact with all of our beautiful community members and see how you do eco-best! We got in touch with one of our favorite upcyclers Chloe Kempster from Maisies house to see how she works and lives eco-friendly every day and she has some great tips for you guys on how to upcycle your life!

Find Your Own National Trust Winter Wonderland
If you want to get away from the maddening crowd this weekend, why not get back in touch with nature? There’s something very special about country walks in the colder months, with wellies and a woolly hat. Take a thermos with you and have pit stops while the dog round around sending crunchy leaves flying everywhere. Here’s what the National Trust recommends.

Preloved’s Guide to Uses for Leftover Pumpkin
There are lots of interesting and creative things to be done with your leftover pumpkins this Halloween, so before thinking about throwing those pumpkins away, you should definitely read Preloved’s guide to reusing your leftover pumpkin.

Country Kitchen Ideas on a Budget
Dreaming of that warm, inviting kitchen? A place to entertain family and friends? A hub of warmth, homeliness and sophistication? Fear not! The Preloved team are on hand to guide you to the Country Kitchen of your dreams…

Restoration Day 2018 | Fall in Love with Original Beauty
This August, Preloved is excited to be celebrating the return of the increasingly popular Restoration Day. But what is Restoration Day, and how can you get involved?

18 Things That Happened in 1998
This year is Preloved’s 20th birthday! To celebrate, we’ve brought you 18 things that were happening in 1998 to take you right back to the year in which Preloved was born…

Host Your Own Royal Wedding Party
If you’re already getting excited about the upcoming nuptials between HRH Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Ms. Rachel Meghan Markle, check out our top tips on how to celebrate in style with our royal wedding party guide.

5 Innovations in Green Building Technology in 2018
With new and innovative technologies constantly moving the construction industry forward, it can be difficult to keep up with the best way to build your house.

10 Tips for a Cosy Living Room on a Budget
Your living room should be a place where you and the whole family can get cosy and enjoy some quality time relaxing, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out our top 10 tips for a cosy living room on a budget!