Old buckets can have a variety of uses in the garden, so don’t be quick to dispose of them yet. 

Whether you have one or multiple buckets, there are simple garden projects you can undertake to repurpose buckets and elevate the look of your garden.

You can paint the buckets or maintain their natural metallic color for an amazing rustic look. 

This article will highlight 26 brilliant ideas on how to reuse old buckets in your garden. 

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1. Make a Fire Pit 

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When you have an outdoor sitting area such as a patio, there are limited options in terms of heating; one of the most effective ones is a fire pit. When creating a firepit, you first need to consider how to contain the fire; old metal buckets are the perfect material. 

In this design, the fire pit is made of an old metal bucket, which has been polished for an extra charm.

2. Grow Some Lilies 

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Lilies symbolize beauty and purity in literature, history and mythology. There are over 100 species of lilies, and you can easily explore the growing options in your garden; all you need is a bucket. 

Here, the bucket has been used to grow lilies and other water plants that add beauty to the garden. 

3. A Miniature Pond

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A pond is one unique addition to your outdoor space. In most cases, people will go for fancy pond designs; however, a simple bucket pond can also do the trick, especially if you’re working on a budget. 

In this design, a bucket hosts the pond with several decorating features such as stones, glass, and water plants. 

4. Add a Unique Fountain 

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A fountain will add visual interest to your pond; it can also act as the water delivery mechanism for the pond. 

In this design, the old metallic bucket is part of the fountain design, with the plants on the bucket making the pond more lively. The stones around the pond add a rustic charm to the whole space.

5. Pulley Bucket Planters

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Old buckets make the perfect planters. Their metallic rustic look matches the outdoor environment well, and they are easy to drill and make drainage holes. 

Here, two old buckets have been used as planters hosted on a pulley system. The pulley system adds more artistic flair to the designs. 

6. Accent Your Rock Garden 

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Rock gardens mostly have a functional purpose in a garden; they can either be used as retaining walls, gabions or even raised gardens. However, functionality and aesthetics can easily be combined if you’re creative enough. 

In this idea, a spilling flower garden has been used to accent this rock garden and improve its visual appeal. 

7. Tiered Flower Garden 

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Flowers can easily spruce up your outdoors, and when you choose the right variety, they can also act as natural air fresheners. 

Growing a garden may seem far-fetched when you have limited space, but worry not; old buckets can come to the rescue, like in this space, where multiple buckets have been used to grow flowers.

8. A Feeder for Your Poultry

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When you have some feathery friends in your garden, it’s crucial to have a feeder. You can go for many feeders, but none will match the aesthetics and the outdoor environment like this old metal bucket. 

Make the feeder adjustable to ensure it’s easily accessible. 

9. A Planter for Your Landscape 

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When looking to add some visual interest and a unique look to your landscape, old buckets can help do the trick. 

Unlike all the greenery that likely dominates your outdoor space, old buckets can be customized to the color of your liking. This will help you personalize your space and express your style.

10. Add a Rustic Water Feature

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A water feature can elevate any garden, especially if you add a rustic style. This design uses a metallic can and two old metal buckets to make this unconventional water fountain. 

The rustic look of the metal and stones makes this garden feel naturally authentic and fits well into the outdoor space. 

11. Multi Level Planter 

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When you have old buckets of different sizes, you can easily use them to create a multilevel planter by stacking them together, like in this design. 

The buckets increase the surface area and make for a good landscaping artistic piece. 

12. Create a Zen Garden 

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A Zen garden usually combines different materials, such as rocks, sand sculptures and sometimes even buckets. The various materials bring harmony, tranquility and balance to a space. 

In this design, several buckets act as flower planters, contributing to this small Zen garden’s beauty.

13. Repurpose Your Irrigation System

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Having a garden means that your plants will need watering or irrigation occasionally, so a watering hose can be handy. 

This old bucket has been used to hold the irrigation pipe, giving it a functional use in the garden. The simplistic design of the holder makes it easy to use the hose. 

14. Artsy Landscape Addition 

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It always pays to add some artistic flair to your outdoor space when landscaping. Not only does it add some visual interest to the space, but it can also spike conversations among curious guests. 

Here, the old buckets have been used as part of this small garden, which is the focal point of the landscape design. The neatly manicured lawns bring out the garden’s beauty.

15. Hanging Planter 

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Planters come in different shapes and sizes, and this hanging planter is the latest addition to interesting planter designs. 

The bucket’s rustic look blends well with the outdoor space. The main advantage of this hanging planter is that it offers good drainage, so your plants or flowers won’t become waterlogged. 

16. DIY Outdoor Cooler 

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During those hot summer days, a cold drink with a cool breeze outside is all you need to ward off the heat. Having a cooler can make this fantasy a reality. 

In this design, the bucket has been repurposed into an outdoor drink cooler that’s easily mobile. Since metal is a good conductor of heat, this cooler quickly disseminates heat, cooling your drinks in no time.

17. Charming Bucket Garden

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Forget about using old buckets to decorate a garden; why not grow a whole garden in a bucket?! 

This small charm garden utilizes only the bucket space to create a one-of-a-kind garden adorned with succulents and shrubs. The garden’s decorative features add rustic charm, such as the hand spade and old heater.

18. A Water Feature for Your Step Stones 

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One of the ways to add a unique look to your space is to have statement decor pieces, and this cascading fountain on the stair steps creates just the wow factor for this outdoor space. 

Such a design works well if you have a mechanism to recycle the water. The combination of buckets and watering cans creates the perfect aesthetics for the garden. 

19. Cascading Flowers 

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Forget about cascading water features; flowers can be as interesting and come in different colors so you can personalize your outdoors. 

Here, buckets have been used to make a one-of-a-kind raised garden with several flowers. The buckets gradually reduce in size at each level, making the design more sturdy.

20. Add Some Rustic Details 

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Old metal buckets fit well outdoors due to their rustic look, so adding extra rustic details will make them appear more authentic. 

Here, the bucket has been fitted with an old rustic handle that adds to the beauty of the planter. The bright flowers in the garden create all the visual interest needed to elevate the space.

21. Frame It

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Outdoor art and decor often require thinking outside the box and getting as creative as possible with your limited materials. Framing your planter is a good way to explore your creativity and add a unique art piece. 

Here, an old bucket is a planter framed with a wood and metal frame. The rustic color of the frame complements the bucket well, creating a well-rounded décor piece. 

22. Create a Bird Feeder

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If you want natural entertainment and beautiful sounds, why not add a bird feeder to your outdoors? 

Here, small metal buckets have been repurposed into feeders. The chains used to hang the feeders blend seamlessly with the outdoors. 

23. Create a Minibar 

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If you are a fan of minimalism, this bar design is definitely for you. Buckets are used in this simplistic yet efficient bar design. 

One bucket is the “bar,” while the other is the seat. Labeling ensures that the buckets aren’t confused for different uses. If you plan on having friends over, you can repurpose even more buckets to act as bar stools. 

24. Planters for Your Deck

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Planters are the perfect solution for adding some greenery to your deck. You can easily move the plants during bad weather, and they also create less of a mess. 

Here, buckets are used as planters to decorate the stairs leading up to the deck in this outdoor space. Extra visual interest is added by the unique figurines placed on the buckets. 

25. Be Creative with Outdoor Shelving

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Shelves are the perfect storage solution, whether indoors or outdoors. Why throw away old buckets when you can repurpose them on shelves?! 

That’s right, buckets can easily serve as a storage solution if you are creative and daring enough. Simply affix the buckets to a wall with the mouth facing outward, and you’ll have a storage solution for your garden or garage. 

26. Bring Serenity with a Water Garden 

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A water garden seems like a daring addition to your outdoors, but once the beautiful flowers bloom, you’ll quickly change your mind. 

The bucket has been used as a simple water garden for these lilies. What makes buckets an effective water garden is that they are easy to fill, and you don’t need to incur extra costs, unlike other types of water gardens.

Anyone who’s ever purchased a plant in a beautiful pot knows first-hand that gardening isn’t always a cheap hobby. However, you can focus on recycling and make all your garden ideas come to life with little to no cost.

The key to upcycling is to utilize what you already have fully. You don’t need to spend hours completely reinventing an item; even tiny changes can make a significant difference in its overall outlook.

From using old gardening tools to create beautiful flower gardens to crafting mystical fairy gardens from household items, let our recycled miniature junk garden ideas inspire your next upcycling garden project.

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1. Make Use of Baskets

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Even the tiniest of spaces can be transformed into a junk garden.

This miniature junk garden uses a woven basket to resemble a paved outdoor grilling area surrounded by landscaping pebbles, succulents, and foliage. You can always bring this out whenever you have a barbecue.

2. Upcycle Your Grill

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All you need is a grill to make this incredible idea come to reality and become a garden-goodness grill master.

A grill gives you some increased height compared to a traditional planter, allowing you to incorporate cascading plants into your fairy garden, like in this design.

3. Cut a Wine Barrel in Half

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With only a few easy-to-find items, you can turn a dull and ordinary wine barrel into a one-of-a-kind junk garden.

Here, white pot lids add color to this junk garden filled with pebbles, small flowers, and herbs. A cookie baking tray adds a succulent garden to the mix.

4. Use a Metal Pot

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Instead of hiding them in a dark place, why not upcycle some of those beautiful vintage cups and plates? 

The plates, cups, and flowers in this miniature junk garden add much-needed color, while some spoons and forks help create a complete, layered look.

5. Repurpose Your Sink 

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You can give those mismatched misfits of the utensil drawer a new place to call home using a miniature junk garden.

Salvage a few ceramics and utensils from your once-loved spoon, knife, and cup collection, and cleverly arrange them in an unused or old sink. The spilling flower garden using a jug adds more glam to this junk garden.

6. Turn Your Wheelbarrow into a Fairy Garden

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This wheelbarrow finds new life as a capricious fairy garden in this yard.

Incorporate some nutrient-rich potting soil and put your landscaping skills to work. This miniature junk garden features a farmhouse-inspired home, with greenery and stepping stones defining the landscape.

7. Bring Glam with Succulents

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This fanciful transformation of a metal basin into a succulent garden will add some grace and sparkle to your outdoor garden.

A large, white ceramic jug at the center draws the eye to this succulent garden and matches the basin’s color to create a cohesive look. Some wishbone flowers add color, making this junk garden stand out in its environment.

8. Bring the Desert to Your Yard

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When your metal buckets become rusty, don’t fret! You can quickly turn them into trash-to-treasure pieces that will be welcomed by your garden with open arms.

This tipped metal bucket creates a beautiful rock garden with mini cacti to replicate a genuine garden for arid areas.

9. Embrace the Oceanside

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Bring the serenity of the oceanside with some white rocks in your miniature junk garden. 

The succulents in this junk garden add a contrasting color to the design, while small wooden pieces act as driftwood. The engraved metal bowl adds to the garden’s pristine quality.

10. Incorporate a Scent

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Rusted pieces are excellent when trying to add unexpected beauty to a garden.

This miniature junk garden is filled with rustic pieces as well as a few vintage plates to bring some allure. Add some lavender to your setup for that sweet, refreshing scent.

11. Make it Tall

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This incredible recycled junk garden will add height and girth to your outdoors and is visually appealing as well.

The tall metal bin brings rustic flair, while the customized sign and heart-shaped décor add character to the junk garden. A stone border on the ground separates this herb garden from the rest of the garden.

12. Upcycle a Tire

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Tire treads are excellent for footwear, but the inside of a used tire also has a lot of life left after it has been used on the road.

This tire houses a mystical fairy garden, complete with miniature dinos and vibrant foliage. You can paint your tire or leave it as it is to make your fairy garden the focal point.

13. Paint Your Terracotta Pot

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Terracotta pots are very beneficial when it comes to upcycled garden ideas, especially when you want to create a fairy garden.

To add extra interest, paint your terracotta pot a vibrant color to make your junk garden stand out as a focal point. The wooden fence and stone pathway add more character and depth.

14. Amaze with a Chair Planter

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Before you toss that old chair to the curb for the next garbage collection, consider upcycling it into a new planter.

This miniature junk garden is well-defined by its rocky border and stepping stones for its pathway. Lush foliage adorns each side of the path, with the chair adding some texture and contrasting color to the design.

15. Introduce an Arbor

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Channel your inner creative side and create this exquisite fairy garden with a wooden arbor for its entrance.

This upcycled miniature junk garden will be easy on the wallet, and you can place this fantastic centerpiece in the middle of your living room table to bring a lively feel to the space.

16. Utilize Multiple Planters

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This wooden spool creates a wonderful foundation for all the other miniature junk gardens to take center stage.

An upcycled wooden door in the background adds rustic color and texture and supports hanging succulent gardens and other rustic décor pieces.

17. Focus on the Birds

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Upcycle your bird bath into a whimsical fairy garden and welcome your feathered friends with simple elegance.

The birdbath adds height and depth to the miniature junk garden, with a cute figurine seated on the bench adding extra flair to the lush landscape.

18. Bring Your Bathtub Outside

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If you have ample space in your yard, incorporate this fantastic idea of a bathtub fairy garden and watch it make your landscape even more special.

Colorful marbles create a tiny river with ducks swimming in it, with the greenery and fairy completing this work of garden art.

19. Inspire Your Kids

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Foster your kids’ interest and connection with gardening with this upcycled wooden fairy garden.

The miniature junk garden is high above the ground, adding depth to this space. Colorful houses, banners, greenery, and other fairy garden essentials bring pops of color, while the wooden structure helps bring some balance to its natural texture.

20. Add Industrial Charm with a Metal Chair

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This upcycled garden idea uses a thrifted patio chair to create a cool, industrial miniature junk garden that will grace any place it is placed.

The seat has been removed and replaced with a metal pot filled with small white stones. A colorful china collection draws the eye from afar, with a whimsical waterfall making this ingenious idea even more intriguing.

21. Keep it Rustic

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Here’s another incredible idea for your rustic metal buckets. The small painted shovel and plates bring color without overwhelming the miniature junk garden, while the metal coil and spanner add more rustic elegance.

A small bee made from a colorful bulb hovers over this junk garden, making it even more magical.

22. Go for Tiered Designs

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If you have a few old wooden crates or boxes lying around, you can repurpose them into this cute, tiered fairy garden. 

Add fun fairy garden elements and colorful blooms, and arrange your boxes with an asymmetrical pattern for a relaxed and defined look.

23. Support Your Climbers

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The miniature junk garden in this example is a good starter for a DIY garden project.

To make your design more unique, introduce a wire mesh for your climbing plants as well as other décor pieces.

24. Make it Portable

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Evoke the spirit of nostalgia with this rustic wagon fairy garden.

A beautiful homestead with a cottage, pathway, tiny garden, banner, and fence gives this miniature junk garden a fun look. You can easily move the garden to a different space whenever you feel like it.

25. Use a Briefcase

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The options are endless when it comes to fairy garden ideas; even your old briefcase can be upcycled into a fanciful fairy garden like the one in this example.

26. Vintage for the Win

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Take a stroll in time and transform vintage décor into wonderful miniature junk gardens.

This recycled miniature junk garden idea uses an old alarm clock to create a small garden. The bench and topiaries on each side create a movie-like scene, with the vining plants further enhancing this picturesque setup.

27. Galvanized Buckets for a Tiered Fairy Garden

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Breathe new life into those rustic, ready-to-trash, galvanized buckets by turning them into a visually attractive tiered fairy garden.

This miniature junk garden is filled with many magical creatures and a beautiful landscape that removes all dullness from the space.

28. Liven Up Your Mealtime

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A recycled miniature junk garden is perfect for small spaces, including your dining table.

This miniature junk garden features a small alfresco dining set surrounded by foliage. A privacy screen with vining plants adds depth to the space, while a banner above the seating area brings pops of color.

29. Impress with a Terracotta Tiered Fairy Garden

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Terracotta pots are well-known for their supremacy when making a tiered fairy garden, primarily due to their deep burnt orange hue.

Each terracotta pot in this example has a unique fairy garden design, with a red mushroom in each pot tying up the fabulous layered look.

30. Keep it Simple

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A miniature junk garden doesn’t always have to be all showy and complicated.

A simple design, like the one in this example, will go a long way in infusing your space with vibrant colors and the charm of upcycled décor.   

Speaking of sustainable and chic homes, what do you think is the easiest way to reduce waste and update their look? It is to upcycle what you already have. Furniture is great for DIY makeover projects.

To update the look of a piece of furniture, you can use paints, decoupage paper, textiles, wood, sealing film, and many more.

Let’s check out 17 of the most interesting upcycled furniture projects that can inspire you to showcase your creativity and personal style.

1. Midcentury Desk Makeover

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An old wooden desk is given a modern look with a new coat of paint.

It was an interesting idea to keep the original color and texture of the wood in some areas to keep the authentic beauty of the desk and match it with the vintage wooden chair.

2. Makeover With A Modern Color

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Another inspiring idea for an old furniture makeover is the transformation of an amazing chest of drawers.

Although it had plenty of damage, the solid frame and drawer fronts made from oak wood were reason enough to revive it.

After changing the damaged sections with new ones, the crafter painted the entire outer surface of the piece midnight green and the inside conch.

3. Hand-painted Fronts Of A Buffet

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This retro buffet was given an artistic and unique look by changing the base color of the wood and hand-painting the front doors.

The choice of two shades of blue instantly gives the furniture a coastal touch, which makes a wonderful visual connection with the buffet’s vintage design.

4. Vintage Radio Cabinet Makeover

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Unique furniture pieces like an apothecary cabinet or radio cabinet are priceless. This unique project involves converting a radio cabinet into a console table with a storage compartment for the entryway.

If the wood is in good condition, you can refresh it a little with a suitable stain so that the texture stands out. Another great idea is to paint part of it a lovely milky shade from the nautical color palette that will stand out against the wooden backdrop of the cabinet frame.

5. Updated Wardrobe

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You can also use film with a modern texture to update an old piece of furniture.

The price of a roll is quite affordable, and honestly, the films look great and are very realistic.

6. Upcycled End Table

@carolepwilcox

This piece of furniture has impressed me with its unusual octagonal shape and age. It was dark and too outdated.

To give it this coastal vibe, it was repainted white, and parts of it were sanded down to be whitewashed.

Its new function is as an entryway side table for decorations.

7. Updated Chest Of Drawers

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This amazing sideboard was once an ordinary piece. It was turned into a modern chest with vibrant paint colors and a pouring technique applied on the countertop and the front door of the storage sections.

With this pouring technique, the results are different every time. You can release your creativity and enjoy the amazing, unique transformation.

8. Updated Chest With Modern Paints

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There is no sign of the old chest after it was painted a modern navy blue.

The decorations on the doors that also act as handles are well-restored to showcase the authenticity of the wood and serve as a uniting element with the rest of the decor.

9. Bold Vanity

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Black is a bold color, and adding a piece of retro furniture painted in it will surely create a statement.

This small vanity was painted glossy black to stand out against the earthy tones of the room. To add an accent to this black vanity, you can choose metal knobs that suit its style.

10. Old Desk Renovation

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This is a rare and precious 19th-century desk with a unique design. Its original color was dark brown, but the DIYer decided to update it with a modern raw wood look achieved by hand painting.

The painting technique has not affected the desk’s original beauty; it has only blended it with the trends of the 21st century.

11. Makeover with Paintable Wallpaper

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Do you wonder how the front doors of this piece were given this amazing texture? It looks like burlap fabric or canvas, but that is paintable wallpaper.

The bottom of the piece was also changed, and a new custom-made oak base and trims were added to make the overall look high-end. The paint color is also decisive for the final look of the piece. The author chose a modern grey color.

12. Update Of An Old Furniture Set

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These two pieces were transformed into a lovely Scandi modern furniture set. The old-fashioned glossy stain of the wood was replaced with a charcoal grey paint coat. It provides a stunning backdrop for the added natural wood details in a modern pattern.

13. Sideboard DIY Makeover

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This sideboard is inspired by the pastel green color of the frame and the natural wood texture left on the front of the drawers and the countertop.

The beautiful light sage green color gives the piece an organic feel. Combined with the sections’ authentic wood texture, the sideboard gets a modern vintage look.

