Lena Kovac

Level 6 Designer

@lenamakesroom · Copenhagen

4.8 · 1,020 followers

Small-space specialist. I convert bulky second-hand furniture into things that fit in a 34m² flat.

Small spaces
Conversions
Storage

Ideas submitted

Ideas accepted

Commission earned

$2,260

Acceptance rate

73%

Level 5 Renovator

680 / 1000 XP to level 6

4,680 XP

Achievement badges

First Sale

Sold your first item on Uhmuse

5 Renovations

Completed five renovation projects

Top Rated

Held a 4.8+ rating for 30 days

Waste Warrior

Diverted 100kg from landfill

Community Voice

Published 10 DIY tutorials

Streak Master

Listed something 8 weeks in a row

Submitted renovation ideas

For: Scandinavian Oak Dining Table

Hard

Convert into a standing work desk

by Lena Kovac · 4 weeks ago

Cut 30cm off the width and swap legs for a height-adjustable frame.

Cost: $90
Resale: $460
Profit: $370

Materials

Adjustable steel legs
drill
brackets
cable tray

41 upvotes

For: Ergonomic Task Chair

Medium

Replace mesh and re-gas the cylinder

by Lena Kovac · 6 weeks ago

Sagging mesh is the only reason this chair is under 400.

Cost: $60
Resale: $480
Profit: $420

Materials

Replacement mesh seat
gas cylinder
hex keys
cleaner

74 upvotes

For: Acoustic Guitar + Case

Easy

Restring, clean the fretboard, new bone nut

by Lena Kovac · 5 weeks ago

Playability sells guitars. Thirty euros of setup, ninety more on the price.

Cost: $30
Resale: $280
Profit: $250

Materials

Phosphor bronze strings
lemon oil
bone nut
fret cloth

88 upvotes