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50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Do you have old items at home? And you don't know what to do with it?

Don't throw them away! You can bring your old furniture back to life and turn it into decorative objects.

All you need is a little creativity. And maybe a little DIY know-how too.

But do not worry ! Old furniture can easily be recycled and turned into stunning new creations.

Here are 50 creative ways to recycle your old furniture and turn them into great decorative items. Watch:

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Contents
  • 1. Lamp Colander
  • 2. Cheese grater in tea towel holder
  • 3. Old objects in a sensory activity board
  • 4. BBQ skateboards
  • 5. Crutches on the shelf
  • 6. Photo frame windows
  • 7. Bench kitchen chairs
  • 8. A side table lamp
  • 9. A sugar dispenser jar
  • 10. A shelf cabinet door
  • 11. An ice box refrigerator
  • 12. A storage rake for wine glasses
  • 13. A chalkboard crib
  • 14. A storage rake for kitchen utensils
  • 15. A bed base as a wall organizer
  • 16. An old TV cabinet in a doghouse
  • 17. A wooden reel in the library
  • 18. A shelf chair
  • 19. Storage lockers for the garage
  • 20. Sandbox drawers
  • 21. A chest of drawers as a kitchen island
  • 22. A bench headboard
  • 23. A bookcase in a baby clothes closet
  • 24. Children's kitchen cupboards
  • 25. A wooden reel as a clock
  • 26. Chandelier jars
  • 27. Broken lamps into fancy solar lights
  • 28. A weekly planner
  • 29. Old doors in a small cabin
  • 30. An old piece of furniture in a sorting bin
  • 31. An old door at the head of the bed
  • 32. From office chairs to tables
  • 33. An old drawer as a footstool
  • 34. A TV cabinet as a changing table
  • 35. An old TV cabinet in a small library
  • 36. A towel ladder
  • 37. A shelf of drawers
  • 38. A clock door
  • 39. A chicken coop cabinet
  • 40. Terrace corner doors
  • 41. A dollhouse library
  • 42. A library in the cloakroom
  • 43. Old arbor doors
  • 44. Old swing doors
  • 45. An old towel rack toolbox
  • 46. A cot in the office
  • 47. A photo frame French window
  • 48. An old door in a coffee corner
  • 49. A bread box in a children's desk
  • 50. A changing table as a potting table

1. Colander in lamp

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Need a new light fixture? You can make one if you just have an old colander and some tools. These lights sell for a fortune in stores. Just follow the instructions and create your own instead for next to nothing. The tutorial here.

To discover: 5 Easy-to-Recycle Items to Be Super Proud of Your Home Decor.

2. Cheese grater in tea towel holder

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This idea is really successful! And it's perfect for a home with rustic decor. Simply hang a cheese grater upside down on your wall. Put a few more flowers in it and hang a tea towel on it. The tutorial here.

To discover: 25 Great Storage Ideas To Better Organize Your KITCHEN.

3. Old objects in a sensory activity board

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

That's a brilliant idea! Just turn old objects like a toilet paper roll, calculator or keyboard into a sensory board to entertain kids. The tutorial here.

To discover: 21 Ways to Use Wooden Pallets Your Kids Will Love!

4. BBQ skateboards

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Why have a basic barbecue, when you can have a great barbecue with a skateboard? All you need is a stand and attach the skateboard decks to it. A hole has been dug on the top to accommodate the grill. The tutorial here.

To discover: 18 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Skis.

5. Crutches on the shelf

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Here's another incredibly inventive idea. Just use two crutches upside down. Shelves are placed between the crutches to put the objects. The tutorial here.

To discover: 26 Recycled Objects In Great Home Decor.

6. Photo frame windows

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

What a lovely idea for a photo display! Simply hang old windows on the wall. Place the images in the middle of the window. It creates a wonderful decoration in the house. The tutorial here.

To discover: 11 Ingenious Ways to Recycle Old Windows.

7. Bench kitchen chairs

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Don't throw away your old kitchen chairs! Turn them into a bench. It's very simple to do. The tutorial here.

To discover: 17 Clever Ways to Use Storage Cubes.

8. A side table lamp

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Do you have an old lamp and an old dish? So you almost have a table! Get started in the realization of this beautiful project. The tutorial here.