14. Pretty In Pink Makeover Idea

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If you apply a thick coat of milky pink paint to an old desk, it can become a statement piece of your interior that radiates beauty, luxury, and femininity.

If you have a piece of furniture you would like to renovate similarly, sand the surface well so that there isn’t any stain or old paint residue.

15. DIY Furniture Update With Transfers

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Another great DIY technique for a makeover of an old piece of furniture is decoupage. Nowadays, you can get stencils, napkins, or decoupage paper in gorgeous patterns and themes that will make the piece stand out.

Paint the wooden piece a color that will draw attention and choose handles that will match.

16. Buffet Makeover Idea

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This is another upcycle furniture idea that includes glossy black paint. An old buffet and a mirror frame get a modern twist with the new bold color.

The new color refreshes the wood surface and also makes the vintage piece more visually appealing.

17. TV Unit Makeover Idea

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If you just want to give an updated look to an existing piece of furniture in your home, try this inspiring makeover idea.

Paint the entire unit a new color and change the fronts of the drawers and the cabinets’ doors to new ones with interesting textures.

An easier and more inexpensive idea could be to glue paintable wallpaper or film with a texture over the existing doors.

Old milk jugs are some of the most unusual and oddest items you can use in exterior and interior decoration.

At the same time, they are excellent at giving spaces a farmhouse or rustic look that makes them feel authentic.

These classic, antique farm pieces are versatile, easy to paint and customize, and you can find an ideal size perfect for any room or space. Since they were once industrially functional, they’re also quite sturdy and durable.

With that in mind, please take a moment and explore these 25 DIY metal milk jug ideas that we have compiled to inspire your next home or garden project.

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1. Adorn Your Interior

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If you’re looking for the perfect rustic planter that exemplifies farmhouse chic without being overwhelming, this milk jug decor idea is an excellent option.

The whitewashed milk jug is understated and doesn’t demand attention; filling it with fall foliage makes an elegant, simple design everyone will appreciate.

2. Keep it Rustic

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Sometimes, the best metal milk jug projects for your garden don’t stray from their original form and look.

A classic metal milk jug that has been rusted away will stand out with its rustic and elegant charm, making it a classic edition in your beautiful garden landscape.

3. Add a Water Feature

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With a bit of creativity and ingenuity, you can transform a metal milk jug into a stunning water feature. 

This milk jug fountain is a great way to add a unique and rustic touch to your outdoor space, with its gentle flow of water adding a touch of serenity to any garden. 

4. Use it as a Planter

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Another excellent DIY metal milk jug idea is turning your old milk jug into an outdoor planter.

Instead of the conventional milk jug planter with a container at the top filled with soil and plants, this idea uses the entire milk jug as the planter, with holes at the sides to allow more flowers to bloom and flourish.

5. Simple Rustic Garden Art

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Sometimes, two is better than one, and this unique look will surely spruce up your garden with some rustic elegance.

The two milk jugs have a similar rusted appearance, which pairs well with the rustic wheel in the background. The green watering can adds some color but doesn’t deviate from the rustic look, while the planter and foliage bring some vibrancy to the setup.

6. Simple Water Fountain

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Another cool trick when you plan to use two milk jugs for your DIY ideas is matching their appearance but not keeping them exactly the same.

The milk jug at the top has its original look, albeit rustic, while the one at the bottom has a more rusted appearance, creating an exciting contrast.

7. Impress with a Spilling Flower Garden

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With just a little revamping, you can transform a milk jug into a farmhouse-chic-spilling flower garden that will catch the eye from afar.

The yellow and pink flowers in this design add some color and liveliness, with the whitewashed rustic milk jug keeping the farm-style aesthetic consistent.

8. Paint It

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Restoring your old milk jug is always possible if you aren’t a fan of the rusty and weathered look.

Painting it a bold black shade will give it a modern and stylish look and complement any greenery when you use it as a planter. The burlap wrap adds more contrasting color and brings some texture to the design.

9. Dress it Up

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DIY milk jug ideas are excellent when it comes to seasonal decoration. You can add a few bits and pieces to your milk jug to make it nice and pretty, and it will embellish the place you put it, whether on the porch, inside your home, or even in the backyard.

The plaid fabric, rustic star, and candle decor add some seasonal details to this black milk jug, giving it a lovely holiday look.

10. Welcome Your Guests

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To make your revamped milk jug look extra special, you can personalize it with some stencils, like in this design.

This bold milk jug planter portrays a nice welcoming message to anyone who graces this porch, with the rustic foliage and accents adding a bit of color and freshness to the setup.

11. Introduce Other Rustic Elements

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Incorporating other rustic-inspired elements into your DIY milk jug projects can create the perfect farmhouse decor.

The vibrant flowers, rustic twigs, and burlap adorning this vintage milk jug exude an autumnal feel, with the rustic accents enhancing the classic farmhouse look for a fun addition to your porch.

12. Build a Table

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This DIY metal milk jug project transforms an empty can into a stylish, cow-themed patio table.

The solid white canister contrasts nicely with the wooden top, while the milk decal gives it a personal touch and continues the theme.

13. Uplift Your Planter

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Using a milk jug as a planter is one the best and most straightforward ways to add beautiful decoration to your space.

Whether you have a small or large milk jug, adding flowers will make it look lovely no matter where you place it. Add some fabric to incorporate a bit of texture and color to your decor item.

14. Show Your House Number

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Having a classic old milk jug will make your home decorating a breeze; it’s an item of great beauty to personalize and utilize.

Here, the milk jug has been used as a planter but also doubles up as a practical and pretty way of showing your friends and family they’ve got the right house.

15. Make Use of Cascading Plants

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A rustic farmhouse milk jug is an excellent decorative holder for cascading houseplants.

This fantastic idea works best with a milk jug, like the one in the above example, since it’s just the right height for your plants to have room to grow and hang over the edges.

16. Be Practical

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DIY metal milk jug projects aren’t just about using these vintage canisters purely as decorative items; they can also serve a practical purpose.

This DIY idea gives new life to an old milk jug by using it as a whimsical and practical mailbox for all of your incoming mail. Give it a fresh coat of paint to make the design unique and stand out.

17. Go All Out

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Incorporating a personalized touch into your home decor is a straightforward way of creating unique and customized items at a low cost.

This milk jug takes it to the next level with a cow-themed bowl at the top, with the milk jug itself having its personalized theme of where it came from, a small village in the Netherlands. The two combine to create a clean, cohesive look.

18. Add Seating

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Transforming an old milk jug into a chair is a brilliant idea that blends functionality with vintage charm. 

Using a spare tractor seat, you can make a sturdy and durable chair, like the one in this idea, that adds a touch of nostalgia to your space. Adding a personalized message will make your milk jug a unique and stylish piece of furniture.

19. Shine with White

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DIY milk jug projects usually combine chic and rustic styles to create something classy that feels homey and relaxed, and the above example exemplifies that perfectly.

The white milk jug virtually disappears into the white facade while a green plastic planter atop adds a pop of color. Adding the house number on the milk jug completes the look with rustic, elegant charm.

20. Bring a Calming Feel

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This DIY metal milk jug project does away with the rustic look almost entirely, opting for a light blue-green theme that makes it look cool instead.

The good thing about DIY milk jug fountains is that they are relatively easy to make and can be customized to fit any style or budget.

21. Accent Your Mailbox

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A rustic milk jug’s classic shape and timeless appeal will add a touch of country charm to your home’s exterior. 

This black milk jug planter creates a welcoming and inviting feel, with its tall foliage hiding the mailbox’s post for a delicate, decorative look.

22. Celebrate Christmas with a Milk Jug Snowman

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There are numerous DIY milk jug projects for the holidays, and you can get one for Christmas, too!

This idea creates a whimsical snowman with a rustic, red weathered milk jug. A fluffy ball acts as the face, with the canister’s lid as a hat. The fabric ribbon brings much-needed texture while a personalized message tops off the exciting display.

23. House Your Chirpy Friends

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Once you find the right milk jug, you can turn it into an excellent addition to your outdoor space.

This DIY milk jug project repurposes a small, rustic milk jug into an eco-friendly birdhouse. The structure is a durable and unique way to attract birds to your garden. 

24. Celebrate Fall in Style

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Decorating your milk jug seasonally helps maintain a fresh look, and it becomes a fun project you can always look forward to.

This particular idea is all about fall. The milk jug, corn plants, and pumpkins create a classic and antique vibe, perfectly balancing the thin line between chic and rustic.

25. Spill the Milk

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Spilling gardens will always be in style, and a milk jug offers you more than one creative way to create a spilling garden.

This DIY idea uses white painted stones to create a steady flow of spilled milk, which also acts as the border in the small garden, helping to define the space.

Your once-loved garden tools, often covered in dust, may seem destined for the landfill. However, these tools have the potential to be repurposed and given a new life.

Upcycled old gardening tools projects aren’t only about rejuvenating what was once considered waste; they’re about minimizing environmental impact and igniting your creativity, and your garden is the perfect canvas.

Whether you plan to create quirky displays with simple shovel heads or convert an old, rusty wheelbarrow into a beautiful flower planter, these 31 upcycled old gardening tools ideas will turn your trash into treasure.

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1. Hold Your Potted Plants

You can give your retired shovel heads a fantastic new role by using them as rustic shelves for your potted hands.

All you need for this idea is to drill holes on a post at staggered heights to accommodate the shovel heads. For that extra antique allure, go for more aged shovel heads.

2. Amaze with Rustic Wall Art

Adorning your outdoor walls with a collection of upcycled old gardening tools transcends typical decor.

The hand saws in this idea have been carefully arranged to mimic the sun, creating a visual narrative on the wall. The saw’s rusted appearance adds more to the mural’s character.

3. House Your Birds

Old shovels are a handy alternative for suspending birdhouses. Start by cutting the handle’s top part flat to make the ideal foundation for the birdhouse.

Secure the birdhouses by clamping their backside to the handles before digging your shovels into your preferred location. Using aged wood for the birdhouses makes the look more authentic.

4. Celebrate with a Hose Wreath

Combine the essence of rustic charm and upcycling magic by turning an old garden hose into a captivating spring wreath.

Fashion your hose into loops and nestle in some flowers, burlap, and twigs to give your wreath a sentimental nod to holiday wreath decor ideas.

5. Welcome Guests with a Garden Tools Gate

Who knew you could transform old gardening tools into a stylish, durable outdoor gate?

By meticulously welding your tools onto some metal bars and giving them a fresh coat of paint, you can create an aesthetically pleasing and functional gate like the one in this idea.

6. Fence Your Garden

Upcycled old gardening tools fabricated into a garden fence will enhance your outdoor garden’s visual appeal and functionality.

Numerous gardening tools’ parts have been used for this garden fence, giving it whimsical patterns that make it a unique focal point in this green space.

7. Bring Out the Dandelions

Embrace versatility and style by upcycling your garden tools into crafty outdoor pieces.

Long nails have been plunged into metal balls that are affixed on rusted metal poles to create these rustic dandelions, adding a splash of creativity to this garden.

8. Turn Your Tools into Planters

Revive playfulness and give your old gardening tools a new purpose by turning them into unique and rustic planters.

These versatile planters are perfect for your herbs and succulents, and they will double as a living piece of art when you place them by a wall or fence.

9. Transform Wheelbarrows into Planters

Repurpose rustic wheelbarrows by turning them into charming flower planters.

These upcycled treasures will give your flower garden a whimsical touch and become a unique focal point in your outdoors.

Remember to drill drainage holes at the base of your wheelbarrows to prevent waterlogging, which can cause root rot.

10. Use Stumps

Don’t be so quick to get rid of those old stumps sticking out of your garden.

You can easily transform them into alluring pieces by incorporating some flowers, like the one in this idea.

11. Water Your Garden

This upcycled old gardening tools project will elevate your watering cans into a piece of art.

Flowers have been added to these watering cans that have been stacked onto a ladder and accented by other rustic pieces, resulting in a stunning display piece.

Clear crystals on the spouts and nozzles create the illusion of water, amplifying the setup’s magical effect.

12. Repurpose Funnels into Hanging Planters

Give old funnels a new lease on life by repurposing them into intriguing hanging planters.

Fill the funnels with soil and your favorite vining plants, and watch these planters as they add a touch of magic and creativity to your outdoor space.

13. Hang Garden Boots

Old, neglected gardening boots can commence a second life as enchanting vertical planters.

These hanging planters use different colors to create a visually appealing display, with the wooden door acting as the perfect backdrop with its vibrant blue hue.

14. Make a Sign

This upcycled old gardening tools project uses small rustic pieces to create a homemade sign with a touch of rustic elegance.

Bring this masterwork to life by attaching rusted metal pieces to a wooden canvas. The lettering is uneven, giving the design a unique flair.

15. Make a Statement

Take your holiday decorating ideas to the next level with this old hand saw pine tree.

You only need a plasma cutter or grinder to carve out the pine tree design, then hang them on your wall to act as functional art pieces that add vertical interest.

16. Invite the Birds

There are endless ways you can repurpose your old gardening tools, whether as functional pieces or as decor/art pieces.

This old gardening tools hack brings life and activity to this flower garden by repurposing tools into whimsical bird-like pieces.

17. Impress with Cute Animals

Plasma cutting is an excellent option you can use to transform rusty spade heads into stunning art.

You can explore various designs to your liking, like this idea, which uses armadillo-like designs to add a unique and decorative touch to the garden.

18. Patrol Your Garden

Go all out with your upcycled old gardening tools project with this rustic bicycle-riding metal sculpture.

The vintage tricycle evokes nostalgia, with the upcycled centerpiece combining functionality and aesthetics in a delightful way that’s sure to enchant both the old and young.

19. For the Early Mornings

Give your shovel head a new life as a functional and stylish farm art piece with an inventive twist.

This old gardening tools hack adds a touch of whimsy with its farmhouse-inspired scene, emphasizing early mornings, which are perfect for taking care of your greenery and animals.

20. Bring a Playful Touch

Make your garden a joy to look at with this rustic face made out of old gardening tools.

The cutting part of a power saw is used for the face, while a horseshoe doubles as the legs. Various rings are used for the eyes and nose, while long nails serve as whiskers.

Add some ears and an antenna to complete this rustic look.

21. Keep it Simple

Turn old yarn into enchanting outdoor decor pieces by repurposing them into creative ball art.

The small balls are stacked, while the larger ones allow for light to pass through, adding depth to this setup and a delightful visual element in the garden.

22. Build a Bench

Repurpose old gardening tools into a stylish and eco-friendly garden bench.

Spanners of various sizes make up the backrest and armrests, while heavy-duty chains act as the legs.

Add a wooden seat to complete this unusual and sustainable seating option for your garden area.

23. Hang Your Keys

A shiny, silver spanner can dazzle as an unconventional key holder. The transformation begins with attaching hooks for your keys on the spanner before nailing it to the wall, and voila! You have an elegant key rack!

24. Be Creative with a Garden Table

Repurpose a rake into a peculiar and functional garden table. The circular top has a similar vanish to that of the rake’s handle, creating a cohesive look, while a fresh coat of paint on the rake’s head provides some contrast.

This table provides a versatile space for displaying potted plants, dining, or hosting garden parties with family and friends.

25. Dine in Style

It’s not only a table you can make with old gardening tools; you can craft chairs as well.

Spade heads have been used as seats for these chairs, while rake heads with wooden spindles act as the backrests.

The chairs complement the rake table, blending functionality and rustic elegance in this outdoor area.

26. Create a Garden Corner

Old gardening tools evoke a timeless allure when you use them as planters.

To make your idea more grand, group multiple upcycled and potted plants and flowers in one place to create an eye-catching display of colors and textures.

27. Add a Water Feature

This old gardening tools project involves creating a captivating cascading waterfall using old shovel heads.

A garden shovel acts as the support for several shovel heads that have been arranged in a downward staggered layout. A long chain follows the flow of water on the shovel heads, adding a touch of elegance to the design.

28. Bring Some Color

Give your outdoors a vibrant and stylish ambiance by repurposing colorful bottles into stunning rustic art.

Fix a rake on the ground with its head facing upwards, and incorporate your bottles to the tines.

Using different-colored bottles adds variety and depth, and you can adorn the bottles with decorative beads to make them more visually stunning.

29. Express Vintage Elegance

This upcycled old gardening tools project requires no effort at all!

Simply gather several old shovels and spades that have fulfilled their purpose and hang them outside the garden shed for an arbitrary take on wall art.

30. Add Some Wheels

If you have a few old, worn-out garden tools, you can liven them up with your flower collection.

The rustic garden tools in this setup exude timeless elegance, with the wooden backdrop allowing for a creative display of the elements.

31. Showcase Your Creativity

This old upcycled gardening tools project uses shovel heads to create whimsical birds that add rustic charm to any space you place them.

With some DIY flower paint art, decorative hats, googly eyes, and flower decals, you can create a similar look and bring a touch of artistic flair to your space.

Recycling is the new DIY trend. All you creators know is that someone’s trash can be some other’s treasure. Glass bottles and jars get into this chart because they are strong, reusable, easy to clean and look great.

Have you already collected a dozen of wine bottles or glass jars? We have so many inspiring ideas on how to reuse them!

1. DIY Chandelier With Mason Jars

This chandelier idea is both modern and farmhouse. The visible cables of the light bulbs add an industrial touch to the embossed glass of the Mason jars.

This type of chandelier can be used as indoor and outdoor decoration to add character and interest.

2. DIY Shabby Chic Vases With Milk Bottles

This set of milk bottle vases is so charming. The idea is very easy to recreate as long as you have a length of lace, twine and pearls. Take off the label of the bottles and clean the entire outer surface. Plain spirit is perfect for this job as it cleans also the sticky areas.

Then, with the help of a hot glue gun, stick the lace to the middle area of the bottle and add a twine ribbon. The finishing touch is the faux pearl in the knot of the ribbon.

3. DIY Garden Decor With Glass Bottles

This is an interesting way to recycle identical glass bottles. The outdoor art features a wooden post with metal dowels screwed to the wood at an angle to resemble the branches of a tree.

Then glass bottles are inserted into the dowels to brighten up the outdoor decoration.

4. DIY Terrarium From A Mason Jar

Terrariums are a great addition to an indoor garden and to the home decor. With only a few supplies which you can find for free, you can create a small fairy garden to place on the side or coffee table.

Cover the bottom of a jar with small pebbles and add a layer of activated charcoal. Continue with potting soil and then plant the varieties you have chosen. Moss and small succulents are perfect for a small terrarium.

5. DIY Self-Watering Pots From Glass Bottles

Do you have an indoor herb garden? Adding fresh herbs to the dishes makes their taste irresistible. It is time to grow your own fresh herbs in glass wine bottles.

Cut the bottles in halves, turn the bottleneck upside down. Then prepare a piece of thick twine and insert it through a hole made into the screen that will keep the soil in the bottle. Self-watering is ensured by inserting the bottles into glasses filled with water.

6. DIY Christmas Table Decoration With Mason Jars

Make the Christmas holidays festive and unique with your own DIY table decoration. It features a plain jar filled with water, small ornaments and a tea candle. Add pieces of an evergreen tree, branches with berries, cinnamon and small pinecones.

7. DIY Tiki Torch With Glass Bottles

Old glass bottles can be reused as tiki torches. You can find at the Dollar Tree a set for a tiki torch. It is amazing how easily and quickly you can equip the patio or the backyard with extra light sources.

8. DIY Lanterns

Dress the glass jars with paper and watch them transform into whimsy lanterns. You can apply quilling techniques, decoupage, or even paint the outer surface of the jar to create interesting ornaments.

9. DIY Soap Dispensers

Next time you change the liquid soap, keep the pump to make a gorgeous industrial holder. Get a jar, apply white glossy or chalk paint and let it dry. You can get ready labels to seal on the jar or make them yourself.

10. Napkin Holders From Mason Jars

These tissue holders are amazing for birthday party decor. Instead of investing in decorations that will be used only once, you can recycle old jars easily and spend no money at all.

11. Mason Jar Organizers

These pincushion jars are adorable. If you are a DIY person, you need plenty of organizers for all small supplies.

