Handmade for the Home
In this day and age we are becoming victims of throw-away-fashion and mass-produced items. There’s something special about homemade soft furnishings or wall art; it creates a sense of individuality and, in some cases, sustainability. At Preloved we want to share the idea that we can make and repurpose objects, and we have found some really nice ideas for you try.
Add Some Handmade Autumnal Décor to Your Home
While summer has been widely (mostly) enjoyed because of the nice weather, there is something special about autumn: the turning of the leaves, the gusts of wind, the walks in wellies, the chunky knits. With that, we have selected 6 crafts you can make to add that bit of autumnal charm to your home.
Inspiration: Travel Décor
How you cope with this wanderlust? And how can you put your travelling mark on your home? There are so many fridge magnets and mugs you can bring back without having your house feel cluttered. We have gathered some design inspiration to display memories and plans.
Great DIY Ideas for Your Pet
What happens when you love your pets but also like to indulge in DIY? You build your pets amazing things! Keep reading for some great ideas and inspiration.
Ponds for Small Spaces
With the increasing awareness on wildlife, many gardening experts are stressing the importance of having water in our gardens, and they have a very valid reason to do so. If you fancy getting stuck in with a project, keep reading!
Preloved Member - Restoring Furniture
Emma is a Preloved member who restores and upcycles items of furniture. In light of Restoration Day, we asked her to talk about how she chooses her projects, where she finds inspiration and what restoration means to her.
Preloved Member - Restoring a Banjo
Mike is a Preloved member who has restored several musical instruments over the years. We asked him to talk about how it all started, and to share why he thinks restored items are important.
Thrifty Chicken Coop Ideas
While we encourage our members to opt for rescue chickens, the initial cost of putting together the coop, making it safe from predators and getting right food can be high. So, we have compiled some amazing DIY features to make your coop and run that much cooler and environmentally-friendly.
7 Ways to Repurpose Your Wedding Dress
While selling the dress is a perfect option both financially and environmentally, there are still a few sentimental people who just can’t bring themselves to sell up. What if we told you you could have your cake and eat it? Keep reading to find some ideas to repurpose the wedding dress.
Inspiration: Bug Hotel
We need insects in our lives in order to maintain the ecosystem and bug hotels have come to be part of the garden aesthetic, so we have put together some DIY hotels you can make yourself!