Crafts: 19 Thrifty ideas to reuse and upcycle items in your home - Repurposing and upcycling are thrifty ways to improve the appearance and character of your home. Using materials that you already have, or plundering your local second-hand store, you are also helping the environment by reducing the production of single-use products, heavy transportation needs and potential discharge. Yep, that's right, by getting your DIY on and reuse objects around your home and garden, you can actually have a beneficial impact on your home, your bank balance and the environment.
Cast your eyes down and get inspired by the unique repurposing ideas below. Old doors, newspapers, packaging boxes and even empty tomato cans can turn your home into a creative haven redirected.
Cast your eyes down and get inspired by the unique repurposing ideas below. Old doors, newspapers, packaging boxes and even empty tomato cans can turn your home into a creative haven redirected.
Going Home to Roost
use pallets as headboard
This is an easy and instant idea head. The difference in the pallets are perfect for hanging things off well. Try a string of fairy lights or miniature lanterns for a special touch. Weave fabric color bands through the openings can also give their personality.
This is an easy and instant idea head. The difference in the pallets are perfect for hanging things off well. Try a string of fairy lights or miniature lanterns for a special touch. Weave fabric color bands through the openings can also give their personality.
Whites Dreamy
reusing a window frame as a decorative element
doors and windows can make your beautiful features curved glass house. This dressing table is perfectly offset by the window beyond. This really redefines its most simple and effective. The beautiful window when placed against the rough wall adds a sense of depth and visual interest to the space.
doors and windows can make your beautiful features curved glass house. This dressing table is perfectly offset by the window beyond. This really redefines its most simple and effective. The beautiful window when placed against the rough wall adds a sense of depth and visual interest to the space.
Etica Studio
turn newspaper wallpaper
Use old newspapers as a fun alternative to traditional wallpaper. The owners of the beautiful bathroom photo here used a lot of old newspapers 1950s they found under the lino in the renovation of their home. The creative pair also reassigned a buffet and turned it into an attractive vanity unit for their bathroom space.
See 11 ways with wallpaper
Use old newspapers as a fun alternative to traditional wallpaper. The owners of the beautiful bathroom photo here used a lot of old newspapers 1950s they found under the lino in the renovation of their home. The creative pair also reassigned a buffet and turned it into an attractive vanity unit for their bathroom space.
See 11 ways with wallpaper
Each Studio
Build a wall with boxes
Use wooden boxes for fruit and packing boxes for a feature wall with the added benefit of practical shelving construction. Paint the same color boxes, too, can make for an attractive and useful display wall.
Use wooden boxes for fruit and packing boxes for a feature wall with the added benefit of practical shelving construction. Paint the same color boxes, too, can make for an attractive and useful display wall.
Monica Ewing
make plugs into a bath mat
instead of throwing all these plugs at the end of a night out with friends - put them in a handy bath mat that this owner has done. Because cork is water resistant, it makes for a practical addition to the bathroom. neutral color cork also means it will blend in well with most colors.
instead of throwing all these plugs at the end of a night out with friends - put them in a handy bath mat that this owner has done. Because cork is water resistant, it makes for a practical addition to the bathroom. neutral color cork also means it will blend in well with most colors.
Shannon Quimby
wine bottles hanging upcycle in the art
So now that we know what to do with all the leftover wine corks - what about those bottles? Wine bottles are ideal for displaying flowers, or use them to maintain a supply of fresh water in the fridge. You can even turn your empty wine bottles in a long style chandelier, as shown here. I love the shutter door on the bottle ceiling all hang on the rope -. It is a simple and effective functionality of dining
So now that we know what to do with all the leftover wine corks - what about those bottles? Wine bottles are ideal for displaying flowers, or use them to maintain a supply of fresh water in the fridge. You can even turn your empty wine bottles in a long style chandelier, as shown here. I love the shutter door on the bottle ceiling all hang on the rope -. It is a simple and effective functionality of dining
Twinkle and Whistle
Use bags as a bedside table
believed stacked suitcases make a big side table that doubles as a storage chamber source. Old suitcases can store winter jumpers, blankets or souvenirs. Pop in some drawers coverings and add dried lavender sachets gently perfumed so the suitcases are second hand or have seen better days.
believed stacked suitcases make a big side table that doubles as a storage chamber source. Old suitcases can store winter jumpers, blankets or souvenirs. Pop in some drawers coverings and add dried lavender sachets gently perfumed so the suitcases are second hand or have seen better days.