Jars with lids are perfect for storage of buttons, ribbons, gems, pearls and other small ornaments. And if you add a small cushion wrapped in fabric with a bright pattern, you get a customized pin organizer.

12. Gift Food Jar

The transparency of the glass jars makes them a suitable container for food gifts. The layers of the ingredients can be easily seen and also used to create a unique look.

13. Glass Bottle Wall

Similar to the glass bottle outdoor art, this idea features an interesting wall design with empty glass bottles. Here, you can combine any kind of glass bottles together. The pattern is up to you- you can mix and match colors and shapes or make rows of identical bottles.

14. Garden Edging From Glass Bottles

Upgrade the garden look with a cost-effective and easy-to-make garden edge. Any kind of bottle would work for this idea but if you stick to one shape, the effect will be visually more appealing.

15. Candle Holder From A Glass Bottle

This is similar to the herb garden idea but in this DIY the bottom part of the bottle is repurposed. It is transformed into a customized candle by adding a label.

The bottom half of the bottle can be also recycled as a vase or a candy holder.

16. Modern Industrial Chandelier

Small decor accents can do a miracle with the overall interior. A chandelier made from glass jars, black cables and bronze lids will add a touch of industrial farmhouse charm to the home decor.

17. Garden Tags From Glass Bottles

Do you mix up the seedlings in the garden? By adding a tag next to them you will always know the plant variety and the care it requires. Since the tags are exposed to weather circumstances, they must be made of material that is weather resistant. Glass bottles are the number one choice when it comes to resistant, cheap and easy-to-make garden tags.

18. Winter Lanterns From Jars

This DIY jar idea is perfect for a Christmas gift or for holiday decoration. The bottoms of the jars are covered with Epson salt which mimics snow. The outside can be decorated with any ornaments that are related to winter and Christmas- cinnamon sticks, berry twigs, pinecones, or pine tree twigs.

19. Household Organizers

Glass jars could be very helpful household organizers. You can leave them as they are or spend some time decorating them depending on their application and location.

If you decide to repurpose them into school organizers, you can add colorful paper to the outside surface and a label with the name of the contained. Sometimes, leaving them clear, is a better option as this way you can see what is inside of them.

20. DIY Lamp Post

Have you saved one of those big glass bottles used in the past for wine? They are a true treasure for a DIY’er.

Such large bottles are usually repurposed into coastal decorations. In our glass bottle idea here, the balloon bottle becomes the stand of a reading lamp with a burlap lamp shade. This lamp model can fit a farmhouse, rustic and coastal decor.

The colorfully painted furniture ideas that we are about to show you will give new life to your old furniture pieces.

You can find inspiration for bold and statement pieces or for subtle colors that light up the ambiance.

Among all of the inspirations, you will also find helpful information about the paint techniques and a few tricks to make your life easier when you start your furniture makeover project with paint.

Let’s all get creative with the largest collection of Painted Furniture Ideas For an Easy Style Upgrade.

1. Highlight The Details Of A Furniture With Paint

Use a contrasting paint color to highlight the beautiful details of a rustic piece of furniture.
Pair it with décor accents placed closer to it.

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2. Navy Blue For A Bold Statement Piece

The navy blue color is so versatile! It looks good on walls, on tiles and also on furniture.

The vintage dresser gets an amazing transformation with two coats of paint. Added golden hardware gives it a unique royal elegance.

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3. Eggshell Color Is So Romantic

The dark navy color creates a bold statement. The pale blue color adds so much romance and delicacy!

It can be applied to a piece of bedroom furniture to make the ambiance more relaxing and welcoming.

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4. Watercolor Abstract Makeover Idea

The beautiful gradation of the paints mimicking a watercolor painting is called the paint pour technique.
You can blend multiple colors and create this effect on any piece of furniture.

For visual interest, aim to apply the technique on a flat piece because it will reveal the fusion of the colors in their own pattern. There is a video tutorial in the link below which will be very helpful for beginners in this example of painted furniture ideas.

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5. Nautical Chair Makeover

Want to make a coastal nook in your dining or living room, or why not on the porch? This easy DIY furniture makeover idea will add a huge amount of nautical refreshment to the existing home décor.

For that, you need an old vintage chair, beach blue paint and a white cushion. Once the paint has cured, distress the edges of the chair. Pair the chair with a side table in a matching color or the same color.

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6. Shabby Chic Nightstand With Pink Paint

Bring the romance of French culture into your bedroom with this amazing nightstand makeover. Take a jar of pink and metallic paint. Apply a thick coat of pink paint on the dresser.

The metallic paint needs to be applied with a stroke technique on random areas to mimic distressing.

Add decoration in the shabby chic style such as angel statues, porcelain vases, a reading lamp with a floral stand, etc.

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7. Dresser Makeover With Bold Green Paint And A New Counter

The carved ornaments of the vintage furniture cannot be repeated by any new designs of furniture. They showcase a man’s efforts and workmanship and that makes them so valuable.

If you have such antique furniture in your home but it needs a refresh, try this DIY makeover idea.

Related: 25 Most Creative DIY Furniture Makeovers

The bright green color provides a bold contrast that will turn the dresser into a focal point. Add a new counter in dark brown to blend the statement piece with the existing home décor.

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8. Modern Update With Geometric Patterns

You can give an old piece of furniture a modern look by applying geometric shapes on the wood surface. How to do it? You can use stencils to outline the geometric pattern in a perfect shape.

If you are going for a simpler pattern, even a ruler will do the job easily.

In case the original color of the piece is too dark and contrasting, you may want to first mute its tone to create a lighter background for the strikes.

9. Floral Ornaments On An Old Oak Cabinet

The old oak cabinet can become a beautiful shabby chick piece of furniture with this makeover idea with paints. Apply a new coat of paint on it, preferably a light color. If you don’t want to get out of the rustic nature of the furniture, distress the edges with sandpaper.

Once the paint has cured, you can apply the floral ornaments on the surface. In this particular idea, transfers are used but the effect will be as beautiful if you use the decoupage technique with Mod Podge.

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10. Makeover With Metallic Paints

An easy way to give an old chair with metal legs a glammy look is to try this furniture paint makeover idea.
Apply spray paint with a metallic finish.

You can choose from a golden, a copper or a silver hue, whichever suits best the existing décor.

Add a furry rug on the seat and voila, your modern chair will be the modern accent of the room.

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11. Paint Beautiful Ornaments

The furniture pieces found at the thrift store can be turned into a décor treasure with some little changes. This furniture makeover idea uses chalk mineral paint to create a thick and whimsy color with a matte finish.

Use metallic paint for small details of the piece to create a contrast and highlight the age of the piece.

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12. Create A Focal Point With Paints

This is another idea of giving an aged piece of furniture new life. Its unique design and rare wood material deserve attention.

Turn it into a functional piece of furniture by coating it with a bold paint color. Red, green, blue, and yellow are colors with a character that can blend with most décor styles.

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13. A Makeover With Blue Paint

Give an old dresser a vintage coastal look with blue chalk paint. Apply the new coat with diluted paint to achieve an uneven texture that creates a unique rustic effect.

The ink blue matches perfectly with the golden details. They can be added with new drawer knobs or with ornaments painted directly on the drawers.

This upcycling idea can be upgraded to another level if you apply gold stain on random areas of the repainted wood surface.

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14. Armoire With Floral Painting

Armories are rare pieces of furniture and if you have one, don’t throw it away. With this DIY furniture makeover idea, you can give the piece a brand-new look and enjoy its elegance and functionality.

If you are not good at hand painting, you can opt for floral transfers or decoupage paper with Mod Podge.

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15. Give The Dresser A New Character

Olive green is a great color choice for vintage furniture makeovers. It succeeds in refreshing the wood without losing its rustic look.

Related: 28 Awesome DIY Furniture Makeover Ideas

At the same time, the green color possesses character which will brighten up the overall home décor.

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16. Partial Makeover With Paint Is Interesting

Mix new with old! In other words, paint only part of the piece of furniture to create an interesting effect.
This idea is suitable for pieces in good overall condition. In this idea, the main structure of the chest has been repainted in dark grey.

The drawers have been left in their original wood color. The final result is a mix of modern and rustic which will easily match any existing décor.

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17. Faux Marble Look With Paints

Marble is expensive but we cannot deny what elegant effect it creates in the home décor. Luckily, there is a way to recreate it with low investment and without any difficulties.

For that idea, you need chalk paints in white, grey and black colors. Pour little amounts of them on the flat surface and spread them with a rotating movement on the entire surface.

The blend of the colors you will see creates a beautiful marble effect. Seal it with a water-diluted transparent varnish to enjoy it for a long time.

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18. Nesting Side Tables Makeover Idea

The watercolor technique has been adopted also in the painted furniture ideas. It is time consumable but the final result proves that it was totally worth it.

The tie-dye effect is created by the random application of three colors of paint all over the surface of the tables. Salt wash is added to the brush from time to time to create a rough and tangible texture on the wood.

Related: 30 Cool DIY Furniture Hacks That Are So Creative

Once the new coat of paint has dried, it is time to whitewash with white paint the entire surface. Then, you need to sand gently the wood to reveal the beautiful watercolor painting you have created.

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19. Desk Makeover Idea

Give the desk a new modern look with the right paint color and eye-catching hardware. The milky green color matches perfectly the old designs of dressers and desks.

If your home décor mixes farmhouse and modern or keeps the interior simple and clean, the desk will add some warmth and interest.

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20. Upcycling Idea With Paint And New Knobs

Change the overall look of your bedroom without replacing any of the furniture. How is this possible? The most affordable and easy way to make it is to repaint the nightstands.

Choose a dramatic color such as green or blue and apply it on the wood surface. Highlight the bold color with beautiful knobs in a lighter color

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21. A Nightstand Makeover Idea

If your bedroom is missing a bright pop of color, check out this easy DIY furniture makeover idea. Choose a fun bright paint color. Make sure that it will match the existing décor.

To give the finished piece an attractive look, find new knobs that match the new color of the nightstand and do not fade against the vivid background color.

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22. Upholstered Trunk With Golden Paint

Another trash-to-treasure idea reveals how an unappealing old trunk can become an appealing ottoman.
This repurposing DIY idea requires gold paint and a cushion.

Spray the golden paint on the leather surface and let it dry. Attach the cushion with thumb-tacks with a golden finish. If you want you can put the suitcase directly on the floor, or add short legs to lift its height a bit.

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23. Green Beauty

When you upcycle an old piece of furniture, do it with style! In other words, choose a bold, vivid and unique paint color.

Don’t forget to replace the hardware with a new one that pairs with the transformed appearance.

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24. Makeover In Green

To give the furniture piece an elegant look, choose the right green shade.

The hue is perfect for the piece and for its location. It is surrounded by two windows which highlight the visual interest created by the new paint color.

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25. Create Details With Stencils

If the piece you are upcycling, doesn’t have any ornate carvings, you can create them with stencils! Check this furniture makeover tutorial that will turn a plain dresser into a unique piece.

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26. The Perfect Shade Of Pink

Want to add a feminine touch to your interior? Do it with the best shade of pink! The Pink Champagne color is enigmatic and elegant.

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27. Subtle Blue For A Coastal Touch

Tune your home interior to a relaxing coastal mode with this amazing subtle blue dresser. Style the decor pieces on its top to match its beach effect.

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28. Elegant Rustic Coffee Table

Another idea for a partial paint makeover is featured with this DIY coffee-table makeover. Only the leg structure of the table is painted a new color.

Grey is a good color choice because it matches a contemporary home interior and gives the rustic designs a modern twist.

29. IKEA Dresser Makeover Idea

Ikea’s furniture is great for many reasons- it is affordable, it is functional, and it is universal when it comes to interior style.

If you feel that the Ikea piece needs to be given a character, try this paint and decal idea.

30. Create A Distressed Look With A New Technique

There are a few ways to give a piece of furniture a distressed look. What you see in this table makeover idea is called “clean breaks” and is so fantastic!

The blend between the original wood color and paint creates a dramatic weathered finish that is easy to be recreated on any wood surface.

The secret is in using a liquid paint stripper instead of a sander. Where you want to have distressed areas with no paint, pool and drip the stripper.

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31. Cheerful Stripes For A Dresser Makeover

When you want to make a thorough piece of furniture makeover, don’t underestimate the inside of the piece. Especially, if it is used according to its storage functionality.

This chest of drawers has been transformed into chick pink treasure. The beauty doesn’t end with the bright pink tone.

Once a drawer is opened, you can enjoy a playful striped pattern applied on the sides of the drawers and the beautiful match with the pink color on the drawer front.

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32. From Trash To Treasure Desk

When you take a look at the first photo, you would think: “Why waste time on refurbishing such an ugly piece?”

Well, take a look at the second photo and you will get the answer: “Because the uniqueness of the vintage furniture is one of a kind” and because everything is possible with some paint and passion!

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33. Paint The Kitchen Cabinets

You would think that this idea is nothing new but actually it is because it reveals the secrets to applying a new coat of paint on the kitchen cabinets the easy way.

There is no need for sanding or priming the wood before the paint. Simply clean the wood before you start painting with a simple degreaser.

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34. Fabric Paint Makeover Idea

Did you know that you can paint over fabric? Isn’t that cool? No need for upholstering by a specialist which means less money involved! Painting is also a savior when it comes to specific furniture designs like the chair in this inspiring painted furniture project.

There are people working with chalk paint but in this specific tutorial, special fabric paint is used to give the overwhelming retro fabric pattern an elegant and fresh transformation.

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35. Chalk Painted Chair

And if you don’t believe that you can apply plain chalk paint on fabric, you need to see the tutorial below!

The beauty of the upholstered chair is kept and even highlighted by the application of light grey chalk paint on the entire surface.

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36. Ombre Drawers

The ombre effect is very cheerful and cute. Although related to contemporary designs, it works perfectly well with retro pieces.

This color technique is easy and surely creates an eye-catching décor effect.

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37. Create A Statement With Lemon Yellow Color

No need to invest in expensive furniture. You can make it look unique and expensive with the right paint color and good hardware.

See how a regular chest of drawers turns into an eye-catching statement piece. You will enjoy the brightness it adds to the décor and its functionality

38. Distressed Bed Frame Idea

The weathered look of the wood is achieved by the standard distressing method- with sandpaper.

It works best when a new coat of lighter paint is applied to the original surface. The distressing will reveal the color underneath and will age the piece.

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39. Fake Patina Finish Idea

Along with the decal transfer and the decoupage, the patina finish is another way to change the look of an already-painted piece of furniture.

What you need is a spray wax, a scruffy chip brush and rags to wipe down the excessive wax.

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40. Whitewash Wood With Liming Wax

Whitewash can be done with white acrylic paint or with liming wax. What is the difference? The acrylic whitewash creates a new layer over the existing surface.

The liming wax interacts with the existing top layer and then leaves its traces.

To apply it and make sure that the contact between the medium and the surface is good, use a plastic spackle knife first.

via It All Started With Paint

41. Rit Dye Will Revive The Fabric

The RIT dye paint is intended for fabrics. It is created to let you easily change the color of the existing fabric without any special preparation.

Use a plain brush to apply the desired color and let it dry. In the end, water jet the fabric to remove the excess paint.

42. From Retro To Modern Dining Table Makeover Idea

Use a modern color combination to give the rustic dining table a modern look.

Blue and black pair well together and are related to the contemporary interior style.

43. The Secrets To A Good Paint Makeover

Do you think that you know all about painting furniture? That’s what I also thought before reading the article below. Trust me, the more you paint, the more you learn about tricky places and best practices.

I am sure that reading it will give you a good prep for your painted furniture project.

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44. A Side Table With A Character

Applying an unexpected color on the entryway side table will surely be noticed by your guests.

Orange, yellow, green, blue are all colors that create a pop of color, especially in a contemporary interior design which usually needs a personal touch to get some character.

via The Sweet Beast Blog

45. Hide Scratches With Chalk Paint

If you think that there is no way to hide scratches on the wood surface, we have good news for you. Chalk paints create a solid and even coat that fills them well.

Apply a coat of clear wax at the end to protect the painted surface.

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46. The “No Sanding” Method For Laminate Furniture

Applying a new coat of paint onto laminate furniture has always been disappointing for me. The surface is too glossy and this doesn’t let the paint interact with the wood.

Luckily entire sanding of the surface is no longer needed. The cleaner and more time-effective way to repaint such furniture are to use chalk paint.

47. Change The Original Color With A Lighter One

This is a piece of advice you may find helpful for furniture pieces in a small room. Change their outer look with light paint color to create a visually larger and airier room.

The example here proves the significant overall effect. The original color of the media stand was characterless brown. The subtle shade of blue smooths visually its large dimension and creates a beautiful coastal effect in the room.

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48. Refresh The Cupboards With A New Paint Color

Painting the furniture is surely the cheapest makeover method, however, this doesn’t mean that the cheapest paint is the best idea.

When you opt for a paint makeover, make sure that you get the most suitable paint and paint color.

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49. Makeover Idea With Furniture Glaze

There are many products that are intended for highlighting painted furniture detail. One of the most regular ones, glaze, could be called the best one. Why?

It comes in a variety of colors, it is easy to apply and mostly, you can easily control its intensity and the final effect.

Need a piece of home decor that adds the charm and coziness of the farmhouse style instantly and in big amounts?

The Repurposed Old Window Ideas is your collection for easy and inspiring projects with old window frames that add interest and uniqueness to the interior and exterior.

You may already have some old windows in the garage or find a great antique piece at a thrift shop or a yard sale.

To make your window frame an appealing decor piece, you can apply different surface or embellishment techniques.

Whitewashing, distressing, and staining are perfect to age the wooden surface. When it comes to filling the frame, you can leave it with the original glass panes or replace them with chicken wire for enhanced country-style chic, a chalkboard for practical usage, mirror for an elegant touch.

The repurposed design depends on the new application of the window and here we will show you how to turn a useless wooden piece into a priceless decor element.

1. Whimsical Chalkboard Message Station

This adorable repurposed window idea is adorable and helpful for the home-duties organization. Equipping the frame with a chalkboard in the places of the window panes gives it a bit of a country feel.

There are many ways to use the functional chalkboard surface and that mostly depends on the place this wall piece will be hung. In the kitchen, it becomes a memory board. In the living room, you can write family values on the black background.

Use it in the entryway as a canvas for motivational thoughts to make your day brighter.

via The Shabby Creek Cottage

2. Add Color and Charm to a Brick Wall

You can update the neutral color with a window frame painted a contrasting color. The grey brick wall is boring and cold but when the teal-colored window frame is hung on it, it instantly becomes more cheerful and attractive.

The wreath in the center of the frame showcases hues of green, yellow and white that work nicely with the base color and together they make a stylish customized piece of decor.

3. Window Becomes Top of Coffee Table

One of the most inspiring repurpose ideas with a window frame is using it as a top of a customized coffee table. There is a lot of charm in the design because of the non-traditional window application.

To make the top surface usable, think about changing the ordinary glass with a tempered one.

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4. Frame Ties Together Mantle Décor

Do you need new spring decor for your living room? The window frames come in help, adding an interesting outdoor element to the interior.

Placed against the blank wall above the mantel, it sets a charming backdrop for the focal point. Different metal glasses are repurposed into vases.

Complemented by white candlesticks and ceramic vases, the spring arrangement becomes an elegant decor element.

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5. Reframe a Bathroom Medicine Cabinet

Do you like the antique apothecary cabinets with glass doors? You can make your own possessing the same aged look as a genuine cabinet with scrap wood and an old window frame.

Give the pieces an aged weathered look by distressing different areas of the paint coat. It is very important to use suitable hardware for assembling the window cabinet pieces together.

Make sure that it has a vintage look to coordinate with the concept of the bathroom organizer.

6. Frame Turns Into Vertical Plant Hanger

The old window frames can be turned into a chic addition to the garden or porch flower decor.

Use the pane openings as sections for flower pots. Attach them to the frame with thick twine, rope or wire. Then just lean the window frame against the wall and watch how whimsical your new flower stand is.

7. Hang a Wreath in a Window

The windows are mostly repurposed into wall art because they have an amazing interior impact. When there is a blank wall in your home you need to update it with a piece that is impacting, special and customized, make your own window decor.

