Create
At The ReUsers, we love creativity and upcycling, it’s part of our ‘Shop, Donate, Create’ DNA and we started by rescuing and restoring a derelict site in 2013.
The site on Norris Way before The ReUsers opened in 2013.
Ucycling Inspiration
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Painted Furniture
Stencil painted patterns onto wooden furniture to create a fresh and stylish new look.
Top Tip: Create your own patterns using masking tape. Find out how.
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Coffee Cup Plant Pot
Turn an old tea cup or coffee mug into a plant pot.
Top Tip: Remember to drill a small hole at the bottom to allow for drainage. Find out how.
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Shaffold Board Shelving
Turn scaffold boards into unique handmade shelving.
Top Tip: Buy your reclaimed wood from The Wood Shack
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Cable Reel Play Table
Turn a small cable reel into a children's play table.
Top Tip: Buy your cable reel from The Wood Shack and get your toys from our Children’s Room
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Rattan Cupboard
Brighten up your cupboard with new rattan doors.
Top Tip: Replace glass doors with a roll of cane webbing. Find out how.
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Pallet Wood Wine Rack
Use an old pallet to store your drinks and glasses.
Top Tip: Buy your reclaimed wood from The Wood Shack
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Kitchen Island
Turn two sets of drawers or cupboards into a kitchen island by joining them together and and adding a reclaimed wood worktop.
Top Tip: Buy the reclaimed wood for your worktop from The Wood Shack
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Wallpapered Chest of Drawers
Paste leftover wallpaper to the front of a chest of drawers for a new look.
Top Tip: Line the inside of each drawer too and replace the handles.
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Plate Cake Stand
Turn vintage plates into a cake stand perfect for a tea party.
Top Tip: Use glass/mirror drill bits to drill the holes. Find out how.