A Beach Cottage
If you are not a fan of the color of a suitcase recovered, or if it does not match the color scheme of a room - deal with new paint. Old suitcases and travel trunks can have a completely different effect when painted. If you plan to use a battery as a bedside table, make sure that you select a case with a flat surface to the top.
Sustainable Stylist
Reusing household scales for storage and display
an old wooden ladder attached to the ceiling of the kitchen is a great place to hang pots and pans heavy. By hanging upside largest kitchen items on S-hooks means that everything is in distance to reach and you can enjoy the advantage of having more storage kitchen below. Hanging a few potted plants offer an attractive touch.
an old wooden ladder attached to the ceiling of the kitchen is a great place to hang pots and pans heavy. By hanging upside largest kitchen items on S-hooks means that everything is in distance to reach and you can enjoy the advantage of having more storage kitchen below. Hanging a few potted plants offer an attractive touch.
Positioning a scale horizontally in the laundry done for a drying rack inside ideal for clothing on hangers when wet weather is a problem.
Louise Miranda
When pressed a ladder against a wall is perfect for reading material display in the living room, or to keep the towels in the bathroom. I use an old ladder I find in local markets as a way to hold and display my collection ever increasing scarves and belts. Also pictured here is a simple wooden pallet that is used as a coffee table. By giving the pallet a coat of paint and fix some wheels to the lower corners, you have a portable coffee table elegant.
Louise Miranda
Fashion pallets in a vertical garden
wooden pallets are fairly easy to find and are incredibly versatile as regards the repurposing for other uses. Because of their shape and their open nature, pallets are an excellent place to display plants indoors and outdoors. Create a hanging garden inside by cutting pallets in half, adding a layer of waterproof paint to water / plant-friendly and filled with hanging plants.
wooden pallets are fairly easy to find and are incredibly versatile as regards the repurposing for other uses. Because of their shape and their open nature, pallets are an excellent place to display plants indoors and outdoors. Create a hanging garden inside by cutting pallets in half, adding a layer of waterproof paint to water / plant-friendly and filled with hanging plants.
Whites Dreamy
turn glass jars in a vase glass jars
Reuse as glasses or vases to display flowers. After using the contents of a jar, soak in warm soapy water to allow the label to come before rinse and set aside to dry and reuse. I want to give my pots a run through the dishwasher and so they come to the sparkling cleanliness research. jam jars make great drinks. Large jars, such as pickles and olive jars are perfect for displaying flowers.
Reuse as glasses or vases to display flowers. After using the contents of a jar, soak in warm soapy water to allow the label to come before rinse and set aside to dry and reuse. I want to give my pots a run through the dishwasher and so they come to the sparkling cleanliness research. jam jars make great drinks. Large jars, such as pickles and olive jars are perfect for displaying flowers.
red: modern lines. vintage treasures
Transforming a fishing net in a lighting device
Who would have thought the old fishing nets would such characteristics attractive bright? Craft your own by picking up a lighting kit to your hardware store wire and local use to support the net and create your desired shape. lighting elements can be difficult - so think safety first! Make sure you do not have the net too close to the bulb, and if in doubt always seek the advice of a professional lighting.
Who would have thought the old fishing nets would such characteristics attractive bright? Craft your own by picking up a lighting kit to your hardware store wire and local use to support the net and create your desired shape. lighting elements can be difficult - so think safety first! Make sure you do not have the net too close to the bulb, and if in doubt always seek the advice of a professional lighting.
