NEW LIFE FOR OTHERS TRASH

Check out these easy ways to re-purpose old home furnishings before you decide to toss them out. From a ladder display shelf to cabinet mantel decor, you will find a way to re-purpose many forgotten household items.

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Laura Elorza

a blender sitting on top of a counter next to other kitchen appliances and utensils

Restaurant Supply Store

KitchenAid® KHB2561 5-Speed Hand Blender

KitchenAid KHB2561 5-Speed Hand Blender

Museum of Wonder

Museum of Wonder - Butch Anthony's Art + Architecture

Even the smallest, most outdated items can be repurposed with a little love. Marian Parsons updated a tired wood frame with decoupage using aluminum foil, antiquing glaze and polyurethane spray.

an old dresser with music sheets and other items on it in front of a framed photograph

Refinishing Furniture

Furniture Projects

Damaged furniture doesn't have to be thrown away. Marian Parsons suggests hiding imperfections on furniture with decoupage.

a couple of scissors sitting on top of a book next to some books with writing on them

Take an ordinary tea tin and transform it into a stylish storage container using chalkboard paint.

a green shelf mounted to the side of a wall next to a lamp and pictures

Old Ladder Ideas

Repurposed Ladders

Antiquing Furniture Diy

Super cute idea, place a small, brightly colored stepladder on the wall to function as a display shelf and eye-pleaser.

an entry way with a clock, chair and other items on the wall next to it

Old Bed Springs

Vintage Hangers

Diy Window Treatments

12 New Uses for Old Furniture

When you think an item has no functionality, think again. Hang a mattress spring on the wall for a one-of-a-kind, oversized message board. "It's just the old time wire part" Pretty cute idea, I bet it would look good in a old shot gun house.

a bedroom with gray and orange colors in the bedding, pillows, and decor

I Heart HGTV Blog

Brian Patrick Flynn Repurposed Architectural Item Wall Art If you find beauty in rustic architectural items, why not use them as one-of-a-kind wall hangings?

a dining room table with chairs and a vase on top of it in front of a window

Eclectic Dining Chairs

Paint Eclectic Chairs for a Cohesive Look

Great now you know what to do with all those single chairs you keep finding. ;) Hunt flea markets, garage sales and estate sales for single or pairs of dining room chairs in different shapes and sizes. Try to keep all chair back heights within a range of six to eight inches of one another.

a living room with a couch, coffee table and potted plant on top of it

Shutter Table

Shutters Repurposed Decor

Table Console Extensible

Diy Shutters

Old Shutters

55 New Ways to Upcycle Your Old Stuff

Repurpose a shutter into a cottage-style console table that will add interest and soften the hard lines of the back side of any couch. Living in New Orleans, you can find old shutters laying by the trash almost daily. And this great table can be used for almost anything.