It can be a picture frame or a display for a farmhouse wreath. Experiment with the texture of the wood to enhance the vintage charm and make the repurposed window blend with the existing decor.

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8. Simple Frame Has Big Farmhouse Style

The greatest thing about the window frame repurposing ideas is that the frame itself can be just enough to create a memorable farmhouse impact on your interior.

Find an antique window frame and choose a blank wall to add some interest. Use the window frame as a support for seasonal decorations such as wreaths, galvanized vases with flowers, etc.

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9. Frame Becomes Front and Center Wall Décor

The window frame pairs perfectly with old shutters. Placed together on a wide blank wall, they replicate a countryside outdoor image.

Related: 74 Beautiful Farmhouse Wall Decor Ideas To Add Personal Touch To Your Home

The wooden surfaces easily accommodate hooks, screws and nails so you can easily update the wall decor with ornaments.

10. Window Panes Frame Vintage Clock and Prints

This repurposed old window idea is perfect for home office decor. In case you need a piece to relax you, the transformed window frame will do it perfectly.

Each glass pane is filled with a sketch of a botanic species. All four images are united in color, size and style. The middle of the window, where all slats meet, is covered by an antique clock which gives the wall art functionality.

11. Display Printed Map in a Window Frame

A map displayed in a window frame can be a wonderful personalized decoration for the mantel.

Whether you are a traveler or an adventurer, you will enjoy the transformed look of a plain colored map when inserted in a weathered wooden frame.

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12. Coastal Display Inside Repurposed Window

The old window frame becomes customized coast-inspired wall art. Adding a back of shiplap boards over the window frame turns it into a shadow box/

Install a light bar to the inside of the frame to let the stored items be seen in the darker part of the day. Some sand and your collection of seashells are enough to bring the beach sensibly inside your home.

13. Window Panes a Part of Upcycled Furniture Project

This is an interesting window repurposing idea. Usually, we see the windows placed individually on a wall or on a table. Here, more window frames are assembled together into a completely new item offering you extra space for storage.

The final look of the shelf unit is fantastic and matches perfectly the interior with a farmhouse touch.

via 4 The Love Of Wood

14. Glass Table From Upcycled Window

This customized dining table is a masterpiece. Made of old furniture pieces in good condition, the final result of the assembled table is a vintage-looking and rigid table.

The most interesting part of this DIY table is the tabletop. Instead of solid wood, the author uses an old window frame.

You can add another glass to the bottom of the frame to make empty sections just like the shadow box type and fill them with interesting small decorations.

via The Junktion

15. Add Mirror Behind Old Window Panes

Mirrors are used a lot in interior design because of their help to make space visually larger and more attractive. When this feature is taken to a farmhouse interior, you may find it difficult to find a mirror in the store which matches the existing decor.

Thankfully, here we have an inspiring suggestion with old window frames. They are upgraded into mirrors and hung on the wall.

This decor idea can be reproduced with one large window frame flipped on its longer side if you prefer to create a bolder statement piece.

via A Fresh Squeezed Life

16. Add Display Areas to Kitchen Island

In case you are in a process of building an island for your vintage kitchen, you should definitely check this repurposed window idea.

Some old windows could be very helpful to create a customized piece combining vintage charm and functionality.

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17. Rustic Frame Adds Farmhouse Character

The window frame can be used to give height to your corner decoration. Placed on a side table, it ensures visual interest vertically, especially when a piece of embellishment is hung on it.

This spring arrangement is so fantastic with the fresh bright colors of the field flowers. They stand out against the neutral background thanks to displaying them in glass flower containers.

via A Hundred Affections

18. New Mirror Refreshes an Old Frame

This mirror idea is great for entryways and bathrooms where there are farmhouse accents. Any window frame can be repurposed into a farmhouse window in one simple step.

Replace the glass panes with mirror sections. The treatment of the wood surface can additionally enhance the farmhouse look of the mirror holder and also help you match the new wall art with the existing decor.

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19. Create a Hat Hanger From Antique Window

The neutrally decorated hallway easily embraces a window frame repurposed into a functional coat rack.

Depending on the surrounding interior you may want to give the wood surface a fresh coat of paint or leave it revealing the signs of damage.

Once you are happy with the surface, add a few hooks to hang your everyday jackets, bags, etc.

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20. Wall Displays Vintage Window Collection

Is your living room missing a statement piece? Easy, creative and very impacting- the collage of old window frames creates an art gallery.

They differ in size, model and surface and that makes the collection even more impacting. You can place seasonal hanging decor on some of the frames to add a pop of color.

via Jennifer Allwood Home

21. Large Window Frame Becomes Jewelry Organizer

Every woman needs a special display for her jewelry. Being smaller, the jewelry types are difficult to find if they are stored in containers.

Instead, place them on a window frame filled with mosquito net to sort them by type and find the item you are looking for easily.

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22. Spanish Window Turns Into Wall Art

Bringing a Spanish window inside your living room will make it very exotic, relaxing and inspiring.

Related: 50 Amazingly Creative Repurposed Old Door Ideas That Will Save You A Lot Of Money

A piece of this vintage window type can be suspended on its own on the wall above the sofa or be repurposed into a frame of images, paintings or other decor pieces.

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23.  Jewelry Display Organizer From Upcycled  Window Frame

This is another jewelry organizer idea with a repurposed window frame. It requires less rework and modifications.

Find knobs that you like and screw them on the wooden surface. If the places for hanging are not enough, stretch the cord or wire at the back of the frame.

24. Leaded Glass Becomes a Statement Piece

The leaded glass windows are so classy and elegant that there is no need to make any modifications to use them as interior wall decor.

Use two or three of them to create a statement piece. The simplicity of the design is complemented by the symmetry of the window arrangement and added wreath in the center.

25. Window Frame Gets Mini Flower Box

This is an amazing decor idea that spreads charm, warmth and coziness. An old window frame is placed above a flower box to create a customized flower planter.

Especially, if climbing flowers are inserted in the box, the slats of the panes could be very useful in acting as a trellis. The spring centerpiece is complimented by more flower pots on each side and a collection of vintage plates hung on the wall and easily be seen through the window.

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26. Precious Modern Photo Becomes Antique Keepsake

The old window will make a special photograph look more precious and special. The repurposed frame works best with a black and white photo because of the rustic design of the wooden windows.

You can enhance the vintage feel by distressing. When you look at the new photo frame you will instantly feel warmth and nostalgia – a great way to remember a special moment.

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27. Window Frame Becomes Cottage Wall Art

The window frame can act as a farmhouse sign in your updated decor. Stencil fun words on every glass pane and hung them on a blank wall.

In case you doubt your painting skills, you can find vinyl signs on Etsy and seal them on the glass. Don’t forget to give the window frame itself a distressed look by whitewashing and sanding the wood.

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28. New Mirror Gets Vintage Styling

The black vintage faucets and the shiplap wall lining of this bathroom need a special mirror to enhance their farmhouse impact.

The old window frame equipped with mirror panes in the places of the glass panes adds the perfect touch of vintage.

29. Kitchen Island From Upcycled Window Frames

This outstanding kitchen piece of furniture works both as an island and as a shabby chic vitrine of vintage tableware.

The piece is built out of solid wood and window frames. The white color combined with the open concept of the island thanks to the glass doors let the piece create an extra storage place without affecting the general airiness.

Signs of age mimicked by the distressed areas give the piece an authentic look that easily pairs with the surrounding rustic colors.

30. Window Frames Make Fast and Easy Terrariums

Isn’t that the most amazing small greenhouse? Placed on an old wooden table, the terrarium stands out among the outdoor pergola decoration.

It is created out of six old wooden windows assembled into a window box with a roof. Inside, there is a smaller in size representation of garden decor consisting of a statue in the center and a few ceramic flower pots.

Related: 34 Beautiful Old Window Outdoor Decor Ideas For Your Yard To Stand Out

The theme framed by the repurposed windows reminds the Victorian gardens and adds a one-of-a-kind classic farmhouse touch to the outdoor living space.

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31. Quick Clothes Rack With Vintage Wallpaper

Give the repurposed window frame a feminine touch with the decoupage technique. You can apply napkins to the wood or use floral scrapbook paper to decorate the glass.

The latter works best on a window frame with sections that repurpose into frame holders.

32. Hand-Painted Floral Scene on Window

This is a hand-painted wall art made with acrylic paints. The glass panes of the window are used as a canvas to make an indoor stained glass window.

The design of the window consisting of three separate panes makes it an interesting background for the personalized images painted.

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33. Panes of Glass Hold Family Memories

Welcome your friends with two large picture frame holders representing the members of the family. For this idea, you need two identical old wooden windows with glass panes.

Hang them vertically on the wall leaving a short distance between them empty.

Add letters forming the word “family” in this space. In addition to matching the three wall decor pieces in color, make sure that the photographs displayed are black and white for an improved vintage feel.

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34.  Display Coffee Table From Window & Reclaimed Wood

We see the shadow box design once more in this hand-made coffee table. It is entirely built from reclaimed materials which create a unique design.

The table top is made with a window frame still holding a hook for opening. There is one hollow section to fill with candles, pebbles, and faux flowers. This idea can be modified by adding slats underneath the window frame to create more storage sections.

via Etsy

35. Frame Dollies for Country Cottage Décor

Another wall art idea including a repurposed weathered window combines the curious textures of the knitted dollies.

You can get them ready-made in a craft store or probably you have a few left from your grandma? This is a wonderful way to save them and praise their value.

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36. Quickly Frame the Family Monogram

The initial art is a preferred piece of decor for giving your home a personal touch. Monograms can be easily found but usually, they need some help to stand out.

An old wooden window with an attractive surface look is great to create an elegant backdrop for the initial with no effort at all.

37. Mirror Effect Spray Paint for Fast Window Project

If you are looking for a quicker way to turn a window frame into a charming farmhouse mirror, you can use glass spray paint instead.

Related: 30 Creative Recycled Old Drawer Ideas That You Can Do Easily

The surface won’t be that reflecting as standard mirrors but you can still see what is standing opposite the mirrored surface.

38. Room Partition From Hanging Window Frames

You can use window frames to create a one-of-a-kind partition. It works perfectly for open spaces to separate areas by their application and functionality.

The window frame partition won’t affect the airiness of the space and will create an interesting interior design element.

39. Antique Window Frame Gets a Towel Rack

If you want to make sure that towels are properly stored and dried on your repurposed window rack, use a towel rack instead of knobs.

Add metal clamps to the sides to hold mason jars in place. They can be used for the storage of smaller bathroom essentials such as cotton buds or cleaning pads.

If you prefer to enhance the decor effect of the rack, use the clamps to place glass vases in.

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40. A Window to Your Dream Destination

This framed picture takes you to another reality. The image is so realistic that you would like to take another look to convince yourself that this is a printout, not a landscape seen through the window.

The shabby chic kitchen or living room will become more personalized if you place a wall art capturing a favorite place of yours or a special to your heart destination.

The fun project is doable by any DIY beginner as long as you have an old window frame.

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41. Side Table From Double Window Panes

Whether you need side tables for a special occasion or additional tables in your sitting room, this hand-made table is outstanding.

The white-painted legs pair with the white color of the window frame. The shorter sides of the windows are left unpainted to create more interest by revealing the original application of the windows.

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42. Window Frame Becomes Vertical Garden for Succulents

This living wall art mimics the shadow box design. The difference here is that instead of the mass look, you get a customized design thanks to adding small window frames on top of the base frame.

This succulent garden is easy to make and very impressive once you place it on the wall or on the side table.

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43. Micro Seed Starter Greenhouse From Window Frame

This DIY idea with old window frames is great for making a vintage terrarium or a small greenhouse for your seasonal plants on the porch.

The structure mimics a house and the transparency of the glass lets you clearly see what is inside. You can leave some of the frames empty for an enhanced weathered effect.

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44. Farmhouse Towel Holder From Two-Pane Frame

Make a special towel holder for your cozy bathroom with an old window frame.

Find hooks that match the worn farmhouse look of the wood and screw on the lower part of the frame. Leaving the top part of the window unused lets you use it as a decorative canvas.

Seasonal decoration or a simple universal wreath will add extra beauty and a warm vibe to the air.

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45. Modern Word Art in a Vintage Window Frame

Your vintage window decor can be given a modern touch with vinyl words affixed to the glass. To let the wording be easily read, apply white paint or add white paper to the back of the frame.

This creative modern farmhouse decor pairs perfectly with the orange shutters and black vases embellishing the empty wall above the sofa.

A small grapevine and berry wreath in the center of the window helps the window art to unite with all other pieces of the wall collage.

46. Mug Rack and Display With Chicken Wire

Add chicken wire under the window frame to enhance the farmhouse look and to make the frame a useful part of the kitchen decor.

The openings of the wire can be used to hang decorations. The lower part of the wooden frame becomes a mug holder thanks to the addition of screws or knobs.

Make the frame more eye-catching by painting it a bright and bold color such as green, blue or yellow.

Not keen on throwing old furniture away? You can repurpose it or at least part of it and transform it into functional pieces for the contemporary way of living.

Drawers usually remain in good shape so take them out to make something interesting for your home. Extra shelves, additional bedroom storage, special beds for kids’ toys, an ottoman to relax your feet, a vintage chic porch planter?

You can do all these with old drawers. Keep on reading to find out creative ways to get inspired and give the old furniture drawers new life!

1. Repurposed Dresser Drawer with Teapot Bird Feeder

Are you looking for DIY ideas to attract wildlife to your garden? This cute DIY birdfeeder will cheer your exterior up with its vintage design and bright colors.

The birds will feel more than welcome to have a meal in the comfort of a repurposed dresser drawer with a teapot feeder.

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2. Upcycle Old Drawer into a Rustic Wine Corks Organizer 

A tall and shallow old drawer could be the perfect supply for a trendy rustic wall organizer.

The bottom of the drawer is covered with wine corks that create a unique texture that easily accommodates the notes.

3. Vintage Drawer Transformed into Stylish Antiques Stand

A wonderful combination of old pieces of furniture creates a treasure for the sophisticated modern home- a small stand for antiques.

Two drawers are stacked together to provide two levels for open storage. Four doorknobs are screwed to the bottom drawer to keep the shelving unit upright.

Drawer fronts are untouched holding the original wrought iron pulls which enhance the vintage elegance of the stand.

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4. Store Jewelry in Style with a Simple Wooden Box Shelf

Organizing your jewelry is a mission possible with a handmade wall display. No need to invest any money, just take an old drawer, screw hooks or knobs to its sides to use as necklace and bracelet organizers.

Paint the drawer a bright color to give your bedroom a pop of color in a fabulous vintage way.

5. Upcycle Drawers into Toy Bed for Kids Room

The upcycling of a drawer could be a fun project for kids and parents. Two drawers and four spindles are enough to create a special bed for the kids’ toys.

Imagine how organized and neat will their room become once they feel intrigued to put the toys into their special home!

This idea can be upgraded to a better storage unit if only the drawers are used. Put them under the bed when kids are not playing and the room will feel and look tidier.

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6. Add Warmth to Entryway with a Rustic Drawer Wall Shelf

Does your entryway need a touch of coziness? Hang a drawer on the wall and use it as a display of lanterns and a vase.

The stained surface of the piece reveals the texture of the solid wood and that makes the wall shelf so unique.

via Knick of Time

7. Maximize Storage Space with Under Bed Drawers

Need more storage places in the bedroom? You can do it in a space-saving way without investing any money in new organizers.

Prepare drawers, as many as you may need, paint them a nice fresh color to match the interior and screw castors to their bottom.

Put the drawers under the bed to keep your stuff well stored and the room neat and tidy.

8. Adorn Your Living Room with a Stylish DIY Drawer Stand

To make your home decor more welcoming, you need to put a piece of yourself in the interior. Family photos, items with a special value and history deserve a special place. What could be a better match for their uniqueness than a handmade drawer stand?

Create tiers by adding another drawer. Paint the wooden surface a color that matches the room’s interior. For a bold statement, you can line the bottoms with wallpaper.

via Redoux Interiors

9. Build a Vintage Farmhouse Cabinet with Upcycled Drawer

This vintage cabinet is the perfect complement to an entryway antique drawer or the living room mantel. To keep the stored items dust-free and give the upright standing unit an enhanced farmhouse look, a door is added.

A small window frame is lined inside with chicken wire and then attached to the drawer side with plain hinges.

The added iron knob makes accessing the stored vintage glassware easy.

via My Repurposed Life

10. Turn Dresser Drawers into Chalk Painted Organizer

Chalk paint can do miracles with almost all surfaces. Applied on wood, it creates a thick even coat and gives the item a new function- as a board for notes.

This repurposed dresser drawer idea is upgraded with added corkboard where notes can be stuck. Screw hooks at the bottom help keep all keys in one place and limit the fussing around the house in the mornings.

via My Repurposed Life

11. Store Your Cutlery in a Rustic Drawer and Jars Organizer

Use a rustic-looking drawer as your functional centerpiece for your holiday decor. Some distressing on the new fresh paint coat and sleek pull with ornaments and the drawer transforms into a tableware organizer.

After the dinner is over, you can simply replace the stored items with seasonal decorations to adjust to the ordinary interior.

via Confessions of a Serial DIYer

12. Uplift Your Patio Time with Drawer Stands

If the drawers you are going to repurpose are deeper, your work will be less and the making easier. To increase the storage places of the free-standing storage units, just screw boards to the middle of the inside.

Depending on your decor and the drawers’ state, you may want to give them a fresh paint coat or leave them weathered for an improved antique vibe.

Related: 25 Most Creative DIY Furniture Makeovers

Old spindles are simply screwed to the bottom to give the shelving units height and rigidness.

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13. Hang Your Earrings Elegantly with a Drawer Organizer

Organizing is the key to a neat and welcoming home. The organizer from an old drawer is one of those DIY projects that are easy, fun and super functional.

You can apply the new storage item to any room but the idea here features how the organizer can be used for storing earrings in a shop. Screw hooks to the bottom of the drawer and arranges the earrings by their design.

The attention of people attending your shop will be easily attracted because of the unusual storage place and the unique design.

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14. Embrace Minimalism with a Drawer Bookshelf

Your favorite books and special magazine issues should be differentiated from the mass. Storing them in a wall shelving unit won’t reveal the rarity of the editions.

But placing them on a storage table with a boutique design will surely speak for their value.

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15. Bring Rustic Charm with a Distressed Drawer Holder

The magazine storage can be space-saving if the drawer is hung on the wall. Leave the surface weathered to make a sensible vintage impact on the contemporary interior.

This idea could be very helpful for hairdressing salons, offices or other workplaces.

via Itsy Bits and Pieces

16. Repurpose Vintage Drawers for a Modern Look

The vintage look of the repurposed drawers can be given a modern twist by arranging them in a zigzag pattern on the wall.

Use suitable hardware to fix them rigidly to the wall and place the decorations on the shelves.

Personal items like photos and the devices you practice your hobby with will leave a strong imprint on the interior and will give the space a homely look.

17. Elevate Your Mini Garden with Drawer Planters

No need for expensive garden planters. Just grab the old drawers out of the garage and stack them leaving gaps for the plants to peek out.

Don’t waste time sanding the paint off or re-painting them since the outdoor conditions will leave their prints on soon. Use the weathered look like a design effect of the unique upcycled garden idea.

18. Optimize Bathroom Storage with Drawer Wall Shelf

The wall over the toilet could be far more helpful if utilized with a shelving unit. This spot is perfect for the storage of towels and toilet paper rolls at a one-hand distance.

Related: 30 Cool DIY Furniture Hacks That Are So Creative

If you are inspired by the idea of increasing the storage units in a space-saving way, no need to spend any money. Ask a friend or look into the garage for furniture leftovers or scrap wood. Take one drawer, clean it well and hang it on the wall.

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19. Let Your Kids Have Fun with a Chic Drawer Dollhouse

Dollhouses could be quite expensive. This idea lets you make the doll place from your girl’s dreams from nightstand drawers.

