An estate sale staple is furniture, and while some furniture may be beautiful and move-in ready, other pieces might be a little rougher. While you may be tempted to skip over those pieces, these can actually be just the bones you need to start an incredible upcycling project. We at Heritage Estate Sales see furniture of all sorts through the Los Angeles area, and that furniture that looks like it’s been through a lot might have a ton of life left in it.
Upcycling refers to taking a recycled piece and bringing it up to today’s aesthetic and structural standards. Old dressers can be turned into a new kitchen hutch, an old headboard transformed into wall art, or a vintage desk restored to its original glory; the limit of upcycling ends solely at the limit of your imagination. These “beat up” pieces of furniture can often be found very affordably at estate sales, so you start your project off right without spending too much.
When buying materials for your upcycle, make sure you know all you can about the original piece. The type of wood it’s made from, how old it is, and anything you can find out about its history is worthwhile, as this will tell you what you can do with the piece and what finishes or styles may suit it while not sacrificing its integrity.
Upcycling opens all sorts of doors of possibility when it comes to estate sale furniture, and the less expensive and rougher piece can actually be transformed into something more beautiful and uniquely “you” than the move-in ready furniture being sold for much more. We can help you to find your next perfect upcycle, and all you have to do is check out our sales at Heritage Estate Sales today.