The Shurgard Blog

Upcycling

Upcycling: Transform Your Furniture

Ann D. - 11 Nov 2019

Car boot sale, Shpock, Facebook Marketplace … Finding a good furniture bargain in your local neighbourhood is straightforward. Want it to become extra special? Well,… Read full story

Ideas & inspirations

Bring Wood Back to Life!

Ann D. - 12 Aug 2019

Wood accents are popular in interior design right now. And good wood furniture can last a lifetime. But neglected wood is not good. It can… Read full story

Earth Day 2019 – how you can protect the environment

Nicola W. - 22 Apr 2019

Earth Day is celebrated around the world on 22nd April. Now in its 49th year, this day was created to raise collective awareness of environmental… Read full story

Why do we feel proud when we’ve created something ourselves?

Ann D. - 12 Nov 2018

You’ve created your own pallet chair or designed a fabulous new coat rack. Once you’ve finished, you can’t wait to show your DIY project to… Read full story

10 Uses For Wooden Pallets

Nicola W. - 10 Sep 2018

The primary use for wooden pallets is transporting heavy items of course! But the life of a wooden pallet has so much more potential. With… Read full story

DIY outdoor lighting ideas for magical summer nights!

Nicola W. - 06 Aug 2018

Balmy summer nights can become even more magical if you create the right ambient lighting. You also don’t even need to spend a lot –… Read full story

7 ways to get crafty with leftover wallpaper

Ann D. - 06 May 2018

You have re-decorated your living room and you have some wallpaper leftover? No need to throw it in the bin, on the contrary! Geometric, floral… Read full story

The Lagom way of life: simple Swedish living

Nicola W. - 25 Dec 2017

We embraced the comfy Danish style of Hygge, but what about the new scano-kid Lagom? This Swedish philosophy is becoming the latest movement in lifestyle.… Read full story

Finding a purpose for forgotten furniture

Ann D. - 10 Jul 2017

Do you actively avoid your garage or loft because it’s packed to the rafters and daunting to deal with? Space is so valuable these days,… Read full story

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