Transforming Your Space: The Journey of FunCycled

About this episode

Sarah Trop discusses her journey as an interior designer and founder of FunCycled, focusing on sustainability and creativity in design.

Sarah Trop is an award-winning interior designer, lifestyle blogger, and founder of FunCycled, a design-forward company rooted in sustainability, creativity, and faith. With a love for repurposing and a passion for transforming old homes into peaceful sanctuaries, Sarah has spent over 13 years creating dignified, high-impact spaces across the country—including an 1802 farmhouse and a 1895 flipped historic trolley house. Her work and voice have been celebrated across media and design circles, from winning HGTV’s Flea Market Flip to appearances on the Rachael Ray Show, winning BYUtv’s Survivalist, and features in House Beautiful, Country Living, Life at Home Magazine, and the Better After Blog. Most recently, her biophilic design expertise was spotlighted in a full-length feature by the Times Union. Sarah’s signature design approach fuses her fine art background, hands-on construction experience, and heart-centered mission to help people find peace in their surroundings. She is especially known for her work in small-space solutions, midcentury modern revivals, and trauma-informed design for nonprofits supporting survivors of trafficking and individuals experiencing homelessness. As…

People in this episode

Host: Lindsey Paulson

Guest: Sarah Trop

Topics covered

• interior design
• sustainability
• creativity
• faith
• small-space solutions
• trauma-informed design
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• interior design
• sustainability
• FunCycled
• small-space solutions
• trauma-informed design
• entrepreneurship
• biophilic design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FunCycled, HGTV, Rachael Ray Show, BYUtv, House Beautiful, Country Living, Life at Home Magazine, Better After Blog, Times Union

Places: 1802 farmhouse, 1895 flipped historic trolley house, RPI College

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