9. A sugar dispenser jar

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

You're going to want to keep all your lids! They adapt perfectly to the jars. Use this DIY to store foods like flour or sugar. The tutorial here.

To discover: 12 Ingenious Ways to Recycle Your Glass Jars.

10. A shelf cabinet door

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This shelf was once a cabinet door. Just add a small plant for decoration and hooks at the bottom to hang your cups. The tutorial here.

To discover: 21 Awesome Hacks To SAVE Space In The Kitchen.

11. An ice box refrigerator

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Your freezer is broken? No problem ! Just turn it into a cooler! The tutorial here.

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12. A storage rake for wine glasses

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Here's another great rustic-chic decorating idea. Just hang a rake on the wall and hang the wine glasses from it. Check out the trick here.

13. A chalkboard crib

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Do you have a baby bed that is no longer needed? Transform it into a painting. The tutorial here.

14. A storage rake for kitchen utensils

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Here's another great idea for recycling a rake. Hang a rake head on the kitchen wall and hang all those accessories that won't fit in the drawer. Check out the trick here.

15. A bed base as a wall organizer

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Want to get rid of a mesh base? How about turning it into a super cool wall organizer? Just hang it on the wall. Use clothespins to hang your papers on. The tutorial here.

16. An old TV cabinet in a doghouse

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

That broken down vintage TV can still be put to good use. Remove all cables. Add a pillow and turn it into a small dog bed. This is so cute. The tutorial here.

To discover: How To Make An Inexpensive Dog Bed Your Dog Will Love.

17. A wooden reel in the library

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Admittedly, cable reels may look like construction waste... But they are much more than that! They can be transformed into a very nice coffee table where you can store books. The tutorial here.

To discover: 28 Shelves Every Book Lover Should Have In Their Home.

18. A shelf chair

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

You don't even realize that this wall shelf was once a chair. The back was shortened and part of the seat was used to make the shelf. She was then hung on the wall. The tutorial here.

To discover: 22 Recycled Objects You Would Like To See In Your Home.

19. Storage lockers for the garage

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

These old one-piece filing cabinets are perfect for storing gardening tools and utensils. Just flip it over, add casters and pegboards to the sides. The tutorial here.

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20. Sandbox drawers

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

You should think twice before getting rid of that old library. It can easily be transformed into a sandbox for your children or grandchildren. The tutorial here.

To discover: 22 Great Ideas To Give A Second Life To An Old Library.

21. A chest of drawers as a kitchen island

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

If you have an old chest of drawers, it can be transformed into a beautiful kitchen island. The tutorial here.

22. A bench headboard

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Don't throw away your old headboard! It can turn into an adorable little bench. The tutorial here.

To discover: 20 Awesome Ideas for Homemade Pallet Beds.

23. A bookcase in a baby clothes closet

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

It's very easy to turn an old bookcase into a baby clothes closet. Just remove a few shelves and use expandable rods to hang baby clothes on. The tutorial here.

To discover: 10 Clever Storage For All Your Clothes (Easy &Cheap).

24. Children's kitchen cupboards

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

You can turn old cupboards into a beautiful homemade kid's kitchen. It takes a few tools, but the result is so cute! The tutorial here.

To discover: How To Make A Mini Cardboard Kitchen For Your Toddler.

25. A wooden reel as a clock

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Do you have an old construction reel lying around? Cut off the top and make a hole in the middle. Apply a coat of paint and add numbers. Install a working clock mechanism in the middle.

To discover: 20 Amazing Ways To Recycle A Wooden Reel.

26. Chandelier jars

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

You can make a rustic style chandelier with a few jars. Just get the electrical system. The tutorial here.

To discover: 43 Clever Ways to Use Old Glass Jars.

27. Lamps broken into fancy solar lights

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Most solar lights aren't very pretty. But you can spruce them up easily with the wave of a magic wand (and a little DIY!). The tutorial here.

To discover: 11 Great Decoration Ideas For Your Garden (Cheap And Easy).

28. A weekly planner on a bench

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Your old broken dresser can get a second life. You can turn it into an adorable bench.

To discover: 16 Cheap (Even Free) Furniture Ideas With Wooden Pallets.

