Upcycling

Is upcycling the next billion dollar idea?

DIY is laaaame the next huge trend is upcycling. While you start from the scratch when starting a DIY project you already have stuff when you start upcycling. Basically you recycle different things in one new thing. 

You may think: how is that a billion dollar idea? Well, shared-conomy is a huge hype right now. There are a lot sharing communities and the rising awareness of our environment. And shabby chic is a permanent guest in every high prises furniture shop.

Individual = high price 

 

So if you are good with tools, get some inspiration and start some upcycling projects. Then get an etsy account and sell your stuff!

Here is an excellent example (of course it's mine) of an upcycled old tv which was turned into a bar. The chandelier is made of door hardware and a special light bulb.















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