{"id":7952,"date":"2021-06-14T22:08:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T22:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=7952"},"modified":"2021-06-14T22:08:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T22:08:21","slug":"20-stunning-diy-home-decor-ideas-by-recycling-everyday-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/20-stunning-diy-home-decor-ideas-by-recycling-everyday-items\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Stunning DIY Home Decor Ideas By Recycling Everyday Items"},"content":{"rendered":"

Turning trash into treasure! You can save money \u2013 and derive a great sense of satisfaction \u2013 by creating your own recycled DIY decor ideas. Not sure how to get started? Here are a few stunning recycled DIY ideas to makeover your home.\n

Some tips before starting your recycled DIY decor project\n

Find objects that aren\u2019t really functional anymore, but are still beautiful\n

When you have something that you find lovely, but can no longer use, put your mind to work. Is there any way of transforming that object into something useful again? A good example is in our main image (credit: dsgndcr.com). Those bottles were easily given a new life with a bit of string and chalkboard paint. They made for beautiful vases because they were pretty objects, to begin with!\n

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Equip yourself well\n

While some of these recycled DIY decor ideas are super easy and require nothing more than a lick of paint, others may need actual tools, like a drill, brackets and screwdriver. Make sure you have everything you need before you embark on one of these projects.\n

Watch tutorials\n

Not sure how to do something? YouTube is full of tutorials. Check them out!\n

Use your imagination\n

A bike becomes a basin. A bathtub is transformed into a sofa. The furniture and decor recycling options are endless! Upcycling is all about embracing the journey and having a unique vision when creating recycled DIY decor ideas.\n

Stuck on ideas? Top stunning 20 recycled DIY decor ideas to inspire you!\n

1. Doily Table Runner\n
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Photo: SadieSeasongoods.com\n

Doilies are pretty much dead, as far as decor goes. Popular in the Victorian era, these crocheted or knitted items made from cotton or linen were used for serving food and protecting furniture. While they are pretty to look at (they remind me of snowflakes!), they don\u2019t seem to have much of a function in our modern world. Unless, that is, you upcycle them into a doily table runner!\n

It\u2019s easy to do: just find as many pretty, antique doilies as you can. They should be of all different shapes and sizes. Lay them out in a pattern you like, and pin them together before sewing them loosely together in the design of your choice. The length should be a few centimetres longer than the table you\u2019d like to lay them down on.\n

If you find organic or linen doilies, you can also dye them any colour you like with typical clothing dye. If you find more modern doilies made from polyester, they\u2019re not going to take the dye well.\n

2. Matching Bathroom Set\n

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Let\u2019s face it: when you buy a separate soap dish, toothpaste holder, cup and other bathroom items, it\u2019s not always pretty. They look haphazard and even a little bit cheap. But the good news is: it\u2019s easy to update old and mismatched containers into a chic set, simply with a bit of spray paint! I think matte black is the most elegant option, but you can choose any shade you like.\n

In the example pic below from thepaintedhive.net, they\u2019ve unified all bathroom items with black, and added some metallic copper paint on the soap pump apparatus. They then painted the base plate for the set with a textured spray.\n

3. Thrifted Tray\n

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Give new life to a thrift tray with a bit of creativity! All you need for this small project is some wallpaper, glue, beads, and of course, a tray or two! Simply cut out the wallpaper to fit the tray, brush the glue on to the base, and stick it down. Hide the edges of the wallpaper by glueing beads over the rough edge. This is one of the easiest recycled DIY decor ideas \u2013 even kids can do it!\n

4. Utility Holders\n
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Photo: decocoola.online\n

A cheese grater gets a new life as a kitchen utility holder. This is really easy to do. Just use two nails to hook the grater onto, and cut a piece of wood to wedge into the grater at the bottom. If your cheese grater is a bit rusty, or you\u2019re not a fan of its colour, add a lick of spray paint in the shade of your choice. Done!\n

5. Bicycle Sink Stand\n
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Photo: benjamin-bullins.artistwebsites.com\n

Are you a big fan of biking? Put an old fashioned one to good use! Bikes can be used in ways you never imagined; just look at this sink stand! This requires some good DIY skills. You will need some tools for this, like a drill, brackets and possibly a screwdriver, as well as some planks to serve as the stand. Oh, and possibly some plumbing tools. But the results are worth it!\n

6. Pretty Hair Pins\n
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Image: zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com\n

This is one of the easiest recycled DIY decor ideas \u2013 but the decor here is more for your hair than your home! I couldn\u2019t resist including this one, though, because it\u2019s so useful. It\u2019s easy for kids to do, too. Just turn broken jewellery into chic hairpins by adding beads, jewels, bows or bobbles to hairpins with a glue gun. That\u2019s it! It takes only as long as the glue does to dry, and you\u2019ve instantly got some hair accessories that look like they cost a lot more than they actually did.\n

7. Slogan Tee Pillows\n

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Maybe that slogan tee was really funny or cute a few years ago. But since then, you\u2019ve moved on to a more \u2018adult\u2019 wardrobe. You\u2019ve slept in the tee before, using it as PJs, but now you\u2019re not really sure what to do with it\u2026The solution? Make adorable pillows out of it!\n

