Looking for recyclable furniture? Recycling and DIY fever? You are not alone!

The furniture recycling fever has taken over the whole country and DIY is now more common than ever - and for good reason. It is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and good for mental health.

The downside? Some people simply don't know where to find furniture to recycle!

In this post, we will take a closer look at recycling fever, its symptoms, and why it is so contagious, before telling you where you can next find plenty of furniture to recycle.

Furniture DIY fever

Not sure if you have caught the furniture makeover fever? Here are some symptoms to watch out for:

•     You examine all the furniture in your home that you want to change - and even in other people's homes!
•     You walk around the house with a brush thinking about what to paint next.
•     You pick up free and almost free furniture even from long distances!
•     You jump lightly and carelessly onto waste collection sites and tease people in the landfill queue.
•     You 'accidentally' trip over an extra chair or side table that will become your next project - it was fate!
•     You notice that most of your clothes have (a little) paint on them - or even on your hands!
•     When you have been exposed to makeover fever for a long time, you might even decide to develop your passion into a side business!

What is behind the infection?

Some viruses spread through the air. Others spread through contact. The furniture recycling virus, however, spreads wherever and whenever - always unexpectedly, because it has so many advantages:

✅Environmental friendliness 

By recycling or refurbishing furniture, you save this planet one piece of furniture at a time. In addition to preventing items from ending up in landfills, you reduce the amount of resources and energy used to manufacture new furniture.

✅Emotionally evocative

Recycling furniture can also help you preserve memorable, beloved items.

✅Quick change to suit your home

Instead of an item or piece of furniture being unwanted or unused, you can update it to fit your life again. It is amazing how great an old item can look simply by adding a couple of coats of paint.

✅Creativity - Above all, painting furniture is fun!

You can unleash your creativity and paint over anything that doesn't work. When you finish one thing, you get an incomparable feeling of success and satisfaction and another project is already whispering your name...

✅Save and buy less new

Finding furniture also has many financial advantages and benefits. You don't need a new chair, table, or even a completely new kitchen when you can refurbish and beautify them all with quality furniture paint. And when you need something new, you can buy affordable used furniture because you know how to update them beautifully again and thus save money for other purchases.

✅New and trendy in your own style - by doing it yourself

Thanks to the furniture recycling fever, you can easily stay trendy and follow the latest interior and color trends at a fraction of the cost.

Whether it's your coffee table and side tables or your home's front door, you can update them whenever you want to stay on the cutting edge of the latest color trends or just change the atmosphere to get something new and exciting.

✅Mental well-being

Many furniture recyclers find that it really works wonders for their mental health as well. Repairing, modifying, and painting furniture offers a wonderful immersive escape from the rush of modern life.

It is a mindful activity that takes you to a calm, happy place - something we can all benefit from in today's fast-paced, technology-filled world.

✅Community

Once you have caught the furniture recycling fever, you are not alone. In fact, far from it. There are numerous forums and Facebook groups where you can discuss the topic whenever you want and exchange DIY and painting tips with like-minded makers.

One definitely worth checking out is the active Frenchic fan forum,which is well managed to keep everything friendly and fun.

Join our group and participate in discussions and courses - learn new things and enjoy doing it Frenchic style!

Where can you find recyclable furniture to paint?

Here are some ideas to get started...

Online marketplace platforms

• Special resale platforms, such as Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Tori are good places to start. You can search for specific furniture, filter by location and budget, and sort results by price, location, or date.
• Local buy and sell groups
• In addition to Marketplace, Facebook also has several local buy and sell groups, such as Dump site groups and neighborhood flea markets, where you can find lots of used items. Although searching is not quite as easy, you can simply join the groups and check the latest items whenever you log into Facebook.
• Used goods stores. From furniture stores to charity shops, it is worth visiting local used goods stores to look for affordable items. An added benefit is that you can see the items up close and take them with you immediately.
• Local newspapers.Let's not forget local newspapers! You can still find occasional gems in the classifieds of local newspapers. Also, don't forget newspapers from nearby towns if you are willing to drive a bit further to pick up items.

And where to find the best paints?

Once you have found more recyclable furniture, it's time to get started.

Ideally, you want a water-based paint that is pleasant to use and has low odor and VOC emissions. By choosing a paint that levels beautifully, dries quickly, and is suitable for multiple surfaces, you can complete your recycling project faster, cheaper, and easier. The new Frenchic paints meet all these requirements, and Frenchic's innovative features also eliminate the need for separate waxes, varnishes, and primers.

Recycling fever is not very dangerous, so we recommend that you enjoy the time and the process to the fullest now!

If you haven't tried Frenchic paints yet, now is the time - Click here directly to the shades and start planning!