Flip Smarter: Upgrade with Leg Cups
Furniture flipping is more than a side hustle - it’s a form of creative expression, a sustainable choice, and a booming trend on social media. Whether you're refreshing a tired charity shop find or adding value to a vintage piece, one of the easiest ways to transform the look and feel of a furniture item is by changing the legs - and finishing the look with furniture leg cups.
What Are Furniture Leg Cups and Why Should You Use Them?
Furniture leg cups are floor protectors designed to sit under the legs of sofas, chairs, tables and cabinets. But they’re not just practical. On hardwood floors especially, they help prevent scratching and dents, while doubling as a design element that enhances the visual appeal of the leg and adds a stylish finish to the furniture.
For furniture flipping pros and enthusiasts, these cups are a must. They elevate your piece - literally and visually - and they signal to potential buyers that your refurbished item wasn’t just thrown together. It was thoughtfully upgraded.
Current Trends in Furniture Flipping
The latest furniture flipping trends for 2025 are all about elevated basics and conscious design choices:
Low-profile Scandi-style legs paired with brass, or matte black leg cups like our antique brass finish.
or matte black leg cups like our antique brass finish.
These solid antique brass furniture leg cups are expertly crafted and widely used by interior designers, shopfitters, and furniture makers to add a stylish, high-quality finish to table and furniture legs.
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Mid-century modern revival where tapered legs get a sleek update with geometric cups.
- Bold colour blocking on painted legs, with neutral or metallic cups to anchor the look.
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Mixing old with new - think reclaimed wood furniture on newly added metal legs and smart leg cups to contrast and balance the textures.
Jackson Brushed Nickel Leg Cup
Savoy Hammered Antique Gold Cup
Common Mistakes to Avoid
One of the most common DIY errors in furniture flipping is upgrading the legs but skipping the leg cups entirely. This not only leaves the piece vulnerable to damage on wood or tiled floors but also creates an unfinished look.
Another easily overlooked mistake? Choosing the wrong size leg cup.
Too small and it won’t fit properly - potentially causing scratching or imbalance. Too large and the leg looks drowned or loose, undermining the entire design.
At Heritage Components, we help you get it right the first time. Every product page includes precise measurements and technical drawings, so you can compare dimensions before purchasing. Need help deciding? Our team is always available for questions, just drop us a message, and we’ll make sure you get the perfect match for your flip.
Details matter. The right cup isn’t just practical, it elevates your entire design.
Why They Matter for Resellers
If you’re reselling your furniture flips, remember this: details sell. Finishing a piece with the right hardware, including leg cups, adds polish and perceived value. That can increase your selling price, build buyer trust, and boost repeat business.
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