Sure, buying new furniture pieces and decors for your home is exciting. But, isn’t it more fun and rewarding to use your creativity for breathing new life into old pieces? Plus, your bank account will thank you for it.
When you find yourself looking for ways to spruce up your space, don’t go online and add every beautiful thing you see to your cart and check out. Take a good hard look around the house first and see if there’s anything you can make out of your existing things—flip your junk and repurpose them to give your space a whole new look!
Do you need some inspiration? Check out the handy tips below to bring one-of-a-kind items into your home.
Upcycle drawers into useful shelves
If you have an old dresser or side table that just doesn’t fit in your style or your space anymore, but it’s not that easy to let go of, consider taking out the drawer and transforming it into a clever and stylish shelving unit. You can repaint and mount it on the wall for your knick-knacks and collection. It’s a great way to save space and your old pieces of furniture, too.
Repurpose wooden crates as creative storages
From turning them into shelves to using them as a plant box, you can do many amazing things with wooden crates. When used as decor, it gives the space more character without much effort. These old, useful, and easy-to-find things have many uses that you could never go wrong with.
Use an old ladder as a shelving unit
For more shelving storage solutions, why not repurpose that old ladder floating around the house into one? You can lean it against the wall and use it to hang your towels or other linens, or mount it horizontally to turn it into a rustic bookshelf. Repaint it to match the theme of your room or fit your decor style. This smart trick can bring new life into a dull corner.
Repurpose an old suitcase into a coffee table
Do you have an old vintage suitcase lying around your home for quite some time now? Perhaps there’s one in your grandparents’ house. Don’t throw away this antique treasure and, instead, repurpose it into a coffee table. You can fix some pin legs to its underside, and, voila! You have a nice-looking coffee table that can be a good conversation starter for when you have guests around.
Use your old spice rack as a nail polish container
If you got a new spice rack, don’t throw away the old one. It can be a good storage solution or a new home to your nail polish collection. Show them off or keep them tidy even when on display. The size is perfect for the little bottles, and you (and your guests) can see all the lovely colors you have.
Switch up your hooks by using round drawer pulls
Wall hooks are exposed, and to be honest, not all of them look nice. If you’re looking for a cute alternative that can instantly give your space personality, consider switching things up with round drawer pulls. Mount them on the wall for that custom and unique appearance.
Upholster your old furniture pieces
Before you head out the door to shop for a new sofa or chair, think about bringing your old ones first to an upholstery shop to give them a quick and affordable makeover. You can change the foam and cover material for an instant transformation so that it will appear like a piece of brand new furniture. Plus, it can give the much-needed update you feel like your space needs without breaking the bank.
Reuse tin cans as planters
Don’t throw away used tin cans. Give them a meaningful job and keep them away from landfills by repurposing them as tin can planters. You can use paint and washi tape to give it a quick transformation and make it suit your style. Think of it as a fun project to get your creative and green gloves on. You can do this project together with your family or friends!
Repaint vases to your taste
If you have some vases no longer in use, bring them back out on display by repainting them. For clear vases, you can use a detail brush to paint dotted lines all over it to give it a beautiful effect that looks extra pretty when filled with flowers.
Summing it up
These upcycling ideas will not only turn your old and dull things from dreary to banger but also help take care of Mother Nature. One less furniture going to the landfill is a big help to the environment. Besides, don’t you like how upcycled pieces bring a bit of history and uniqueness into your space? You’ll have beautiful stories to share with guests about your refashioned items.
Author Bio:
Oscar Florea is a content contributor for Avida’s lifestyle blog Pursuit of Passion. He is an engineer by profession but a multipotentialite by destiny. Just like a normal dude in a basketball-crazy country, one of his passions is shooting hoops. You can follow him on linkedin.
