Spring clean and Up-cycle!

Yes its that time of year again... The big Spring clean!

There is nothing more therapeutic than clearing out those cupboards, climbing into the attic and de-cluttering the garage in preparation for the coming summer months. But this year don't just bin your old accessories and skip your ageing furniture items; take up the latest craze in interior design and up-cycle your possessions to give them a new lease of life.

Check out our latest Pinterest board Pinterest - Up-cycling for ideas and original images.

Stop! Before you decide to smash up those old furniture items and throw them in the skip, think about their potential as a new and unique furniture item. Why not take inspiration from this quirky chest of drawers and collect all your old drawers (no matter what their shape and size) and re-arrange them into a new frame to create a fun and colourful design that will look great in a children's room, office or vintage interior. Each drawer can be painted, wallpapered or varnished to create a personalised, one-off piece that has been lovingly crafted by your own hands.

If you have become overrun with cutlery then why not use your creativity to create a stunning and stylish accessory that will add style to your interior. Simply take an old mirror or clock that has seen better days and then encircle this with your old forks, spoons and knives to create this fun wall feature that will look wonderful in your kitchen or dining area. Traditional silver cutlery gives a traditional and classic design feel or alternatively why not use plastic handled or picnic cutlery for a more contemporary, funky feel with an added splash of colour.

Even your pets can be treated to some luxurious up-cycled designs with this amazing idea for a unique pet bed. If your suitcases have seen too many holidays and are looking a little tired around the edges then image their potential as a cosy nest for your perfect pets. Suitcases can be halved and used as individual beds for your cats or small dogs or you can create a stylish bunk bed with the added help of some table legs. This style can also be achieved with furniture drawers, old palettes and chairs to give your pet a truly personalised bedding area.

Once you start up-cycling you will never look at your old furniture in the same way again! Instead of seeing a tatty old item that has seen better days your imagination will be running

wild as to how you can transform them into something new, stylish and completely unique!