Upcycling furniture is an exciting pastime that gives furniture new life. Upcycling may involve various techniques such as decoupage or stenciling that give a piece new character.
IKEA furniture is famous for its Scandinavian simplicity and affordable price, yet can still be elevated with DIY hacks to match a more refined decor theme. One such DIY hack uses old tires twisted together using sisal rope to form an ottoman.
Repurposed Blinds
Old window blinds make an excellent material to create beautiful DIY furniture that’s both eco-friendly and beautiful. By recycling or repurposing them, you can help reduce waste being sent directly to landfills.
If your vinyl blinds have begun showing signs of wear and tear, repurpose them by creating a stunning starburst mirror. Start by cutting apart each slat, placing them on a flat backing for wall display purposes and decorating each with unique embellishments to make an impressive wall piece with mesmerizing starburst pattern! Add decorations on individual slats for an eye-catching frame and mesmerizing starburst pattern!
Wooden blinds are more sustainable than vinyl ones and can be repurposed into various projects – picture frames, jewelry organizers, coasters or even clothes racks can be constructed from them! Additionally, cut the slats down into various sizes and paint them for unique art projects. You could even contact a biomass facility or energy production center in your area to see if they accept used wooden blinds as fuel pellets!
Wooden Spools
Sewing enthusiasts know that empty wooden spools are often discarded into the garbage, yet you can transform these unwanted objects into charming DIY furniture pieces for your home.
Example of Spool Stool in Bedroom or Den
A collection of vintage suitcases makes an innovative nightstand. Complete the creative repurposing project with some paint and fabric decoration for a finished product.
Rustic headboards are another furniture hack made from recycled materials, creating the perfect showcase for family photos or memorabilia. In addition, this eco-friendly project can easily be tailored to suit individual tastes by customizing stenciled designs on wooden pallets and old drawers for example.
Old Doors
Creativity can help satisfy that DIY urge without breaking walls down or spending an exorbitant sum of money. Creative DIYers have taken to making an impression using old doors and other recycled materials which would otherwise end up in the trash or garage sale pile.
Repurposing an old door into a coffee table makes an elegant addition to any home, as its slats serve as shelving parts of its shelf structure.
Make old doors into stylish storage benches to add stylish seating in a mudroom, entryway or sunroom. Your family members will have somewhere comfortable to kick off their shoes and drop their coats for you.
An elegant and fun idea for adding personality and organization in the home is using an old door as a message center. Hang a chalkboard for notes or to-do lists; use baskets to collect mail; hang photos for family messages and more – you could even frame up some as art!
Old Tires
Old tires sitting idly in your garage or yard might look dismal, but these rubbery circles contain an immense potential. There are countless creative life hacks you can employ with these pieces to bring them back into use as both functional and attractive furniture pieces.
DIYer Amy Lonn used an old tire to craft an ottoman that can be used both indoors and outdoors. All it took to make this great furniture piece was rope, MDF board and an appropriately-sized tire!
Old tires can also serve as shelter for solitary bees in your garden by creating bee hotels – creating shelter for solitary bees is a simple project that makes an eye-catching addition to any garden! Simply cut up several tires, stack them together with insulation such as cardboard or straw walls, and hang in your garden. Your bees will appreciate you making this stunning bee hotel feature! This amazing project makes a wonderful eye-catcher.