Singing Gardens
use old boxes as planters
Keep out of disposing of used cans in the recycling bin as they make excellent planters. The smaller ones are an excellent support for the sowing or for the striking plants. Large boxes (such as those who hold liters of olive oil) can be used as long-term growers as long as you drill some holes in the bottom for drainage. Leaving the labels on the boxes (especially if they are cute!) Can add a little more color and personality to your garden as well.
Keep out of disposing of used cans in the recycling bin as they make excellent planters. The smaller ones are an excellent support for the sowing or for the striking plants. Large boxes (such as those who hold liters of olive oil) can be used as long-term growers as long as you drill some holes in the bottom for drainage. Leaving the labels on the boxes (especially if they are cute!) Can add a little more color and personality to your garden as well.
S / Wiley Photography Interior
Make a chart from a picture frame
Turn old photo frames on blackboard with some easy DIY. Chalkboards are easy to make and look great when placed in an area outside the shelter or inside. When placed in the kitchen, they are a great place to write messages or grocery lists.
Learn how to make your own table
Turn old photo frames on blackboard with some easy DIY. Chalkboards are easy to make and look great when placed in an area outside the shelter or inside. When placed in the kitchen, they are a great place to write messages or grocery lists.
Learn how to make your own table
Corynne Pless
decorate with wood used
Add lengths of old wood a new lease on life by finding way to recycle in your home. Different colors and worn paint can add interest and texture to a wall of the humble kitchen, as shown here. Previously painted panels in a variety of tones and colors also work wonderfully when converted into furniture such as chairs and tables.
Add lengths of old wood a new lease on life by finding way to recycle in your home. Different colors and worn paint can add interest and texture to a wall of the humble kitchen, as shown here. Previously painted panels in a variety of tones and colors also work wonderfully when converted into furniture such as chairs and tables.
Singing Gardens
Use a chair papasan like a garden bed
If you are your little papasan chair, instead of throwing the reinvented as an outside planter. Line the bottom of the chair with chicken wire and covered with plastic. Drill a few drainage holes (for arrangements outside, of course), fill with soil and plant away! A mixture of fatty plants or herbs may seem incredible.
If you are your little papasan chair, instead of throwing the reinvented as an outside planter. Line the bottom of the chair with chicken wire and covered with plastic. Drill a few drainage holes (for arrangements outside, of course), fill with soil and plant away! A mixture of fatty plants or herbs may seem incredible.
Donna Thomas Vintage Chic Furniture
Making a door frame wall
Turn old doors in an eye-catching exterior wall. Stacking the doors horizontally provides a unique feature wall that is guaranteed to be a talking point when friends drop by.
Turn old doors in an eye-catching exterior wall. Stacking the doors horizontally provides a unique feature wall that is guaranteed to be a talking point when friends drop by.
Sweet William
organize mismatched drawers
Old drawers can be used for anything from a kitchen worktop original organizer floating shelves when attached to a wall. If you open a library, a mixture of different sizes and colors of the drawers can be used for storage instead of wicker baskets or boxes.
Old drawers can be used for anything from a kitchen worktop original organizer floating shelves when attached to a wall. If you open a library, a mixture of different sizes and colors of the drawers can be used for storage instead of wicker baskets or boxes.
Singing Gardens
turn a portable barbecue in a planter
Reinvent barbecue wreck or metal grid in an outdoor planter robust. natural rust looks beautiful next to the green plantations and flowers.
Reinvent barbecue wreck or metal grid in an outdoor planter robust. natural rust looks beautiful next to the green plantations and flowers.
Jeff Jones snap It Photography
Transforming a palisade fence in an artistic rack
an old paling fence can become your kitchen storage for pots and pans. paling fence can also look stunning when attached to an outer wall and paired with vines.
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an old paling fence can become your kitchen storage for pots and pans. paling fence can also look stunning when attached to an outer wall and paired with vines.
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How upcycled anything you have to create a practical solution or furniture for your home? Tell us in the comments below.