You need two drawers and paints for this DIY idea. Put the drawers back to back and fix them with screws or glue. Customize the house with additional levels from scrap wood.

via Semiproper

20. DIY Polka Dot Cubic Shelves Using Old Drawers

Aren’t these polka dot cubic shelves adorable? If you are looking for something extraordinary, you won’t find it at the shop. You should make it yourself.

Old drawers come in hand to help you make the entryway or any other part of your home decor charming and personalized.

via Create Your World

21. Build a Rustic Ottoman Bench with Old Drawer 

The drawer from an old dresser is of the perfect size to make a functional ottoman to relax your feet on. As simple as it looks, you need legs cut from spindles to give the drawer height and mobility.

The fluffy cushion can be bought or hand-made to size. The repurposed drawer idea provides another function- as a storage place. Isn’t that amazing?

via Beyond The Picket Fence

22. Transform a Bathroom with Cabinets from Old Drawers

The bathroom also needs special attention when it comes to organization. Probably, you need a space-saving idea on a budget?

You can make as many bathroom cabinets as you may need from old drawers. Paint them white or decorate them with wallpaper, decoration possibilities are unlimited!

Leave them open or equip them with doors from old window frames! The design is entirely up to you!

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23. Add Texture and Character with Drawer Ottoman Bench

If you have already loved the idea for a drawer ottoman, you may want to read a step-by-step tutorial. The part with the cushion could seem like the most difficult one but actually, it isn’t.

You need a flat board cut at the size of the drawer opening and a hinge to attach it.

Related: 35 Super Creative Reused Spindle Ideas That Are Easy To Do

Glue the cushion on and enjoy the multifunctional hand-made ottoman.

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24. Bring Vintage Charm with Old Wood Drawer Organizers

If you need storage units for your bathroom that will give the sink top charm and a homely look, go to the thrift store. Look for narrow drawers from vintage dressers.

Usually, they have beautiful engravings and pulls which make the piece so valuable and outstanding.

In case their surfaces don’t match in color, apply a coat of stain or paint to give them a united look.

via Apartment Therapy

25. Make Sandwiches Easily with a Drawer Shelf

Looking for a repurposed drawer idea to use in the kitchen? Turn it into a functional sandwich station that won’t take any of the space.

All wraps and foils are put on dowels inside the drawer so that you can easily pull whichever you need. The wrap station is a great way to add a pinch of charming country chic to your kitchen.

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26. Modify an Entryway with a Personalized Drawer Display

This is another great idea that makes it possible to turn the entryway into an inseparable part of your home.

Displaying decoration possessing a personal meaning coheres with the interior of the rest of the rooms.

Hang the drawer on the wall and put family photos, candles, vases, treasures from the ocean on the shelves.

via Confessions of a Serial DIYer

27. Make a Statement with a Tall Drawer Stand

Give your bedroom a customized book shelving unit with tiers! It has a small footprint and will easily find its spot. Stack drawers up and secure them with screws.

Add legs to the bottom one to lift the lower level at an accessible height.

Good sanding and painting will recover the wood surfaces and give them a brand new look.

28. Be Bold and Creative with a Drawer Tiered Garden

This is one of the greatest old drawer ideas. A tiered garden planter is made by stacking identical in size drawers. The different lengths of the pairs of legs provide the planter with stability.

Paint the drawers or apply a dark stain on the wood surface to let the handmade garden feature stand out.

You can fill the inside of the drawers directly with soil or accommodate pots inside in case you are looking for a more universal and easy-to-maintain solution.

29. Step Up Home Library with a Rustic Drawer Bookshelf

Do you love reading books before falling asleep? Then you must be looking for a compact bookshelf which can handle many books.

Does it sound impossible? Not with this drawer repurposing idea! Simply by flipping the drawer over, you receive a generous surface for neat storage of your new books.

Space is not enough? Double it by stacking another drawer up.

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30. Keep the Party Going with a Drawer Serving Tray

The old dresser may have fallen apart but the drawers have remained hale. Don’t throw them away as they can be given a practical function in the kitchen or in the living room.

The new chance for the old drawers doesn’t require any modifications, only a new place. Place the drawer on the table and fill it with glasses and bottles of cocktails.

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31. Upcycled Greenery

This inventive garden solution turns an old chest of drawers into a tiered garden display, each “drawer” teeming with a variety of lush plants. It’s a creative and eco-friendly way to repurpose furniture, giving it a new life as a charming and space-efficient vertical garden.

Nestled against a wooden fence, this setup proves that with a little imagination, even the most unexpected items can become the centerpiece of green-thumb endeavors.

With the next ideas, we are going to prove one more time that the old stuff could be an inspiring source of unique decor. Do you have an old door that you wish to throw out? Wait for a second and see how you can repurpose it into a bold statement with a functional application.

The vintage door can be used inside and outside as a means to simply decorate or as an additional storage area?

Some of the old door projects upgrade the repurposing into building family-inspired cabinets, partitions or screens, and some even finished nooks!

Are you already curious to know how the old doors transform into a charming and vintage piece of your home? The best 50 amazingly creative repurposed old door ideas are only a second away from you.

1. Add Style with a Bi-Fold Corner Door Shelf

If you need more storage places, do not underestimate the corners of the rooms. Typically, they are left empty. But here is an inspiring idea of how to utilize them and contribute to sprucing up your space.

Related: 20 Best DIY Corner Shelves Designs To Add Even More Storage

Use a bi-fold door as the stand for a shelving unit. Simply measure the internal distance between the doors to cut your shelves.

This piece can be used for the storage of various items. In the bedroom, the repurposed bi-fold doors can become a jewelry display, in the living room this unique piece of furniture can turn into a bookshelf with a farmhouse effect.

2. Discover Timeless Beauty with Door and Bench Combo

Use an old door to turn it into a unique piece of entryway furniture. The door would actually act as the support and back of a sitting bench for two.

Add pillows to make staying there comfortable and also to enhance the visual interest.

This idea can be used also for creating functional items for the backyard as a potting bench for example.

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3. Add Art to Your Walls with an Arched Cabinet Door 

You can use the old doors as wall art. The unexpected repurposing into a decorative piece of your interior will create an instant point of interest.

The wood can be changed so that it matches the existing interior and looks good against the color of your wall. These arched cabinet doors don’t require any modification because their shape and antique look are enough to create an amazing decorative effect.

4. Upcycle a Door into a Rustic Bar Counter

With different reclaimed wood pieces, you can make beautiful storage furniture. An old door, old cabinet doors, the frame of the door and a new wooden board make a complete chest for storage.

In case the wood has cravings like shown, you don’t need to do any changes to the outer surface as it is beautiful as it is. In case the wood is plain and flat, you can try giving it a weathered look by distressing a coat of paint.

5. Transform a Barn Door into a Rustic Porch Table

This porch table has an incredible farmhouse look thanks to the top made of a reclaimed barn wood door. The rest of this DIY project requires wood according to the cut-out list in the tutorial below.

It is of a very clever design because it keeps the base small and the table large enough to gather many people with enough space for their legs.

via Grandma’s House DIY

6. Create a Rustic Library with Repurposed Old Door

This old door has been upcycled into the frame of a library. Wood scraps were used to make the shelves. The visual interest of creating a built-in library makes the unit so attractive.

The best place for this DIY repurposed old door idea is a corner where the door could be seen from anywhere in the room.

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7. Make a Unique Photo Display with an Old Door

Looking for a way to let your family photographs stand out? Try with an attractive photo frame. The old door transformed into a picture display acting also as a coat rack is just a genius idea!

Related: 101 Best DIY Hat Rack Ideas For A Perfect Hat Organization

In order to lessen the number of modifications needed, find a door with window panes. Place the photos in their places. Add a shelf to the top via brackets to make space for other family-enhancing decorations.

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8. Turn an Old Door into a Classic Full Length Mirror

This door is so beautiful that it needs a new life. And that has happened by replacing the bottom panel with a full-length mirror.

Related: 34 Beautiful Old Window Outdoor Decor Ideas For Your Yard To Stand Out

The functional repurposed door has a weathered look thanks to the marks of distressed and peeled-off paint. The existing ornaments at the top enhance the Victorian feel. Every part of this old door speaks about its age and value, even the hinges.

9. Maximize Space with a Repurposed Door Table

This craft table thinks about functionality and space-saving. It also thinks about making a beautiful farmhouse statement in the combined space.

Assembled in a bench-like shape, it is placed tightly against the wall. Its white weathered look makes a gorgeous backdrop for the darker pieces and accents in the room. Add hooks to the board to sort ribbons and other smaller items. The top can be used for creating your customized DIY treasures.

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10. Build a Rustic Coffee Table with Door Crafts

If you ever see a crawl space door, don’t miss it because we have got an awesome repurpose idea. Because of its size, it is perfect for a coffee tabletop. As supports you can use cabinet doors and hinges to attach to the bottom side of the door.

Related: 20 Rustic DIY Farmhouse Table Ideas For A Timeless Look

Add a bottom shelf to add space for storage of books, games, pillows. You can leave the table as it is or add casters to make it movable.

11. Upgrade Your Bedroom with a Rustic Door Headboard

The headboards are one of the means to make the interior of a bedroom more welcoming and relaxing. In addition to that, they can function as a statement piece.

Related: 62 Amazing And Cool Headboard Ideas

An easy idea to add this bed accessory without investing a lot is to use an old door. There are numerous designs you can choose from as well as colors.

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12. Be Creative with a Repurposed Door Ironing Station

If you would like to make your home more organized by creating space-saving storage solutions, try this fun and functional idea. It repurposes an old door into an ironing station simply by adding hooks to hold the ironing board.

Hang the door on an empty area of a wall and add some embellishments to turn the functional storage piece into part of the interior decor.

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13. Revamp a Door into a Functional Entryway Element

This entryway storage area is all you need to put everything you need in one place and give the space an organized and neat look.

An old door has been repurposed into the back of the multifunctional shelf unit. Two identical shutters act as the sides to which the shelves are attached. The two sections formed are just enough for storage of the shoes often worn by the family.

The top shelf is open to act as a display for decorations. Two wrought iron hooks above it enhance the vintage design of the storage unit and also play a role in the organization as places for key chains.

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14. Get Classic Elegance with Rustic Door Dressing Screen

Partitions could be used in many ways but they are quite expensive. Assembling old doors with hinges is a simple way to create a room partition. You need three or more doors.

The wooden surface is a good canvas to try different effects so you can make your handmade partition match the existing decor.

A bright color can make a bold statement in a neutral room. Ornaments glued to the whitewashed sides can give the repurposed doors an antique look.

15. Transform an Old Door into a Functional Storage Cabinet 

Need a storage unit with a small footprint and yet big enough to store all items related to the entryway? This creative idea of repurposing an old door is what you need. Added chalkboard surfaces to the top of the door give a canvas for family art that will add to the homely look.

The bottom part of the built unit acts as a storage cabinet with shelves, perfect for organizing the shoes. At the side of the door, two iron hooks are screwed where coats can be hung or all key chains stored safely.

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16. Bring Coastal Charm with Dusky Blue French Panel Backdrop

Need a quick vintage wall decor for your elegant living room? You need two-panel doors and some paint to make them eye-catching.

When leaned against the wall, they make a first impression with their bolder color and then you can notice the distressed edges of the panels.

This repurposed old French door idea can be used as stand-alone wall art or to be placed before a desk, a chest, a side table.

17. Unwind in Luxury with Upcycled Door Garden Nook

Four doors are used together to create a romantic vintage nook in the backyard. While this door assembly is good for differentiating the zone from the rest of the garden, it also acts as a privacy screen.

This handmade screen can be upgraded to a shade provider if another door is added at the top. Thus you can enjoy the fresh air in the comfort of your home in any weather.

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18. Stand Out with a Stable Door Display Shelf

Once this has been a beautiful and stable door. The signs of wearing have been too much to be still in use. Therefore a new purpose has been given to it- as a faux mantle.

The original surface has not been touched up at all. Instead, the cracks remain to remind of its age. The added shelf to the middle of it acts as a mantle where books or decorations can be displayed. The edges are decorated with carved pieces that give the unit a true vintage feel.

via Time Worn Interiors

19. Layer Natural Beauty with a Rustic Floral Door Display

Another technique you can try on your repurposed old door is the decoupage. Mixed with distressed paint you can achieve the effect of paper showing in the cracks of paint.

This imitates a Victorian look that will add elegance and a romantic vibe to a private room such as the bedroom.

20. Impress Guests with Freestanding Garden Door Window Box

Use an old door to give a flower garden a point of interest and why not also to add a new space for planters? This freestanding door is leaned against a chicken wire fence to provide a contrast for the colorful impatiens flowers to stand out.

Related: 30 Clever Old Door Outdoor Decor Ideas And Decorations

The window panes are left and a flower box is added below them to hold seasonal flowers.

21. Go Back in Time with a Vintage Letter Writing Desk

Do you admire vintage antiques? They are so romantic and so breathing history out! This idea features a reproduction in this style added to the outdoors. A vanity letter writing desk is made with an old weathered door, a wire basket and wrought iron corbels.

The iron brackets add to the antique look together with the deep color and the distressed areas. There is a shelf added to the top of the door to provide space for another vintage accent.

22. Refresh Your Bedroom with Multiple Doors Headboard

This incredible DIY upcycles two doors and one door frame to create an elevated headboard with a farmhouse look. The emptiness in the middle door is used to add an antique mirror that will visually enlarge the room and additionally enhance the uniqueness of the decor.

This mirror can easily be replaced with a wreath, a picture or any other decoration that will contribute to creating a one-of-a-kind headboard.

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23. Elevate Your Pantry with a Gothic Glass Door Finish

This antique Gothic lattice door is repurposed into a pantry door that matches the dark countertops of the kitchen. The glass panes are left to let some natural sunlight go in and let see what is inside be possible.

If you succeed in finding such a treasure, make sure to use it inside your home to add an antique and unique personalized vibe.

24. Store Your Jewelry with a Rustic Door Organizer

Lean the old door against the wall in the bedroom. Screw hooks on the surface and arrange your jewelry. Depending on the interior, you can change the color of the surface or play with the design of the hooks in case you are looking for a greater antique look.

Once all of your accessories are placed on the hooks you will be enjoying not only the practical sorter you have created but also the gorgeous decorative piece.

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25. Divide Your Room with a Rustic Antique Door

Use double glass-paned doors to create a partition that can zone the areas in a room. This idea can be inspiring for creating a home office, a craft studio, a reading nook and even a play nook.

Leave the glass panes on the doors to let the light go through and make the formed nook feel and look airier.

26. Transform an Old Door into an Elegant Wall Clock

If you already have a desk in the entryway, you can upgrade it without changing anything on it. Simply make some space to insert a door behind it.

The repurposed door becomes a desk topper that creates a point of interest because of its unusual place. The surface can be used for hanging a clock, a mirror, a wreath or a large family photo.

27. Add Privacy to Home Office with Aesthetic French Doors

There may be many reasons why you have a home office, especially nowadays. If you have made it in an odd part of your home or you have dedicated an area from a shared space, you can use old doors to distinguish it and make it more private.

It is an appreciated hint to use French doors with window panes as good light is very important for the working atmosphere. Another inspiration you can source from this image is how to attach the doors.

Since you will be building a new small room into the bigger one, use hinges to assemble the doors to each other and chains to suspend them from the ceiling.

28. Add a Functional Touch with Chalkboard Door Decor

Do you need a piece of decor that will add character and a homely vibe to your space? Then transform an old door into a cute message board.

All you need is to change the glass pane with a plywood board that is preliminarily covered with chalkboard paint. To make this decor also a functional piece of your home, add a small bench to its bottom.

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29. Create a Rustic Transition with Victorian-Style Door Frame

If you have transitional rooms and the door has been taken out to make the united space feel airier and continuous, you can use the provided space for the door to add a statement.

Use an antique door frame like this Victorian door frame example. The unique ornaments will show the quality of the wood and will emphasize its age and historical value.

In addition to that, such an antique will add elegance and enhance the homely vibe.

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30. Improve Your Outdoor Privacy with Colorful Doors

The screens are very good for zoning your backyard and adding privacy to a sitting or relaxing area. This idea uses four different in look doors and some hinges to make their assembly easy and the screen foldable.

Each door is of a different pastel color to give the garden an overflowing pop of color. The effect of painting them all one color would also be great if you are going to accentuate on the screen another way.

via Not Just a Housewife

31. Invigorate Your Yard with Stenciled Door Table 

This is a great idea of how to repurpose the old wooden door into a functional and appealing piece of your backyard.

The solid wooden board is so stable that it becomes the top of a table in the outdoor relaxing area. Use paints and stencils to give it a pop of color and charm for the summer season.

32. Showcase Your Skills with a Porch Swing Door

Need a relaxing corner on your porch? In case the space available is not that much, you can ensure this entertainment feature with a swing.

Related: 25 Best DIY Porch Swing Bed Ideas For Ultimate Relaxation

This idea features a swing made of a unique antique door that has no longer been in use. To give it a new function and find a way to expose its beauty, it is combined with a tabletop to form a bench. For the armrests, the legs of the same table had been used so that they match the style of the swing.

via Huckleberry Lane Furniture

33. Bring Rustic Elegance with Weathered Door Bench

This wooden bench has been made out of an old door. The weathered look is what gives it such a charm and in case your door is not that old, you can try applying different surface techniques to achieve this effect.

Add a cushion in a burlap or coffee bean sack pillow to make sitting there more comfortable and to add to the farmhouse look.

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34. Create a Chic Vertical Garden with a Repurposed Door

The old doors can be repurposed into a functional storage unit for the porch. Simply by leaning one against the wall, you reveal a new space to hang baskets with flowers.

Make sure to prepare everything in advance as hanging the pots to an inclined door could take some time. Choose a color for the paint of the door and the decoration of the pots that will match the existing decor or use the opportunity to turn it into your bold outdoor statement.

via Centsational Style

35. Get Unmatched Aesthetics with a Door Bookcase

This is another great idea of repurposing an old door into a shelving unit. For this purpose, you need a door with glass panes. Remove the glass so that the place where they were installed remains empty.

Add shelves and arrange books and decorations! In these easy steps, you have been able to turn the useless door into a beautiful corner bookshelf.

If you want to enhance the interesting look of this piece, don’t remove the hinges as they will add to the vintage look of the shelf unit.

36. Make a Statement with a Vibrant Red Sliding Barn Door

Looking for a unique statement for your home? Try this amazing and inspiring idea for replacing the plain pantry door with a barn wood front door.

The eye-catching colors and the surprising repurposing make an incredible focal point.

37. Adorn Your Room with Rustic Door and Wreath Display 

Sometimes you can only lean an old door against the wall to turn it into an amazing part of the interior. Add a wreath to make it more interesting.

If you enjoy the rustic effect, distress the surface with sandpaper.

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38. Add Texture with a Five Panel Door Bed Headboard

Sanding down and refinishing an old door to create a unique headboard is another way to repurpose and add style as well as personality to your bedroom.

A shelf has been added to the top of this door to display decorations. The distressed paint in neutral colors will fit with just about any paint color scheme you have chosen.

39. Define a Space with Chicken Wire and Wreath Door Decor

The old glass pane door can become a beautiful farmhouse decor by replacing the glass with chicken wire.

The chicken wire is also very practical when it comes to easy attachment of decorations like wreaths, pictures, even seasonal embellishments like Christmas balls.

via Down To Earth Style

40. Add Splendour with a Shabby Barn Door Jewelry Stand

The old door repurposing ideas can be used also in the shops. Adding it as a beautiful backdrop, the old doors can also be very functional to hold many small items, like jewelry for example.

Add old doorknobs, hooks, even nails to the wooden surface where the pieces of jewelry can be sorted and showcased. The added string of twine makes a dedicated place for hanging necklaces with clothespins.

via Jennifer Rizzo

41. Make a Cozy Garden Bench with Upcycled Old Door

We saw how a swing can be made out of an old door. Using the same tutorial and similar materials, you can make a rustic bench to put in the garden among the greenery and cheerful colors of the blossoms.

For that idea, you need an old door, a wooden beam, wrought iron armrests and hinges. Depending on your vision, the surface of the bench can be showing the marks of age or be upgraded with a new coat of paint.

