There's no better feeling than finding something (or keeping something) old and having a brilliant idea to turn it into something even better! Take care in spending adequate time and research on your project and you'll end up with a piece that will mean so much more than a bought item for a much higher price. Plus, it'll be custom!
You may have seen this awesome idea around...
Go to
Crafty Nest for full article, photos, and instructions.
This chandelier would look like a designer piece in a retro or modern home.
Instructions found at
Esprit CanabeThis tray is probably my favorite DIY project, created from a salvaged cupboard door.
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Crafty nest for instructions.
A drap wood night table looks like it came from Brocade Home with some sanding, blue paint, and a coat of shellac.
via New York Times
One can never have enough pretty bins to hold supplies or other loose objects!
This
pdf from
Urban Nest gives the full instructions on how to make these from cereal boxes!
Okay, so this isn't really repurposing furniture, but I love this idea. Find a branch you like and turn it into art by hanging a collection of shells (or whatever you like for that matter).
via Michelle Rago, Weddings
A hoosier separated to be turned into a media cabinet and a console.
Chicken coups as kitchen storage - just make sure they're clean! :)
via Apartment Therapy
The frames are all flea market - and the wine jugs as well
Collections always make interesting decor.
If you want to display a range of things but keep it looking neat make sure they all share a characteristic - like color. Notice the platter behind the bowl is hung backwards with twine to display the artist's name.
via Woman's Day
The eclectic look is perfect for decorating on a budget. Found textiles look almost glamorous when mixed and matched like above. The decorative piece of iron on the wall is also salvaged.
objets d'art abounds at flea markets
via Notebook
