How to produce furniture for the garden on family budget
As the weather becomes milder and the sun breaks through more and more people are hoping to make their gardens a little oasis this summer.
And Brits are being encouraged to revitalise unwanted items and create their own glorious garden furniture, after reports of a potential garden furniture shortage this summer season.
The money saving team from NetVoucherCodes. co.uk have revealed the best upcycling tips for creating stylish garden furniture on a budget.
Finding the perfect items may prove tricky in the coming weeks as lots of furniture retailers are facing stock shortages thanks to high demand and supply issues. So with families set to spend more time outdoors, they’ll be looking for budget friendly alternatives.
Most households will have old items of furniture or materials lying around that can be put to good use.
Upcycling has become increasingly popular in recent years. Practically any piece of furniture can be upcycled – all that’s needed is a few DIY tools, decorative accessories and a dash of creativity.
A spokesperson for NetVoucherCodes.co.uk said: “With spring and summer well on the way, families are going to be itching to get into the garden.
“But garden furniture is proving quite difficult to come by and stock shortages are likely going to get worse over the coming weeks as people rush to buy.
“Here we’ve listed five ways to upcycle old items into garden furniture, meaning you can save a few quid while getting creative too – it’s a win-win!”
1 Old bookshelves. Got on an old bookshelf that no longer serves a purpose in your home? Transform it into a wonderful garden accessory like shelving, plant containers or even an outdoor bar! Separate your herbs by transforming the shelving into a plant container or create your very own garden bar or a bar table.
2 Create new furniture
from old chairs. If you have recently upgraded your dining table and chairs or happen to have some old wooden chairs laying around, why not upcycle them? Chairs are great for morphing into other fantastic pieces of furniture, like a garden bench.
3 Upcycle with pallets. Wooden pallets are actually very versatile with lots of potential. For years now, wooden pallets have been used for creating homemade garden furniture. Why not try your hand at creating something beautiful out of pallets for your garden?
Pallets are fairly inexpensive to come by and you may even have some laying around your garden or shed.
Here’s some of NetVoucherCodes.co.uk’s top ideas: Outdoor Corner Sofa; Planters; Garden Day Bed; Plant Shelving; Garden Bar; Swing; Compost Bin; Log storage.
4 Transform old bath tubs. If you’ve been debating replacing your bathtub for a new one but simply haven’t had the time or energy, now is the time! Not only can your bathtub be a soapy haven of relaxation, but can also make the perfect upcycled retro garden sofa, chair or plant bed – ideal for the upcoming season. Of course, repurposing your bathtub will require a little bit of creativity and some DIY skills to match, but it really isn’t that difficult.
5 Make the most of what you have. Whether you have some old wood laying around from old projects or storage containers, cement and even old bits of fabric – the upcycling possibilities are endless! Create stools using old baskets or plastic boxes, or tables, chairs, inches shelving or daybeds with old bits of wood! There is potential in pretty much anything when you put your mind to it.