Have you ever fallen in love with a piece of furniture at first sight? As an interior blogger, I know this feeling all too well. When a new favorite piece is about to move into the apartment, the question quickly arises: “What to do with the old furniture?” “To answer this question, I have put together today’s guide for you in collaboration with Used Furniture Buyers in Dubai! Have fun with my tips on clearing out your apartment, selling old furniture, and upcycling!
Too good to throw away – what should you do with used furniture?
Even in the largest apartment, there comes a point where you can only replace instead of add to the furnishings. If a room suddenly feels uncomfortably cluttered or you just can’t see a certain piece anymore, then it’s time to get rid of used furniture.
Which pieces of furniture need to go usually work out by themselves. Either, as already mentioned, there is simply no space or no space left for them, or new interior favorites take over their function. Or, they are simply unnecessary because they no longer correspond to the style of the apartment or you generally want to redesign a room. Below you will find a few ideas and tips that not only protect the environment but also your wallet!
Make some money!
Do you want to get rid of used furniture that is in good condition? Or maybe you have even discarded old designer pieces or beautiful family heirlooms? Then please remember: second-hand furniture sells well! Whether in vintage interior online shops, through an Insta sale, at a second-hand goods dealer in your city, or simply at the nearest flea market – there are countless opportunities to turn what you get from cleaning out your apartment into money.
Not only do you increase your budget for new interiors, but you also protect the environment at the same time! If part of the demand for furniture is met with second-hand pieces, IKEA & Co. will have to produce fewer new furnishings.
And there is another advantage: If you are a seller in vintage interior online shops and at flea markets, you not only sell your furniture, but you might also find one or two great new interior additions for your home. What an exciting, resource-saving cycle of buying and selling!
Old furniture for a good cause!
Well-preserved, used furniture that cannot be resold or that you just want to get rid of is still not a case for bulky waste. Because someone else will enjoy your discarded shelves, cupboards, tables, etc. Nonprofit organizations are a reliable place to go when it comes to finding a new home for your furniture. In our city, I particularly appreciate Max Used Furniture’s service!
If you don’t happen to live in Innsbruck and the surrounding area, there may be a similar initiative at home. If you want to put in a little more organizational effort, you can of course pass on your used furniture Dubai and small goods directly to someone over the Internet. There are often separate Facebook and WhatsApp groups for this purpose, where second-hand furniture etc. are given away in return for self-collection.
By the way: You should neither donate nor give away furniture that is clearly broken or very worn out! It is best to hand these pieces over to the nearest recycling center.
Old furniture, new tricks!
Maybe you have sorted out some furniture not necessarily for reasons of space but rather for reasons of style. Or they were simply replaced in their previous location by another interior piece and are now a bit homeless in the apartment. You don’t necessarily have to sell or give away this unloved furniture.
If you want to challenge your inner craft fan a little again, I can highly recommend the topic of upcycling! On Pinterest, for example, there are various sprucing up and redesigning tips for almost every common IKEA bestseller. This can give a bland Billy shelf a whole new look in an afternoon. So, even though it has served its purpose as a bookshelf, it may become a stylish shoe rack in the dressing room or a herb hanging basket on the balcony. There will be a more comprehensive interior and decoration article on the topic of upcycling here on the blog.
So, is it time for you to clear out again? What about your old furniture – are they more of a gift to give away, or sell or do you breathe new life into them with upcycling? I look forward to your stories!
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