A look at an enterprise that re-designs pre-loved items

By now we’ve all heard of upcycling, the process of taking a piece of tired and unloved furniture and giving it a little cosmetic enhancement so it escapes certain death at landfill.

The result can be homely and fit for purpose, giving aspiring DIY enthusiasts the chance to experiment, though rarely does the result become a prized piece.

But enter a source that will, indeed, yield that prized and unique piece. Called The Rediscovery Centre, it’s a social enterprise based in Dublin which re-uses and redesigns pre-loved furniture for retail sale.