42. Hang Your Coats with a Rustic Barn Door Hanger

Make a combined unit that will provide a sitting area, a compartment for storage of shoes and a dedicated area for the coats. This idea features even more- a top shelf to add family-inspired decorations.

Made of a reclaimed door and a bench, this entryway piece of furniture is a unique way to make the space more organized without covering much of the floor space.

43. Elevate Your Dining Table with a Glossy Door Tabletop

Maybe you have been wondering how an ornated door can be transformed into a tabletop? Filling the sections with material to make the entire surface even would take a lot of time and will ruin the design of the door.

This image gives a hint of how to turn a twelve-panel door into an elegant dining table. Get a glass panel of the size of the door and place it onto the door.

In addition to ensuring that the table can be used, it will protect the wood from damages and stains.

44. Turn Old Doors into Gorgeous Faux Window Shutters

Do you like the decorating ideas with old shutters? Below you can find inspiration on where to install them and how to get the most of their rustic look.

Related: 45 Creative Old Shutter Decor Ideas To Add More Texture To Your Home

In case you don’t have any shutters or you don’t want to invest in buying them, you can try making them from an old door. The final look of the faux shutters is so good that you wouldn’t regret spending time on this DIY project.

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45. Transform Your Door with Chalkboard and Shelf

This old door is repurposed into a decorative storage unit for the backyard.

The added chalkboard that replaces the windowpane gives endless opportunities to write welcoming or inspiring phrases while the shelf below makes space to put a vase with seasonal flowers or make it another flower stand.

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46. Bring Farmhouse Charm with Upcycled Wooden Door Bench

Because of the size of the doors and the stability of the solid wood, they are a great supply for building sitting furniture. This garden bench is an example of a design you can make simply by cutting the door into two halves.

Add posts to the bottom side of the seat to support it.

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47. Experience Unrivaled Style with Vintage Door Lighted Shelf

This salvaged door idea proves that trash could be turned into treasure with some creativity and wish. Finding the best spot for the weathered door is of the greatest importance.

The neutral interior of this room needed a piece to add character. The door becomes a bookshelf by adding two boards to the top with brackets. The original old doorknob, the latch and the hinges are left to increase the vintage effect the door adds to the space.

An interesting idea was to put a vintage lamp sconce to the top edge that will illuminate the great display at night.

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48. Light Up Your Home with Vintage Door Sconces

If your bedroom is not that big but you want to provide the comfort of a regular room, you can repurpose two identical doors into space-saving nightstands.

Depending on the function of these non-standard nightstands, you can add a lamp sconce to the top and a shelf below to store books and magazines.

49. Be Bold with a Repurposed Door Wine Rack

Having a wine rack makes the collection of special sorts of wines more personalized and valuable. Making racks built-in the walls could be an investment you can’t afford at the moment, so we give you an idea for a temporary solution, following the easy DIY steps below.

Choose a solid door in the first place and then drill holes that will hold the wine bottles. Lean the door against the wall to make sure that it will withstand the weight of the wine collection.

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50. Elevate Your Home Decor with an Exquisite Sliding Door

This door is so beautiful that it would be a crime not to find a new way to re-live it! You can include it in the interior as a decorative piece or give it a dual function as a practical part of your home.

Apart from installing it somewhere in your home, you don’t need to do anything else on it.

Leaving the rusty marks, the weathered surface of the wood as they are lets this piece interact with the existing decor giving it a unique bold accent. The added metal dowel turning the windowed door into a sliding door makes the idea perfect for small spaces.

There is a saying “Trash for some people is a treasure for others” and we are just about to prove it!

Check the unique decor ideas for upcycling ordinary items from our daily life.

1. DIY Cheese Grater Owl

When metal utensils start to rust, they usually go directly into the garbage. Well, the rust has its charm and this cute owl figure proves it.

Related: 22 Amazing Ways To Reuse & Recycle Old Kitchen Utensils

Adding other scrap materials like metal caps, buttons and springs gives the grater a brand new look! Added to a flower arrangement on the patio, the owl quickly adjusts to its natural setting and peeks out from greenery and blossoms.

via My Turn for Us

2. Fairy Light PET Bottle Lamp Project

The structure hidden behind this unique standing lamp is a PET bottle. The material is dangerous for the environment, so the more recycled applications it has, the better.

Cut the neck of the bottle and weave a string of lights inside it. Then just wrap a plain sheet of paper around it to enjoy the smooth illumination.

via Oh Oh Deco

3. Easy DIY Clock From A Bicycle Wheel

The bicycle rim transforms into a vintage unique clock in two quick steps.

Related: 26 Upcycled Garden Ideas Anyone Could Do

Because of the round shape, there is no need to do any modification. Just glue plastic numbers on and add a clock mechanism in the center.

via eHow

4. Rope Wrapped Box Basket

These trash-to-treasure ideas are not only about saving money, they are about finding a way to be environment friendly and aware.

An easy and quick idea to replicate the store-sold rustic baskets is featuring decorating a plain cardboard box with linen inside to hold things tightly and neat and rope glued on the outer surface.

via Elizabeth Joan

5. Upcycled Plain Plastic Bucket

You would be amazed to understand that this satin beauty has been once a plastic black bucket. Those ones that florist sell flowers or you buy a new plant in. What is the secret?

A rose furniture applique made of resin has been slightly heated to become flexible and to be glued to the surface.

via Shabby FuFu

6. Creative Towel Holder From Old Mugs

Looking for an additional kitchen organizer? Use the old metal mugs to create a vertical compact towel organizer.

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7. Dramatic Chicken Wire Lampshade

The secret to influencing decor is its uniqueness. Repurposing and upcycling supplies and items always achieve that impact. So is this extraordinary chandelier.

Related: 28 Best Farmhouse Pendant Lights

The handmade lampshade repurposes a piece of chicken wire net to turn it into the focal point of a cozy living space.

via The Wood Grain Cottage

8. Colorful Hanging Flowerpot Colander

The original design of the colander makes it suitable for repurposing it into a hanging planter.

The existing holes deal with the drainage and the handles make suspending it to the ceiling or to the pergola so easy.

via Kalyn Brooke

9. Repurposed Sweater Adds Texture To A Lampshade

Wrap the lampshade with a piece of a sweater to give it a winter-themed look. If you are looking only for temporary decoration, join the two ends with a thread.

via Beth Bryan Designs

10. Upgrade Your Trash Cans With Rope

For less than $4 the plastic bin becomes a rustic bathroom accessory. Well, and with 6 glue sticks but you already have them, right?

via Neli Design

11. Upcycle An Old Tire To A Cozy Seat

These boho ottomans make the atmosphere so cheerful! Plus they ensure comfortable sitting in cases where more people gather together.

The old car tires become part of the furniture easily- with some paint, rope and cushions.

via Inhabitat

12. Refresh Vintage Finds With Paint

Decor dishes are quite expensive but with this upcycle idea that is no longer valid!

A set of thrift shop findings and a glossy white paint spray combine together to change the aged surface into a stylish decoration.

via Sincerely Sara D

13. Spring Centerpiece Of Waterfall Blooms

Have you ever wondered how these blossom fountains are made?

The secret is revealed- a piece of two-wire cable is first glued to the inside of the cup, then bent and the other end glued to the dish to give the creation this elevated look. Get your spring bouquet of faux flowers and glue to the cable.

via DIY Enthusiasts

14. New Use For Old Baking Tins

Get a Lazy Susan mechanism and create your own functional and space-saving organizer.

Related: 35 Smart Kitchen Countertop Organizing Ideas To Free Up More Space

The tin baking tins quickly wear out so you probably already have three of them ready to be incorporated into the elevated storage unit.

via Grillo Designs

15. Repurposed Chair Adds Bathroom Storage

The piece of a wooden chair that usually breaks down is the seat. When that happens, we do not see the opportunities behind and just throw the chair away.

Related: 22 Creative Ways To Repurpose Old Chairs And Make Them Shine Again

This idea inspires how to give the back of a wooden chair a new purpose as a bathroom shelf. Very comfortable, of small size, space-saving as it is attached to the wall and mostly with a unique rustic charm.

via Prodigal Pieces

16. DIY Wine Glass Bell Jar

The broken wine glass becomes a fancy decoration when repurposed into a bell jar. The key to making it a useful treasure is to cover the sharp glass end with thick rope.

Doing a double function, the decorated end gives the elegant piece a rustic shade.

via By Wilma

17. Recycled Bottles Allow Clear Storage

All of you who have small kids know that organization is a blurry goal, especially in their room. So instead of investing a lot in fancy containers that may last only 2 days, try figuring out other ways to make their belongings and accessories sorted.

The PET bottles are a great solution because you can easily accumulate the number of them you need. Add a zipper between the two parts to connect them and to keep things tightly inside the plastic organizer.

via Make It Love It

18. Decorative Plate To Decorative Mirror

Add a sticky mirror decoration to the center of a large plate to make it a unique interior piece.

19. Upcycled Lotion Bottle Phone Caddy

This phone holder is very practical and very easy to be made.

Related: 50 Smart Dollar Store Organization And Storage Ideas To Help You Keep Everything In Place

An empty lotion bottle is cut in the shape of the image and then decorated with a piece of fancy fabric.

via Make It Love It

20. Get Creative With Coffee Cans

All metal tins can be transformed into planters- the baby and dog food containers, the coffee cans.

Some paint, decoration like threads, lace, decoupage paper, etc. and the tin surface fades away to give the planters a customized look.

via The Wicker House

21. New Life For A Vintage Mirror

When you go to the thrift shop, don’t pass through damaged items. Instead, think about how the parts that are not damaged can be used.

For example, a mirror that is broken still has life. Replace the mirror with a chalkboard piece or a wooden board painted with chalk paint. The new wall art offers multifunctionality for writing notes, inspiring thoughts or simply as an addition to the farmhouse interior.

via Confessions of a Serial DIY-er

22. Cable Spool Bookcase Stool

The cable spool can be repurposed into a side table easily.

Related: 30 Cool DIY Furniture Hacks That Are So Creative

Add casters to the bottom of the side table to turn it into a movable library.

via DIY Inspired

23. Add Charm With Unusual Textiles

The coffee bean bags change their shape into pillow cases to enhance the comfort of a rustic entryway.

Related: 40 Best DIY Entryway Bench Project Ideas You Can Do In One Day

No special sewing machines are needed, even the basic sewing skills are sufficient to give the bag a smaller size.

24. Easy Decorative Boxes

Another upcycling idea with coffee bean bags turns cardboard boxes into rustic storage containers.

They can function in many ways- in the kitchen for spices, in the living room as a table centerpiece, in the bedroom as a make-up organizer.

via A Piece of Rainbow

25. Candle Holder Mason Jar Project

Random glass jars turn into a luxe addition to the mantel or to the living room by upgrading them with holders and knobs from the Dollar Store.

Because of the glass material, these containers are very protective so including them in the bathroom organization is also possible.

via Girl In The Garage

26. Upcycled Tin Can Utensil Storage

Add a pop of color to your kitchen with baby food cans. They are a sentimental memory from the baby years of the kid and throwing them away is difficult.

This idea gives them a new application that helps the de-cluttering of the kitchen countertop.

via Handimania

27. Repurposed Pallet Vase Shelf

A piece of pallet transforms into a compact wall shelf that adds a unique farmhouse charm to the living room.

Related: 30 Ways Of Turning Wooden Pallets Into Unique Pieces Of Furniture

The shelf at the bottom is sturdy enough to accommodate heavier items like pots with flowers.

via Savvy Saving Couple

28. New Table From Vintage Luggage

The retro suitcases are quite heavy and therefore using them for their original application is not possible nowadays. However, their design is so unique that throwing them away is a crime.

Thanks to their shape and strength, they can easily become part of useful furniture. Add hairpin legs to the bottom to turn the trash suitcase into a coffee table or line the lid with a pillow to use as an ottoman.

via DIY Network

29. DIY Mason Jar Light Fixture

Another upcycling idea with jars turns the Mason jars into a pendant light. Drill a hole in the lid to put the supply cable through.

Screw the bulb and close the jar. The final result is a functional and impressive pendant light with a unique design.

via DIY Projects

Garden containers are the perfect solution for having a flower garden even in the smallest yard. They are also a preferred way for the growth of plants in homes where there are small kids and pets.

Nowadays we also aim to take care of the environment, so combining all of these we have decided to show you what items from our daily routine can be repurposed into plant holders.

You will save money, you will surely create an unexpected focal point and most of it all you will be enjoying making a unique garden container yourself.

1. Decorate Wooden Boards With Paint And Flowers

Any galvanized bucket can be repurposed into a planter. The biggest ones are quite heavy, so their place should be on the ground.

The smaller ones, however, can easily be attached to vertical surfaces with nails. If you don’t want to damage a wall or the fence, hang the buckets to pallet slats first.

2. Upcycled Vintage Desk Planter

Use that old desk for vintage porch decor. Paint it in bright cheerful color and pull out the drawers to hold seasonal flowers.

Any flat surface can become a flower display so the desk is surely a great alternative to the expensive leveled flower stand.

3. Vintage Dog Food Tin Cactus Garden

For an ultimate vintage and farmhouse visual effect, repurpose an old metal box into a garden container.

Depending on its size, you can create an arrangement of different kinds of plants, succulents.

4. Multiuse Repurposed Iron Tub

The vintage iron tubs are very durable and also a great source of DIY repurposed ideas. This idea shows how to turn it into a combined table with a flower planter.

Attach a wooden board to the top, leaving half of the tub uncovered. This section can be filled with soil or pots can be placed in.

5. Birdbath Planter For Succulent Garden

Use a ceramic fountain as a flower stand. Instead of seeing water flowing, plant various kinds of flowers to imitate the fall.

You will be enjoying a colorful and textured living waterfall in your own backyard.

6. DIY Vintage Chair Planter

Have an old wooden chair that is no longer in use or is damaged? Use it as a garden container by taking the seat off. The wood will take a unique rustic look if it is whitewashed and then distressed in some areas.

Related: 22 Creative Ways To Repurpose Old Chairs And Make Them Shine Again

Use a galvanized basin as a flower pot to install in the place of the seat.

7. Stacked Desk Drawer Flower Planter

Imitate a tiered flower stand with drawers. Stack them on top of the other leaving openings for direct planting of flower kinds or to place pots in.

Related: 18 Amazing Tiered Planters To Make Your Yard So Beautiful

The wooden stand can be supported with reclaimed posts, old chair legs or bed legs.

via Sweet Pea Garden Collection

8. Tiered Vegetable Garden Planter

Use the metal fruit and vegetable organizers as garden containers. To keep the plants in the wire sections, you need to think of coverage that will keep the soil in place.

Coconut lining is good for that purpose as well as the plain plastic pots.

9. Repurpose A Hat Stand With Colorful Cookware

Any kitchenware that has once served as a container can be repurposed into a flower container. The strainers and the wicker baskets are perfect for that new application because they allow drainage and suspending.

Related: 48 Cute Outdoor Hanging Planter Ideas For Your Backyard

Use ropes and chains to hang them to your porch for a bolder farmhouse effect.

via Pebble Soup

10. Plant Greens In Colorful Wagons

The toys remain unused and forgotten as years pass by.

Related: 18 Amazingly Creative Vintage-Looking Garden Planters

This is an idea of how to give them a new life, turning them into a sentimental garden focal point.

11. Vertical Succulent Garden In Distressed Frame

Succulents and moss are the best kinds for flat vertical gardening. Creating a living picture requires a large frame that is deeper than the standard ones. Cover the backside with a plywood sheet and then fill the formed box with soil.

On the top of the frame, place a wire mesh that will let every plant has its own cell to grow. Now it’s time to plant the succulents. When the arrangement is finished, let the frame stay in a horizontal position for two weeks.

After that, your new outdoor wall art is ready to be exposed.

12. Paint A Vintage Bucket For A Colorful Planter

The barrels look amazing when repurposed into garden containers.

Related: 26 Best Garden Planter Ideas To Add Even More Charm To Your Backyard

Their texture and antique look instantly attract attention when combined with the delicacy of the planted flowers.

via Heather Bullard

13. Old Wheelbarrows Get A New Life

The wheelbarrows get rust in time and that limits their usage. Instead of throwing them away, find an empty spot in your backyard that needs a visual interest.

The basin of the wheelbarrow is very large so your options for flower kinds and arrangements are literally endless.

14. Elevate Plant Hangers With Vintage Wheels

Use the old rusty wheels as a charming flower pot hanger.

To let them stand out, make sure that they are suspended in height and visible. You can screw them to a pergola or create a wooden structure like the one shown.

15. Hanging Flowers Enhance Rustic Bucket’s Charm

The defect of this rusty damaged bucket has become a charming effect when it has been complemented by an old rusty spring.

Since the repurposed garden container is suspended in height, make sure that you add cascading flowers or vines.

via Gypsy Farmgirl

16. Add A Flower Box To A Bright Bicycle

The old bicycle becomes a bold planter only by changing its color. Its condition doesn’t matter.

Once you lean it against the fence, you will never want to get rid of its vintage charm as a repurposed garden planter.

17. Colorful Upcycled Flowerpot Chandelier

Creating a floral point of interest on the ceiling will enhance the curb appeal of your home.

Related: 48 Charming Porch Planter Ideas To Boost Your Curb Appeal

An easy DIY container garden idea features a tutorial on how to turn a store-bought chandelier into a ceiling flower stand.

via While They Snooze

18. Repurposed Tire Makes A Colorful Planter

Turning tires into garden containers is probably the most common and practical repurposed garden container.

The reasons for giving them this new application are many- they are durable, changing their color is easy, the hollow section is wide enough to create a mini garden.

19. Drawer Top Plant Stand

Any furniture leftovers could come in hand in your DIY repurposed container garden project. A drawer can be used on its own as a flower planter or be given a visual interest by lifting it on legs.

Use the height to add another level where a flower pot can be placed.

via My Love 2 Create

20. Vintage Teapot Planter

This idea is very easy but also inspiring. The vintage teapot quickly becomes a flower container simply by placing a pot in it.

You can also try planting the flower directly into the pot once it has been filled with suitable soil.

21. Toy Planters Add Playful Color

Looking for a tiny flower pot? Use the old toys of your boys to create a set of unique small planters.

via House of Hawthornes

22. Creative Use For A Metal Gutter

Bench-like support holds a metal gutter. No, this is not a water container, this is an interesting garden container that holds a garden of blooming flowers.

via 100 Layer Cake

23. Rainboot Garden Décor

Give your backyard a fun focal point by turning the old pair of rain boots into flower pots.

Place them on the steps where this type of shoes would actually sit if they were used to increase the point of interest.

24. Shoe Holder Adds Vertical Garden Space

This type of garden container is perfect for people that love green thumb practicing but don’t have the actual space to reveal it entirely.

Attached to a fence or to the outside wall, the shoe organizer provides at least 12 sections to grow fresh herbs or flowers.

via Good Housekeeping

25. Waterfall of Greenery In Wooden Crates

Stack wooden crates on top of the other leaving openings for plants to grow. The tiered pattern shown helps the forming of a green waterfall once the greenery has developed.

Such an idea can be an inspiration for mixing blooming cascading flowers with vines.

26. Broken Window Succulent Garden

If you think that making a living wall art is difficult, you can try the simpler way to create the same effect. The window frame is thick enough to let creating of a box section after nailing a plywood board at the backside of it.

Instead of fixing a wire mesh, add another polyethylene layer over the plywood and cut notches from where the plants will grow.

27. Vertical Flowerpots On An Old Door

Use an old door as a support for a compact vertical planter. It can be leaned against the fence or a column in the backyard to make the ordinary structure beautiful.

To hold the pots in position, use brackets or other metal fixtures from the hardware store.

28. Vintage Toy Cart Makes A Creative Planter

This is an amazing repurposing container garden idea we all admire! The toy shopping cart that is not interesting anymore has become a unique 3-dimensional vegetable planter.

Seeds are inserted into the accumulated soil to start protruding from each wire section in some days.

via 1001 Gardens

29. Old Luggage Planter World Tour

This is an idea of how to keep the seedlings in one place until they grow enough to be transplanted in the garden.

