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Watch me reveal my most intricate design!

by Nicky Cash

My latest video gives you a bit of insight into the design process of my latest - and possibly most intricate - design as I take off the masking tape and talk through how I applied it, some the issues I had along the way and the finishing touches I'll do to protect it.

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Easy upcycling projects to spruce up your living room

by Nicky Cash

I recently contributed to an article for Hitachi Personal Finance giving hints and tips on easy on-trend upcycling projects to spruce up your li...

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Upcycled Hour on the Vinterior Blog!

by Nicky Cash

The Upcycled Hour makes an appearance in the latest article on Upcycling on the Vinterior blog! (Including a pic of us at this year's Grand Design...

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Follow the upcycle of one of our pieces!

by Nicky Cash

Follow us via our video diary as we upcycle a piece of vintage furniture from concept, prepping, painting, finishing and finally styling it for sale. We share all our tips & techniques during the makeover too.

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Football crazy with Arlington Interiors!

by Nicky Cash

We've just completed a unique commission with Arlington interiors - to make over an old Fussball table. Very timely with the ongoing World Cup fev...

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Done up North at Grand Designs Live

by Nicky Cash

Check out the pictures and video from our recent appearance on stage at Grand Designs Live with the Upcycled Hour Collective!

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Our Black Star vintage table is off to a new home after a giveaway on Instagram!

by Nicky Cash

Our Black Star design upcycled vintage side table is off to a new home after our first giveaway on Instagram!

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Watch a design unveiled in our latest masking tape reveal video

by Nicky Cash

Watch the strangely satisfying removal of the masking tape from our latest design in Pewter over Black on a vintage dressing table.

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Reloved magazine upcycle project - colour pop vinyl vintage table

by Nicky Cash

The commission piece in the latest issue of Reloved magazine involved upcycling a vintage 1940s table with a retro look using zingy, fresh colours ...

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Vintage bureau pops up in Real Homes kitchen makeover!

by Nicky Cash

A piece I did last year has finally popped up in print in Real Homes in the fantastic kitchen / dining room makeover feature of Carrie and Ben Rus...

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The British Heart Foundation loves upcycling!

by Nicky Cash

The British Heart Foundation recently pulled together some fab advice from some of my favourite upcyclers - and me! - with the help of Beautiful Ho...

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Lloyd Loom style Ottoman makeover with geometric copper heart design

by Nicky Cash

Reloved Magazine - Issue 51, February 2018 The geometric heart design is now available to buy! Check out Done up North on Zazzle.com

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