Starting my own furniture upcycle business?

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We recently bought an old set of chest of draws for £25 and up cycled them. We sanded. painted and replaced the handles, they now look so lovely and I'm really pleased with it. The reason I decided to upcycle was down to the fact I couldn't find any rustic/antique stylish draws under £500! And thought I'll try it myself. Anyway I'm really pleased with how they've turned out and popped them on Facebook market place for £180 and someone's offered £150. I'm thinking this could be something I do maybe 2/3 times a month just to make some extra cash? Anyone done this before?

I think you're on to something, sounds like a great idea. I think there's a huge market for unique affordable pieces! You could also capitalise on the fact that the pieces are recycled and therefore by buying said pieces you're contributing to reducing waste x

If you keep it as a hobby yes. The person who I know tried to do it full time lasted less than a year. The hourly rate worked out incredibly low and making a profit was hard.

This is the before an after. thoughts?

@c0nfusedasalways @HandlebarLadyTash thank you. Wouldn't do it full time as I wouldn't have the patience!

There are a LOT of people doing this and trying to sell pieces on Facebook, not necessarily always at a very professional level. I'd imagine it's a side hustle for people, and no more.

Also if you're going to sell stuff online, it's drawers, not draws.

That looks really good.
Sorry to be that person, but it’s drawers, not draws. Worth spelling it right if you want to make a proper go of selling them.

It was right there @c0nfusedasalways above you.

You'd have to register as self employed and pay tax if you continued at the rate you have in mind.

Literally 😄🙄

In that case go for it, your arms will get beautifully toned.
If you can keep earnings below £1000 there is no tax www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-free-allowances-on-property-and-trading-income