This old suitcase is too heavy for its original application but perfect to securely embrace the pots with vegetables and herbs.

via HGTV

30. Galvanized Metal Tiered Flowers

If you don’t want to invest in interesting garden accessories, you can create your own from reclaimed vintage tools. A bucket placed on the ground becomes a planter for seasonal flowers simply by filling it with soil.

Related: 20 Super Creative DIY Ideas To Repurpose Five Gallon Buckets

A metal fixture has been curved to end in a hook where a funnel is attached. But instead of water, flowers are flowing through, so appealing!

via Chaotically Creative

31. Upcycled Broiler Makes A Rustic Planter

IF you like the authentic vintage design of this container, you may find it at the flea market. This is a broiler once used for cooking. Nowadays, there are modern cooking utensils that have displaced it.

Related: 30 Fantastic Reused And Repurposed Galvanized Tub And Bucket Ideas

However, they cannot displace its repurposed application as a flower pot.

via Little Brags

32. Frame Colorful Watering Cans

Use an old window frame as a defining vertical plant holder. This repurposed container garden idea is very easy as you don’t have to modify anything. Add screw hooks to the middle sections to hang identical size watering cans.

If you want to achieve the same effect like the one shown, insert nails in the fence to let the watering cans look like hanging in the air. Then attach the window frame over to divide them from the ambiance and let them clearly stand out.

Have you ever wondered what to do with the five gallon buckets that are lurking around your garage?

These big buckets are so spacious and sturdy that it’s a shame to throw them away.

No need to head to the recycling center — these genius projects can help you repurpose five-gallon buckets in ways that are useful, beautiful or both.

1. Create An Aquaponic Ecosystem

If you’ve been thinking about getting into aquaponics, don’t race out to buy an expensive system — you can build your own with a couple of five-gallon buckets and a few containers from around the house.

The water from the plants filters down to the fish, who provide nutrients to the water via their excrement.

This fortified water is pumped back up to the plants.

via Instructables

2. Composting Tea Bucket

Compost is a well-known way to fertilize your garden and minimize household waste.

Turn that compost into easy to spread “compost tea” with the help of a five-gallon bucket.

The sturdy plastic walls keep the compost and the water inside safely, whether you’re brewing outdoors or in the garage.

via Fine Gardening

3. Easy DIY Bucket Stools

Do you ever wish you had extra seating for parties and kids’ gatherings?

Add padding and simple fabric upholstery to the lid of the bucket, secure it to the top rim, and you have an adorable extra seat that’s easy to store.

For best results, choose a fabric that complements the bucket color.

via Pinterest

4. Protect Your Plants With Bucket Covers

Keep rabbits and other pests away from your plants by turning a five-gallon bucket into a simple protector.

Using a handy oscillating tool, cut out large panels from the bucket and cover it with a mesh bag.

Set it over the plant to keep out the critters, all while allowing sunlight and water to nourish the leaves.

5. Upcycled Outdoor Table Base

To look at this adorable table, you’d never guess it’s built around a five-gallon bucket. The trick?

Cover the sides with planks of reclaimed wood and add a coat of paint before attaching the top.

Your table will look like it came straight from a shabby chic boutique.

via Make The Best of Things

6. Organize Your Bag Collection

Corral all of the plastic bags you get at the grocery store with this clever bucket dispenser.

Load them in through a hole in the top; whenever you need a bag, simply pull it out through the lower opening.

The bucket holds plenty of bags, and the plastic sides keep out water and dirt.

7. Bucket And Pool Noodle Outdoor Toilet

It’s never fun to use the bathroom in the great outdoors, especially when you have to pack out waste.

This DIY camping toilet solves all of the problems — we love how the pool noodle keeps the bag in place and doubles as a seat.

Add a roll of toilet paper to the bucket handle, and you’re ready to get outdoors.

8. Reduce Water Dependence By Harvesting

Reduce your dependence on city water by harvesting rainwater in a five-gallon bucket.

Use what you collect to water your garden or flush your toilet.

Depending on your local laws, you might even get a tax credit for this sustainable system.

via Urban Survival Site

9. Cool Your Space With A DIY Bucket Cooler

There’s no need for an expensive air-conditioning system when you have a five-gallon bucket on hand.

This creative project uses a fan, a pump, and a few other inexpensive items to harness the cooling power of water.

Connect a solar panel, and you can even cool your RV or tent on a camping trip.

via Survival Life

10. Outdoor Camping Stove DIY

Do you have a metal five-gallon bucket on hand?

Turn it into a rocket stove that’s small, portable, and perfect for outdoor cooking.

Since the flame is contained inside the bucket, this clever little stove reduces waste and eliminates messes.

via Root Simple

11. Hanging Bucket Planter For Tomato Plants

Enjoy a steady crop of fresh tomatoes all summer long with this DIY tomato planter.

The bucket becomes an upside-down planter — hang it from a hook, and your tomato plants will extend all the way to the ground.

Related: 20 Ways To Grow Your Perfect Vegetable Garden

When it’s time to harvest, the tomatoes are easy to see and even easier to pick.

via Gardening Know How

12. Large Scale Birdhouse Project

Upgrade your yard and encourage bigger birds to visit with this DIY birdhouse.

The base is a five-gallon bucket, so you’ll create plenty of space for a variety of feathered friends.

Related: 26 Upcycled Garden Ideas Anyone Could Do

We love the coco-lined top; add succulents to create a living roof that grows right from the natural fibers.

via Blue Roof Cabin

13. Weighted PVC Pipe Umbrella Stand

A patio umbrella is a lifesaver on a hot day, but the bases can be extremely expensive.

Save money by making our own out of a five-gallon bucket, cement, and a length of PVC pipe.

When the cement sets, slip your umbrella into the pipe for instant shade.

via Hub Pages

14. DIY Chicken Feed Dispenser

Keep your backyard chickens fed with the help of a bucket feeder.

This project takes less than an hour to make, but it can save you hours of time in the chicken coop.

A large metal roasting pan catches the feed and dispenses the perfect amount to satisfy your brood.

via Bless This Mess

15. Make A Toddler Swing From A Bucket

Kids grow quickly, and before you know it, they’re too big for your expensive swing set.

Solve that problem by making a child swing out of a five-gallon bucket.

With a few simple cuts, you can turn a cheap bucket into a supportive seat that will delight your little ones.

via Instructables

16. Add A Fabric Organizer For Art Supplies

Do you need to bring an order to your art supplies?

All you need is a five-gallon bucket and a DIY fabric organizer.

Related: 45 Super Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts You And Your Kid Would Love To Make

The individual pockets hold pencils, markers, and paintbrushes, while the interior is the perfect spot for paper, scissors, and bulk supplies.

via One Orange Giraffe

17. Grow Your Own Rice In A Bucket

Grow your own crop of fresh, delicious rice in this DIY bucket planter.

Since rice requires lots of water, a durable five-gallon bucket is a perfect solution.

Related: 15 Vegetables That You Can Regrow Again And Again

Start your seeds inside, and move them outside when the weather warms up — the handle makes it easy to transport your rice.

via One Green Planet

18. Easy DIY Side Table Shelves

When you have buckets that are broken or flimsy, don’t throw them away — turn them into these beautiful side tables.

The cut-down buckets become supports for the table legs, so you don’t need to worry about complex cross-braces.

As a bonus, the supports double as handy shelves.

via Oh Oh Deco

19. DIY Portable Camping Shower

Feel fresh in the great outdoors with a clever camping shower.

This model is built inside a five-gallon bucket, so it’s a breeze to transport and carry.

Just add a PVC shower spigot, hang the bucket from a tree, and you’re ready to get clean.

It is not a secret that we love wine! We know what to do with the elixir closed in the bottle. But how about the bottle after the wine is gone?

Don’t throw it away as we have prepared an amazing collection of non-standard and beautiful ideas that will add a point of interest to your interior or exterior.

Get to know the best craft ideas that will give new life to the glass bottles and will let you recycle them in a more attractive way!

1. Cut Glass Bottles with Thermal Shock Effect

You may have thought that cutting a glass bottle is impossible but not anymore. You can do it using the thermal shock effect. Get a string and pass it through the glass.

Detach the bottom and start placing polka dots on the glass following a pattern you like.

Spray paint over the dots and then carefully remove them.

Then place a candle on the bottom and assemble both parts together.

via Madame Criativa

2. Turn Wine Bottles into Eye-Catching Succulent Planters

The wine bottles can be turned into succulent planters. Cut the top part and then fill it in with sand and suitable potting mix.

This glass planter can beautify a windowsill, a mantle or can be used also as a table centerpiece.

via Melted Bottle

3. Transform Wine Bottles into Decorative Art Pieces with Paint

Although one of the easiest DIY wine bottle transformation projects, it has a great decorative impact, especially when a few bottles are grouped on a shelf.

First cover the external surface of the glass with a thick coat of white paint. Then get a newspaper or a book and draw patterns of images you like.

Gluing them onto the surface can be done with a Mod podge.

via The Wicker House

4. Rustic and Modern DIY Wine Bottle Chandelier

This amazing project uses wine bottles and a barn wood to end as a chandelier with rustic and modern touches.

Apart from cutting the glass, the other harder step is to put through cable through each bottle in order to attach the bulb.

via DIY Network

5. Create Aromatic Ambience with a DIY Wine Bottle Candle

As easy as it looks, the only upgrade you should do to the wine bottles is to clean them well from any residue as to let the metallic spray paint stick well.

Then place a candle into each bottleneck. Such a DIY wine bottle candle could be part of a romantic dinner or surprise.

via Ruffled Blog

6. Upcycle Wine Bottles with Decoupage For Unique Designs

The wine bottles can be upcycled by making decoupage on the surface. Their look will be entirely changed- from a floral motif to a themed or holiday image.

This way they can be reused many times by storing different alcohol in them.

via DIY Elanka

7. Create a Unique 3D Design with Torn-Paper Decoupage

This technique is very similar to the decoupage. The difference comes with the entireness of the image.

Instead of gluing an image, it is torn into pieces that are glued onto the glass to create a volumetric surface thanks to the overlapping of the pieces.

This technique can be applied by using an old world map, book pages, colorful paper scrap pieces.

via Karen Kavett

8. Glam Up Your Home with a Glitter-Covered Wine Bottle Décor

This wine bottle can be used as a Christmas decor or as a glam accent on a shelf.

Making it is an easy task- sand the entire glass surface and then cover it with an acrylic sealer. Pour glitter on a paper and start rolling the glass surface in the glitter.

via Jenny On The Spot

9. Transform Wine bottles into Modern Planters

If you cut a wine bottle into halves, you can turn it into a modern planter that will require almost no maintenance.

The neck-half will be holding the plant, the other one will water it. Use mesh to protect the soil from falling into the neck. Attach a few cord lengths at the mesh bottom which will transport the water to the roots.

Then fill the mesh with soil and plant the flower.

via Cheap Crafting

10. Build a Vibrant Bottle Centerpiece for Your Backyard

Are you looking for a craft that will anchor interest in your backyard? This bottle centerpiece will surely do.

During the day the sunlight will pass through the glass, reflecting beautiful shades. During the night, the lamp’s illumination will go through the glass, making the illumination smoother.

11. Create a Bird Feeder from an Upcycled Wine Bottle

Would you like to welcome nature to your yard? This bird feeder will do it.

Start by drilling a hole in the wine bottle. Use a special diamond drill bit to make it.

Once the holes are drilled (one on each side), attach a plate or a saucer to the bottom using epoxy.

via The Garden-Roof Coop

12. Transform Your Wine Bottles Into Beautiful Candle Holders

Similar to other projects, a wine bottle is cut into halves with a glasscutter bit.

Both of the halves can be turned into candle holders with different designs.

via Invite and Delight

13. Inexpensive Themed Décor with Painted Wine Bottles

The wine bottles can be used for fun and very inexpensive themed decor. Whether for a bachelorette or a birthday, the bottles should be painted first.

The thick coat of paint provides a good adhesive surface and background that will distinguish the accents and motifs.

via Lauren Azevedo

14. Use a Wine Bottle to Create a Floating Candle

This is an example of what can be done with the bottom half of a wine bottle.

Filled with water, it will make the tea candle look like a floating flame.

via La Crema

15. Unique Upcycled Wine Bottle Décor With Cord and Glue

The upcycled wine bottle can become a rustic decor only by weaving it with cord. To let the cord stay on the glass, use a hot glue gun.

The new layer gives a lot of decoration possibilities. Use lace, pearls, gems, faux flowers to make the bottle unique.

via Le Blog Aurore

16. Create a Party Atmosphere with DIY Tiki Bottle Torches

You can make entertaining decor for your next outdoor party by turning the plain wine bottles into tiki torches.

Start by cleaning the bottles. Then make the torch assembly- for each bottle you need a tiki wick, a metal fitting, gravel for the bottom and oil.

17. Create a Coastal-Inspired Wine Bottle with Twine Fishnet

There is a wine bottle craft for all of the interior decors.

If you want to upcycle a bottle and fit it into a coastal decorated area, wrap the bottle into twine woven as a fishnet.

via Cameo Cottage Designs

18. Add Color to Your Interior with Twine-Wrapped Bottles

Such twine-wrapped bottles will give a pop of color to the interior, especially when grouped together.

All you need to do is to prepare the glass surface for sticking the twine onto it. Use a hot glue gun or white glue.

via Wedding Window

19. Peeking Mummy DIY Wine Bottle Craft for Halloween

Another theme of the DIY wine bottle crafts cover is Halloween. This cute peeking mummy is made out of medical tape wrapped around the bottle.

A pair of oversized googly eyes will finish the creepy image in a fun way.

20. Personalize Wine Bottles with Chalkboard Paint

This craft will provide an individual approach to each bottle. Painting the glass with black chalkboard paint gives a canvas for fun messages or inspiring words that will stay forever.

via Be Spoke Bride

21. Creative Ways to Recycle Glass Bottles with DIY Projects

Wanna know all the possible ways to cut glass bottles? The author below has gathered them all in one place.

You can trust each method as it has been shared by people that have already tried it.

via Craftaholics Anonymous

22. Flatten a Wine Bottle to Create Unique Artwork

A wine bottle can be even flattened. For that purpose, a kiln is needed.

Once the shape of the glass is changed, the bottle transforms into art that can be placed somewhere just like that or be given some functionality.

via Hunker

23. Make a Wine Bottle Bird Feeder with Scrap Wood

For this cute bird feeder, you don’t have to cut the wine bottle.

A small birdhouse holder should be built out of scrap wood where the bottle will be sitting in.

via Down Home Inspiration

24. DIY Snow-Covered Wine Bottle Craft For Christmas

This DIY wine bottle craft goes to the Christmas-themed projects.

The sprinkled salt over the glass surfaces makes the bottles look covered with snow.

via Turning The Clock Back

25. Craft Your Wind Chime Using Wine Bottles

The sound of a wind chime is irreplaceable, especially in summer.

You can make your own wine bottles by cutting them in halves. The next steps are given in detail below.

via WikiHow

26. Create a Magical Atmosphere with Bottle Lanterns

These lanterns can be used during the entire year because of the gentle light they are spreading.

Start by drilling a hole in the lower part of the bottle. Put in the fairy lights and voila!

via eHow

27. Upcycle Your Wine Bottles into Festive Halloween Décor

This craft is an example of Halloween decor with upcycled wine bottles. If you change the colors or the adjacent decor, they can add a pop of color all year long.

The first layer of paint must be white as it provides a good contrasting background for the candy effect.

via Brit Co

28. Create a Glimmering Path with DIY Wine Bottle Scones

The tiki torch project can be modified just a little so that the wine bottles are turned into scones.

Aligned in a row onto the external wall of the house or the fence, they will outline a gentle light path.

via Design Sponge

29. Create Embellished Twisted Lines with Rubber Bands on Glass

To achieve the twisted embodied lines, you need flat rubber bands. Clean the surface well and spray with a light color.

Let it dry and add the rubber bands onto the glass. Spray the darker color. Then remove the bands and decorate with twine.

via The Vintage Jar

30. Decorate Empty Wine Bottles with Doilies

The empty wine bottles can be decorated with doilies instead of napkins.

First, cut the paper into the shape you want. Then glue it onto the clean glass surface with Mod podge or white glue.

The finished bottle will be given a farmhouse fresh look.

via Craftiments

31. Make an Elegant Oil & Vinegar Set in Under an Hour

In less than an hour, you can make your new set for oil and vinegar. All you need are two wine bottles, chalkboard foil and a marker.

To make the pouring easier and controlled change the cork with dispensers.

via Zest it Up

32. Make a Unique Snowman with a Wine Bottle and Acrylic Paints

This smiling snowman is made out of a wine bottle, paints and some fabric.

After painting the external glass surface with chalk paint, start forming the other parts of the face using black and orange acrylic paints.

Decorate it with a hat and a bow to finish the image of the snowman as we know it.

via Love to Know

33. Craft Memorable Wine Bottle Imprints with Vinyl and Paint

To get the initial imprint on each glass surface, stick a vinyl letter. Paint the glass all over and let it dry.

Then peel off the letter. If you prefer, you can use only wine bottles for this craft.

In this case, the usage of the Mason jar is to make a certain meaningful emphasis with the cute heart.

via Craft Warehouse

34. Elegant Metallic Number Display

This glamorous decor is an easy project. The metallic surface is achieved with spray paint.

The stands for the numbers are ready. The numbers can be taken from a craft store or you can make them yourself by cutting them from glitter paper.

Attach them to wire or wooden skewers. Then just insert them in the cork.

via Vicky Barone

35. Upcycle a Wine Bottle into a Unique Reading Lamp Base

If the pedestal of your reading lamp is damaged or you don’t enjoy it anymore, replace it with a wine bottle.

Drill a hole in the bottom of the bottle to put through the cord and put the light assembly in the neck.

via Cleverly Inspired

36. Bring an Instant Nautical Look with DIY Wine Bottle Wraps

Do you need some fresh nautical vibes in your home? This project will ensure the desired effect in few simple steps.

Wrap the wine bottles with twine. Use fabrics, wood sticks or dowels to make them more interesting.

via Love Create Celebrate

37. Create Personalized Wine Bottle Décor with Accents and Paint

Such bottles can be used inside and outside. While deciding their application, start painting the glass. Choose a color that will let the accents attached later on pop out.

Use burlap, twine, pearls, gems, paper flowers and whatever you like to decorate the painted wine bottles.

via Glitter Glue and Paint

When the ladder is no longer in a good condition as to be safely used, it quickly goes to the pile with forgotten things.

Whether wooden or metal, the old painting ladder shouldn’t be left in the garage or in the closet.

It can become a unique designer’s addition to the interior and exterior only if you had some inspiration and ideas.

Well, let’s see how you can bring that old thing to life again, turning it into a valuable possession you would never replace!

1. Create an Indoor Tiered Flower Garden with Limited Floor Space

Placing long boards over the steps of the ladder is just enough to get an indoor planter that would accommodate a huge amount of pots.

Related: 25 Practical Indoor Ladder Planter Ideas To Inspire You

And the best of it all is that it wouldn’t take up much from your floor space so you can enjoy the tiered flower garden regardless of the square footage of your home.

via Love Grows Wild

2. Utilize Old Ladders As an Innovative Storage Solution

Old ladders can find their place in every room. Since they are quite tall, their height could be used for storage in the place of a small nightstand that couldn’t accommodate more than just a reading lamp.

Covering the same floor space, the ladder will ensure at least three levels where you can store favorite readings, a lamp, some photographs or other decorations.

via Funky Junk Interiors

3. Add Character to Your Living Room with a Decorative Ladder

You can use the ladder to emphasize an important decor from your living room. The photographs are meaningful as they are but sometimes their frames can be too plain to let the memories pop out.

In those cases, you can just lean an old ladder against the wall which will surely attract attention because of the unusual application it has been given.

via Silvia Craft

4. Transform a Painter’s Wooden Ladder into a Wall Décor Stand

Placed horizontally on the wall, the old painter’s wooden ladder can be used as a stand for decoration.

Because of its size, it is very suitable for wall decor on the wall above the sofa.

