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s we head into the new season, you might have your sights set on a few home improvements perhaps you’re doing some Marie Kondo-style culling, upgrading furniture or revamping your workspace for a better WFH experience. Keen to curb waste in the process? Reach out to one of these eco-conscious services to upcycle existing furniture, buy pre-loved homeware, or sell or donate your discarded goods:
2ND CHANCE This aptly named organisation purchases and collects high-quality used furniture from individuals, hotels, developers and shops, then restores and resells them at a discount. They have more than 10,000 square feet of bargains in their Tuen Mun warehouse, which you can browse online. You could find some real gems, like pre-loved Shambala sideboards, five-panel Chinese screens, antique desks, pool tables, tables and couches or sell your own furniture to 2nd Chance to divert it from landfills. Better yet, 5 percent of all sales of antiques and collectables go to charity partners such as Children’s Heart Foundation, Playright, Po Leung Kuk, and more.
HAPPYSHOP
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HAPPYSHOP Another favourite for second-hand shopping is HAPPYSHOP. Established in 2012, the online furniture store collects used furniture all over Hong Kong then gives it a makeover before posting it online for resale. The homegrown brand aims to empower Hongkongers to live lower-waste, greener lifestyles by proving that preloved furniture can be better than brand-new - especially after HAPPYSHOP’s designers get to work on it. If you’re keen to donate, ask about the complimentary furniture collection services. happyshop.hk
2nd Chance
CHAMELEON DESIGN AND INTERIORS Run by Scotsman Mark Fraser, who’s lived in Hong Kong for over two decades, Chameleon Design offers an impressive range of home improvement options from apartment-reinstatement services to custom feature walls, anti-bacterial paint jobs, full-scale renovations, flooring, drapes and furniture upcycling. Whether you’re hoping to modernise an antique Chinese chest or refinish a contemporary wood table, Fraser can handle just about any furniture makeover job. cdihk.com
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