29. Old doors in a small cabin

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This little cabin is adorable, isn't it? It is made with 4 old doors.To discover: 30 Ingenious Ways to Recycle an Old Door.

30. An old piece of furniture in a sorting bin

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

A store-bought piece of furniture like this would cost you hundreds of dollars. This one was made with an old piece of furniture. Much more economical! The tutorial here.

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31. An old door at the head of the bed

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This headboard looks like it's super expensive, right? But in truth, it is not, because it was made with an old door. The tutorial here.

32. From office chairs to tables

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Want to get rid of your old office chairs? If the feet are metal, unscrew them. And fix them to wooden logs to have great tables.

33. An old drawer as a footstool

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Don't neglect your old drawers! They can be transformed into nice footstools. And in addition, they can be used as discreet storage. The tutorial here.

34. A TV cabinet as a changing table

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Before, it was an old TV stand. And now it's a super practical baby changing table! In the middle, we put the changing mat to change baby. And on the sides, we install baskets for storing baby products and diapers. Not to mention the extendable rods for hanging clothes. The tutorial here.

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35. An old TV cabinet in a small library

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

It's a very simple transformation! Just remove the TV and cables. Add some dividers to create storage space to have a small bookcase. The tutorial here.

36. A towel ladder

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Old wooden ladders can be reused very easily. Just sand it down and give it a lick of paint. It can be placed in the bathroom to serve as a towel rack. The tutorial here.

To discover: 19 Clever Ways to Recycle Old Ladders.

37. A shelf of drawers

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Do you have old drawers that are no longer useful? Hang them on the wall. They will make great shelves!

To discover: 12 Great Storage Ideas To Better Organize Your Bathroom.

38. A clock door

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This DIY clock made from a door is really adorable. The inner top of the door has been cut out. The clock parts were then added to complete the DIY project. The tutorial here.

To discover: Déco Récup:30 Ingenious Ideas To Recycle Old Windows.

39. A chicken coop cabinet

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This cabinet has been converted into a chicken coop. A hole was made in the side, and a ladder was added to allow the chickens to climb. It was also painted in a country theme.

To discover: 25 Brilliant DIY Chicken Coop Ideas With Scrap.

40. Terrace corner doors

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This patio area is just adorable! It was made from four doors topped with a roof. The doors are simply hinged together. The tutorial here.

To discover: 28 Great Ideas To Beautify Your Patio.

41. A dollhouse library

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This dollhouse was once a bookshelf. It is enough to add partitions and wallpaper to it. Glue windows and add your dollhouse furniture.

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42. A library in the cloakroom

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Use a shelving unit to create small cubbies for hanging jackets. Trim the ends and flip the bookcase on its side. Add legs, decorate and add hooks. The tutorial here.

To discover: 43 Super Simple And Inexpensive Ideas To Make Your Interior Beautiful.

43. Old arbor doors

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Do you have old doors? You can turn them into a beautiful country gazebo. Just add a few brackets to stabilize below and above. The tutorial here.

44. Old swing doors

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

There is nothing more pleasant than being on a swing on a beautiful day. The good news is that you can make one out of old doors. Tutorial here.

45. An old towel rack toolbox

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Turn your old wooden toolboxes into towel racks. Just hang it on the wall upside down. Finally, hang your briefcase on the handle of the toolbox. The tutorial here.

46. A cot in the office

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Have your children outgrown their bed? Transform it and use it as a desk. The tutorial here.

To discover: What To Do With Baby's Bed When He's Grown Up? The Tip for DIY Parents.

47. A photo frame French window

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Here is a great way to create a beautiful decorative object in the house. How? 'Or' What ? By placing photos inside the glass of a door. All that remains is to hang it on the wall. You can hang coat hooks or buttons on it to hang your jackets. The tutorial here.

48. An old door in a coffee corner

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

This coffee corner is simply adorable. It was made from an old door and a table. A shelf has been added for additional storage.

49. A bread box in a children's desk

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Here's a really great idea:turn a bread box into a children's desk. Just attach a few feet to the bottom. There you go, now it's a desk. The tutorial here.

50. A changing table as a potting table

50 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Old Furniture into Decorative Objects.

Before, it was a changing table. Now that's an adorable potting table. The tutorial here.


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