Selling interior seems boring I am thinking the table tree is as profitable to start, I was amazed to wish told is rare cup sealing products

Sometimes, it feels like every business idea is already taken. You look around and it seems like everyone is either selling clothes, opening a POS shop, or jumping into interior design. I’ve always loved beautiful spaces, so naturally, I thought selling interior products might be a good place to start. But when I actually stepped in, something felt off. It was slow, repetitive, and to be honest, a little boring.

The interior business is not bad at all—in fact, it has real potential—but for me, it lacked excitement. I would browse through centerpieces, wallpaper, vases, and all those usual items. Still, nothing sparked that fire in me. That is, until one random day, I walked into a small local furniture store and saw something I had never noticed before: a glass table with an artificial tree inside it. It wasn't just a table—it was a statement. A creative blend of art and function. It instantly changed my whole view.

That one piece told me a story. It stood quietly beside a sofa, not screaming for attention, yet you couldn’t ignore it. It added soul to the space. I started wondering: What if this kind of product could be my unique entry point into the interior business? I was amazed that something so beautiful, so rare, wasn’t everywhere already.

So I started digging. I found that artificial glass tree tables are indeed hard to come by in Nigeria. The few available are either imported or custom-built locally. Prices for custom glass tables embedded with artificial floral or tree-like decor can go from ₦65,000 up to ₦150,000 depending on size and design. Meanwhile, basic glass tables with no decoration are still selling between ₦30,000 and ₦45,000, meaning there’s room to create something special and still earn profit.

What shocked me more was how many people responded to the pictures I posted. Interior decorators, boutique hotel owners, even café owners started showing interest. They wanted something “different” to impress their clients, and these table trees hit the mark. It became clear that standing out in the interior space isn’t about selling more curtains or vases. It’s about offering something unique that becomes part of the room’s identity.

As I continued exploring unusual business paths, another surprising idea came my way—cup sealing. Yes, sealing cups. It sounded ordinary at first, but the more I looked into it, the more I saw the quiet opportunity it holds. Think about how many drinks are sold every day—zobo, smoothies, milkshakes, kunu, yogurt, iced coffee. Vendors are everywhere. But not all of them look “professional.” Many still cover cups with nylon or use rubber bands, which doesn’t appeal to customers who care about hygiene or aesthetics.

Now imagine introducing a cup sealing machine into that space. Suddenly, a street vendor looks like a mini enterprise. A properly sealed cup gives the impression of quality, safety, and even branding. People love the clean look, and businesses love how it keeps their drinks fresh longer. These machines are not even out of reach. As of now in Nigeria, a manual cup sealing machine sells for around ₦45,000 to ₦60,000. The semi-automatic ones range from ₦80,000 to ₦120,000, while fully automatic machines used by big cafés or fast-food chains can go up to ₦200,000 or more.

What I found truly exciting is that this simple service can grow from a street stand to supplying sealed cups for events, schools, offices, and even supermarkets. You can start by sealing for small vendors or offering custom branding on cups. The visual appeal alone is enough to attract businesses looking to stand out.

There’s also something very “feel-good” about it. Watching a freshly made drink get sealed neatly gives a sense of satisfaction. It makes the drink feel special. And in Nigeria, where people love new experiences and clean presentation, cup sealing could become a real game-changer in local food and beverage sales.

Both of these ideas—glass table trees and cup sealing—have one thing in common: they surprise people. They don’t look like typical business choices. Yet that’s exactly what makes them powerful. In a market full of repetition, being different is an advantage. While others are chasing the same tired paths, your uniqueness becomes your currency.

Of course, these businesses are not without challenges. Table tree designs require access to materials, good carpenters, or creative designers. But with proper planning, even this can be simplified by working with artisans in places like Abuja, Lagos, or Benin who already craft center tables. You can provide your design or floral insert, and they do the rest.

For cup sealing, electricity and cup availability may affect operations—but again, these are manageable. Cups are widely available in bulk in markets like Trade Fair, Ojota, and Onitsha. You can even start by sealing for a few clients who bring their own drinks and expand from there.

So here I am, once bored with the ordinary, now inspired by two completely unexpected paths. One brings beauty into rooms and business spaces. The other adds trust and professionalism to everyday products. Both started from casual discovery. Both could become powerful income streams if handled well.

Looking around now, I no longer feel like I have to “force” business ideas to work. Sometimes, the right idea is hiding in a furniture shop or in a street vendor’s drink cart. You just have to see it differently.

If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s this: the Nigerian market respects creativity. We may have challenges—power, infrastructure, competition—but we also have something stronger: people who are always curious, always trying something new. Whether it’s a decorative glass table with a story, or a simple sealed cup with a logo, uniqueness sells.

So, if you're like me—tired of the usual, and looking for something fresh—look again. You might find that the next big thing is not loud, but silent, waiting in plain sight.