All you need to do to make this simple craft are some old slogan tees, a sewing machine, a measuring tape, and a small pillow. Or even better: fill them up with shredded rags from your other old clothes that are simply unusable in any way.\n

8. Toy Truck Planters\n
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Photo: homebnc.com\n

Boys may outgrow their toys, but it\u2019s easy to turn their old toy trucks into planters! The bigger the old truck the better. All you need for this is some sandy soil and a bit of water to get you started. These look great either indoors or outdoors, and if you ask me, the best plants to add are succulents or small cacti!\n

9. Recycled Bottle Lamps\n
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Photo: www.weylandts.co.za\n

If you love drinking wine from lovely bottles, why not put them to good use once the last drop is drunk and transform them into this easy lamp? Put an existing pendant lamp in the middle, and tie the bottles with black wire around the neck. Measure the wires so that some bottles hang lower than others, and then attach them to the ceiling by tying them around a hook. The more bottles, the better, and these will soften the light from your existing pendant lamp nicely.\n

10. Recycled Tub Sofa\n
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Photo: Etsy\n

This craft is easier to do than it looks! All you need is a charming old bathtub, a power saw, sander and paint, to transform an old tub into a new Breakfast at Tiffany\u2019s style sofa! The biggest trick is finding a cushion that fits, but if you\u2019re handy with a sewing machine, you can easily make your own with some foam and fabric.\n

11. Rustic Strainer Lamp\n
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Photo: Buzzfeed\n

Unfortunately, most of us use plastic strainers to get the water out of our pasta. But old metallic spaghetti strainers have a lot of charm, and make a rustic pendant lamp! All you need to do is drill a hole on top, place the pendant wire inside, screw in the bulb, and voila!\n

12. Upcycled Filing Cabinet Desk\n
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Photo: Boredpanda.com\n

In the digital age, the filing cabinet has gone the way of the dinosaur. But they make a very strong and practical base for a desktop! Cabinets with 2 or 3 drawers work best \u2013 if you want to adjust the height, just place blocks of wood between the tabletop and the cabinets.\n

13. Guitar Shelf\n
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Photo: diys.com\n

An old guitar gets new life thanks to a bit of creativity! You\u2019ll just need a fine-toothed saw, some glass shelves made to measure, and some wooden widgets to get make this shelf come to life. Note that the glass shelves will be a bit delicate, so using them to house small candles or decorative objects is more suitable than stacking them with big plants and books, for example.\n

14. Cheese Grater Jewellery Holder\n
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Photo: babble.com\n

Upcycle a cheese grater once again! But this time, to store your jewellery. Earrings fit in the holes perfectly, while bracelets and necklaces can be kept knot-free by securing them neatly to the handle. Just spray paint the grater in a shade to match your bedroom, and you\u2019re done!\n

15. Dinosaur Toothbrush Holders\n
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Photo: Boredpanda.com\n

Kids will love these dinosaur toothbrush holders! Just drill a hole in old toys to make a roaringly quirky holder that will add some fun to your bathroom. Tip: If you love this idea but don\u2019t have any kids, just spray paint the toys gold or silver for an adult take on this craft!\n

16. Globe Lamps\n
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Photo: Buzzfeed.com\n

Put old globes in half to create a rather educational pendant lamp! You\u2019ll need a fine-toothed saw to cut old school globes in half, then a drill to make a hole in the top (and in one case, the bottom) so you can add a pendant lamp bulb and wire. Easy peasy!\n

17. Shot Glass Succulent Display\n

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We have the creative folks at Reclaim Design to thank for these recycled DIY decor ideas! Simply find a long piece of wood and sand and varnish it to your taste. Drill holes that will fit shot glasses (or test tubes, in the case below). Add the glass containers, and fill them with either cut flowers or planted succulents for a touch of greenery in your home.\n

18. Basket Drawers\n
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Photo: Boredpanda.com\n

Upcycle simple wicker baskets into \u2018drawers\u2019 in an empty cabinet or open table. This is a great idea for hallways, where you can store all your gloves, hats and umbrellas, or for your bathroom, where your cosmetics and toiletries will fit in perfectly.\n

19. Recycled Spool Book Rack\n
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Photo: homemadecrap.com\n

This is one of the recycled DIY decor ideas that require a bit of work, but it\u2019s worth it! An old electrical wire spool is put to good use by sanding and painting it. Measure 4 or 5-inch sections, then drill holes for wood poles to act as book holders. It\u2019s a great idea that serves a two-fold purpose: one, as a table, and two, as a book rack!\n

20. Upcycled Denim Tool Holder\n

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Love to paint, do DIY crafts or sew? This tool holder, made from upcycled jeans, is a fab idea! Unlike the usual toolbox, this holder allows you to easily see and use your tools. Just use whatever destroyed denim you have on hand. Sew two legs together to make a wider base, or rip up one leg and hem each side for a narrower one. Need more pockets? Just create them from the material you have leftover, and sew them on to your base.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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