Leave it weathered if your living room is decorated with farmhouse accents or simply paint it to let it blend with more contemporary decor.

via Mias Interior

5. Decorate Your Archway with Corbels and a Ladder

If there are open spaces in your home, you must have wondered how to decorate the arch to make the transition from room to room smoother.

One of the ways to make this non-standard architectural decision look and feel more right is to use corbels.

The other way is to hang a tall ladder that will also attract attention. Depending on the seasons, you can use it as a support for decoration.

via Scarlett Scales

6. Transform Your Basement Ladder into a Shoe Organizer

Are you looking for a space-saving shoe organizer? Use the ladder shape as an inspiration or upcycle that old ladder in the basement.

This is affordable and very appealing storage means that will store all of your most often worn shoes. Depending on the room you are going to place it, decorate to blend with the rest of the interior.

7. Transform a Wooden Ladder into a Unique Patio Planter

Don’t throw away your wooden ladder even if it has already rotten. If the supports have some life left in them, that would be just enough to use them for a unique planter for the patio.

Nail twig pieces in the places of the steps and hang flower metal baskets on them. Their round shape will let you also decorate with wire supports for larger pots.

8. Utilize a Hanging Ladder as an Entryway Coat Rack

If you are lacking space in the entryway, use a part of a ladder as a coat rack. Suspend it to the ceiling with metal chains on both ends.

To make the hanging of clothes easier, provide small S-hooks.

9. Weathered Wooden Ladder for Creative Storage and Display

A weathered wooden ladder leaned against the wall is a simple, cheap and unique vertical shelving module. All of the steps can be used as a holder or a display of stuff depending on your idea.

If placed in the bedroom, it can take up part of your linen. If used in the living room, it can show off a beautiful collection. If leaned against a wall in the kitchen, it can support the herb pots. The possibilities are endless!

via Knick Of Time

10. Create a Magical Christmas Ladder Decoration for Your Home

Are you looking for a unique Christmas decoration? Grab the wooden ladder and use it as a basis for your creativity and imagination.

Related: 28 Amazing Ladder Christmas Tree Ideas To Get Creative This Season

Let colorful balls down on cords, weave fairy lights on each side and finish with a large and sparling star on the top.

via Couch Style

11. Vertically Accentuate Your Home with a Ladder

Use the ladder as a means to add vertical attraction to your home.

Lean it against the wall and hang textured fabrics of patterns and colors that match the remaining decoration.

via Vin Yet etc

12. Hang a Decorative Wooden Ladder as an Elegant Light Fixture

Hang the wooden ladder horizontally to the ceiling, using metal chains or thick ropes.

If you want to add functionality to the decorative feature of the ladder, use the ladder also as a light fixture over the dining table.

13. Illuminate Your Outdoor Space with a Rustic Ladder

You can use the ladder as support for illuminating elements outdoors. Its specific rustic look will make the porch very welcoming and appealing for sweet chats outside.

Suspend it with thick ropes or metal chains as safety is first! Then you can hang a collection of lanterns, fairy lights or candle holders.

via Duke Manor Farm

14. Add Color and Character to Your Space with a Painter’s Ladder

Add interest to your place with a small painter’s ladder. Hang it on the wall and use the steps as shelves for decoration.

via HGTV

15. Creative Use of Ladder for Bathroom Storage

It would be smart to use the ladder as a leaned against the wall dryer for towels. It would be even more impressive if you use it as an inclined vertical storage place for bathroom accessories.

Use only one of the sides of the ladder to ensure the smallest coverage of the space and place baskets for neat organization of the stored items.

via Natalme

16. Upcycle a Ladder into a Decorative Planter for Your Home

Smaller ladders are very appropriate for indoor or outdoor planter. To turn this old tool into an appealing decor, do some paint tricks.

Distress some of the edges or make decoupage. Make sure to place pots that will suit its farmhouse look.

via All Things New Interiors

17. Vintage Tall Ladder Planter with Galvanized Containers

A tall ladder can also be turned into a planter if the height of the space allows it. Lean it against a wall or a ceiling beam to ensure its stable position.

An alternative to the pots is the galvanized baskets and containers. Their charming vintage look will ensure a welcoming and non-pretentious atmosphere.

via Funky Junk Interiors

18. Organize Your Kitchen with a Suspended Ladder

When the ladder is suspended to the ceiling it can be used as an organization tool for various items. If placed in the kitchen, you can put an order in the pot mess.

All you need to do is to attach S-hooks to the steps and hang the pots.

via Old House Crazy

19. Create a Cozy Nook with a Ladder and Farmhouse Baskets

The shape of the ladder allows creating a special nook in the room. Since it embraces a certain area, it will not only add interest but also define the space.

Antique items and farmhouse baskets complement magically the nook.

via Homestead 128

20. Creative Ladder Display for Crawling Plants

Because of its tiered design, the ladder could be a great display for crawling plants.

The plants placed on each level will form rich tuffs and nodes that will partially cover the wood material. When they mature, they can even hide the entire ladder and create a picture of a living vertical element.

via Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

21. Transform an Old Ladder into a Weekly Activity Board

Another creative way to repurpose the old ladder is to turn it into an activity weekly calendar.

Nail a wooden panel preliminary painted in chalkboard paint along with the height of the ladder. Use each section formed by the steps to differentiate the day from the week.

via Patina White

22. Craft a Stylish Glass Table Using a Short Ladder

Use the strong supports of a short ladder as legs for a handcrafted table.

You can either leave the top step uncovered or decorate it with a meaningful license plate number.

To let the bottom be seen and not lose the aged effect, use a glass top.

23. Repurpose Old Ladders Into Wall Shelves

Another repurposed application of the old ladder is to turn it into a horizontal or vertical shelf for photos and souvenirs.

Whether used in the bedroom or the living room, it should be well fixed to the wall.

via Olive and Blonde

24. Decorate Your Front Door with a Vintage Ladder Planter

Decorate the front door in vintage and aromatic way! Simple as it looks, you just need to lean the ladder next to the door and add a hook on each step.

Use old small baskets as flower pots holders to increase the aged look of the decoration. To hang the baskets to the hooks, make a hole in each container.

via Cassie Bustamante

25. Utilize a Ladder for Multi-Purpose Storage and Display Shelves

Use a side of an old ladder to define floating shelves and make the whole assembly look like a framed storage furniture.

The tiered levels and the wide enough space ensure plenty of usage possibilities- from the storage of board games in the kids’ room to a bookshelf in the living room.

via Hometalk

26. Maximize Storage with Rustic Ladder Rack Décor

Get some baskets from the Dollar store and hang them onto the ladder steps. Thus you would increase the storage space on each tier and will make it look tidier.

Such rack can become an irreplaceable and comfortable organizer for every room of your home, even the bathroom.

27. Make Your Guest Room Tidy with a Ladder Clothes Stand

Make the guest room comfortable as if it is regularly used. Instead of covering it with wide and heavy wardrobes and cabinets, let it remain airier by using a ladder for clothes stand instead.

Insert a wooden dowel at the top for hangers and two wooden boards across the bottom steps for shoe storage.

via Marie Claire

28. Refresh an Old Ladder with a Dark Stain and Storage Baskets

Repainting the old ladder in the dark stain will give it a fresh and very clean look. In those cases, it will rather be another clever organizer than an accent.

If you prefer this application, compensate the plainer look of the wood with the storage containers on the steps.

Metal wire baskets wrapped inside with burlap will pop out against the dark surface.

29. Decorate a Ladder with Twigs for an Enchanting Illumination

If you have used a ladder as outdoor support for illumination features, you can use twigs to further decorate it.

They will add intriguing and fairytale charm to the ceiling by bringing nature closer to the space.

30. Decorate a Wooden Ladder with Rope and Personal Touches

You can hang almost everything on a wooden ladder using a rope.

This is an example of a ladder decoration that includes a wreath from fake greenery and an arrangement from jars and frames.

You can change the decoration on the ladder as the seasons change.

via Shop Harvest

31. Transform Old Ladders into Functional Entryway Racks

Transform the old ladders into entryway racks. Hung onto a bright clean wall, these weather wooden ladder sides look like artistic furniture that is there to help with the storage.

To increase the storage possibilities, add hooks to the steps.

32. Give Your Bedroom a Nice Décor Accent with an Old Ladder

If you have ever doubt how an old ladder will look as a decor accent in the bedroom, don’t be anymore!

It adds so much interest and charm to the room! Although it covers a big part of the wall above the bed, it doesn’t make the room look overcrowded.

33. Use a Ladder as a Canopy Headboard for Your Bedroom

One of the most ingenious ideas ever is to repurpose a ladder for a canopy headboard.

This amazing decor ensures privacy in the master bedroom although it doesn’t hide the entire bed area.

To create the ladder roof over the bed, you need to make sure that it is very rigid and securely attached to the wall.

Lastly, weave on both of the ends drop cloth to define the bed.

via Chipping With Charm

34. Complete Your Porch with a Stylish Ladder Arrangement

Complete the farmhouse arrangement on the porch with a ladder. It will ensure a few levels for additional decoration that will define the style of the space.

Decorate with vintage frames, china pots and some flower pots.

35. Utilize a Ladder to Create a Balanced Farmhouse Design

Use a ladder as a framing ceiling element that will balance the mix of luxury and farmhouse elements.

The wood material and the extended line of the ladder will smoothen the geometrical and rich design of the chandeliers.

via Liz Marie Blog

36. Transform a Ladder Into an Intriguing Bookshelf

Such application will transform the old ladder into an intriguing bookshelf that can be positioned along the width of the wall or in the corner.

Leaving a clearance between the wall and the ladder will give sufficient space to store the books neatly and safely.

Galvanized metal is a mainstay in rustic and farmhouse decor, and for good reason — although the material is utilitarian, its soft grey tones and signature speckled look adds a stunning texture to an indoor or outdoor space.

If you have an old galvanized tub or bucket, don’t toss it in the trash.

These fantastic ideas show you how to repurpose your tub into a functional and beautiful decorative piece.

1. Galvanized Bucket Toilet Paper Holder for Your Bathroom

Don’t love the idea of a standard toilet paper holder?

Turn a small, shallow galvanized bucket into a more stylish option.

The handle is a creative way to dispense toilet paper, and the bucket offers space for reading material and other supplies.

via Stamp Till U Cramp

2. Rustic Water Feature with Galvanized Tub and Vintage Pump

Combine a gorgeous galvanized metal tub and a vintage water pump to create a one-of-a-kind water feature.

Leave the tub unfinished, and give the pump a coat of paint to help it pop.

Here, the homeowner has added a selection of river rocks to enhance the casual vibe.

3. Galvanized Metal and Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table

What’s a more beautiful combination than galvanized metal and reclaimed wood?

This creative project uses a large round bucket and a selection of wooden scraps to create a custom coffee table.

The original hinges on the tabletop bring out the metal of the bucket for a cohesive look.

via Lafayette Antiques

4. Innovative Kitchen Storage with Metal Buckets

Transform your kitchen storage system into a thing of beauty using metal buckets.

Mount them to the wall using a few sturdy screws, and you have a convenient set of unconventional open shelves.

Line each one with rustic printed paper to complete the country vibe.

5. Galvanized Tub Coffee Table Crafted From Reclaimed Wood

If you’re searching for a coffee table that stands out from the crowd, this beautiful DIY project has you covered.

A few wooden planks form the top, and a large galvanized tub makes a sturdy base.

Add your own stain to match your furniture or leave the planks unfinished for a natural, weathered look.

6. Keep Your Drinks Cool with a DIY Galvanized Tub Cooler

Keep your drinks cool and ready to go with this fun DIY cooler.

Just fill a galvanized tub with ice and add drinks; the wide mouth makes it easy for guests to grab what they need.

Take it an extra step further by adding a few more buckets to hold cups, napkins, and utensils.

via Lil Luna

7. Transform Galvanized Tubs into Stylish Planters for Your Patio

Durable and weather-resistant, galvanized tubs make the perfect planters.

All you need to do is drill a few holes for drainage and you’re ready to plant.

Use a selection of sizes and shapes for an eclectic porch or patio arrangement.

via On Sutton Place

8. Elevate and Protect Firewood with an Innovative Metal Tub

Who knew that firewood storage could be so beautiful?

The stunning oval shape of the metal tub gives this DIY system a distinctly modern vibe, and the creative metal base keeps the wood elevated to prevent moisture buildup after the rain.

9. Rustic Dual-Sink Vanity with Galvanized Tubs

Go all-in on your rustic decor by transforming two galvanized tubs into a dual-sink bathroom vanity.

The deep sides prevent splashing, making these sinks a great option for homes with kids.

A few reclaimed wood accents take this farmhouse-friendly design to the next level.

10. Make Vintage-Inspired Hanging Planters for Your Front Porch

Hanging planters are a lovely way to decorate your front porch.

This clever project uses a variety of vintage items — metal buckets, a pulley, and rough rope — into a truly unique planter that your guests will love.

Use these hanging planters for flowers, or turn them into a striking herb garden.

via Kelly Elko

11. Creative Hose Storage Solution with a Fence-Mounted Bucket

The best solutions are often remarkably simple, as proven by this creative option.

All you need is a fence-mounted galvanized bucket — wrap your hose around the exterior, and use the interior for storage.

You can even use the handle as a drying rack for gardening gloves.

via The Art Of Doing Stuff

12. Make a Rustic-Chic Drink Station with an Old Table and Bucket

Get ready for summer gatherings with this creative drink station.

It turns an old table and a bucket into a rustic-chic piece that’s sure to bring smiles to your guests’ faces. Just add ice, and you’re ready to entertain.

via I Should Be Mopping The Floor

13. Store Towels and Blankets with Galvanized Buckets

Have you ever struggled to find beautiful ways to keep towels and extra blankets ready for visitors?

Just roll them up and stuff them into a durable galvanized bucket.

Guests can find them easily, and the waterproof metal keeps everything fresh and dry.

14. Craft a Kitchen Island with Metal Tub and Wooden Planks

A kitchen island is a lifesaver in a smaller kitchen.

This unique piece uses a metal tub mounted on an old table base and topped with wooden planks to fit your farmhouse style.

We love how the homeowner uses the handles as a towel holder.

via Magazine Your Home

15. Transform Your Bathroom with a Galvanized Metal Tub

Make a splash in your bathroom by replacing your tub with an enormous galvanized metal version.

Sturdy, waterproof, and durable, this is a lovely alternative to a traditional design.

The texture and shine set your bathroom apart from the crowd.

16. Streamlined Home Storage Solution for Small Items

Every home has a selection of small items that are useful but difficult to store.

This fun system uses two metal buckets hanging from simple coat hooks to keep odds and ends in a stylish, easy-to-access location.

17. Host a Summer BBQ with Small Galvanized Buckets

Do you like to host summer barbecues or picnics?

Keep utensils, straws, and napkins in order with a bunch of tiny galvanized buckets.

Use a paint pen to create handwritten labels, and set the buckets right on the table for a sweet, casual touch.

via Save On Crafts

18. Create a Practical Shelving Unit with an Old Metal Tub

Convert a metal tub into a shelving unit with two simple wooden planks, and you have a farmhouse-chic piece that’s ideal for the bathroom.

The metal holds up beautifully in a damp environment, and the large interior offers plenty of space for folded towels, toiletries, and more.

19. Illuminate Your Workshop with a Galvanized Tub Light Fixture

Looking for a unique way to illuminate a porch, workshop, or garage?

Why not replace the existing light fixture with a galvanized tub?

The sides help direct the light downward, and the metal texture makes bare bulbs look stylish.

via Valerie Yard

20. Update Your Kitchen with a Vintage Metal Bucket Light

Give your kitchen lighting a rustic makeover with a vintage metal bucket.

The secret?

A monogrammed design is made by punching holes in the side of the bucket. Flip on the light, and the letter glows.

via The Cottage Market

21. Design a Functional Porch with a Bucket Table Seating Area

Design a more functional front porch by adding a bucket table to a seating area.

Here, a few weathered wooden planks fit neatly into the bottom, creating a tabletop that looks beautiful and stands up to the elements.

22. Rustic Galvanized Metal Bucket Centerpiece

If you can’t find an old galvanized metal bucket, you can still achieve the rustic style.

A coating of toilet bowl cleaner and a bit of sunshine add an instant aged look. Fill your antiqued bucket with flowers for an instant centerpiece.

via Hometalk

23. Outdoor Table with Galvanized Bucket and Wooden Barrel Top

A galvanized bucket and a wooden barrel-style top create a durable outdoor table in this project.

The thin wooden strips make an attractive contrast with the metal, creating a design that’s part vineyard, part farmhouse.

via Scavenger Chic

24. Transform an Unused Metal Tub into a Charmed Seating Area

Your guests will be instantly charmed by this unexpected seat, which is made using a large metal tub.

You’ll need a few power tools to cut out the seating area and build the wooden seat, backrest, and armrests, but the result is well worth the effort.

25. Reimagined Sewing Machine Base with Galvanized Metal Tub

Make use of a historic sewing machine base by adding a galvanized metal tub to the top.

Add a few boards to turn the piece into a table, or leave it hollow to use as a planter or a beverage storage unit for parties.

26. Rustic Planter Featuring Galvanized Metal and Lush Greenery

Galvanized metal contrasts beautifully with natural greenery in this planter project, which makes use of thick, cascading plants.

Note the creative drainage system and the rustic metal stand; they enable easy outdoor use.

27. Repurpose an Old Washing Tub into a Durable Deck Planter

Deck planters need to be sturdy and weather resistant — and that’s where an old washtub comes in.

The metal will age naturally as it’s exposed to the sun and rain, and the durable sides offer lots of support for a full load of soil.

When you upgrade or refresh your cabinets, you’re often left with a collection of loose doors.

Before you throw them away, consider a repurposing project; with a bit of creativity, you can transform a cabinet door into a piece that’s both functional and beautiful.

Need some inspiration? These 20 projects are a great place to start — each one is stunning, but even more importantly, easy to do.

1. Transform an Old Cabinet into a Stylish Kids’ Desk

If you have little ones, this adorable desk is the perfect project.

It transforms the front face of an old cabinet into a beautiful, low-slung work area. Set it on the floor to create an accessible spot for your toddlers’ art projects, or put it on a table for older kids.

via Ehow

2. Rustic Cabinet Door Display for Showcasing Bouquets

Display a gorgeous bouquet of flowers in this display, which uses an intricate cabinet door as a backing plate.

The simple glass canning jar complements the rustic construction and weathered paint, creating a look that fits right into your traditional or farmhouse-style home.

Use it indoors or outdoors; the effects of the sun, wind, and rain will add to the casual vibe.

3. Repurpose an Old Cabinet Door into a DIY Breakfast Tray

Surprise a loved one with breakfast in bed or a sweet selection of snacks using this DIY serving tray.

Using a can of chalkboard paint, it breathes new life into a traditional cabinet door.

The side-mounted handles are a clever way to repurpose the old drawer and cabinet hardware you have around the house.

via Taunie Everett

4. Christmas Cabinet Door Sign with Whitewashed Stencils

Switch up your holiday decor with this cute Christmas cabinet door sign.

It works best with an intricate beveled door front, but a Mission-style door is also a lovely option.

A coat of whitewash paint and a few stenciled letters create a stunning sign you’ll be excited to bring out every year.

5. Create a Stylish Mug Hanger with a Cabinet Door

Do you ever struggle to find your favorite coffee mugs?

Solve that problem and create a lovely piece of wall decor by transforming a cabinet door into a mug hanger.

All you need to do is attach a few metal hooks to the bottom edge — leave the door blank for a sleek look, or paint a charming coffee-themed saying.

via My Repurposed Life

6. Revamp Your Cabinet Doors with a Gorgeous Serving Tray

Nothing makes your afternoon snack feel more indulgent than an attractive serving tray.

This project is extremely easy to do; just move the handles to the shorter sides of the cabinet door and do some light distressing.

If you want extra flair, add a brilliant coat of paint for a pop of color.

via Create Craft Love

7. Transform an Ordinary Cabinet Door into a Statement Piece

Who knew a cabinet door could be so beautiful?

To look at this project, you’d never guess it was once a run-of-the-mill door; a coat of chalk paint with a crackle finish works wonders.

The jaunty hanging wreath is the ideal finishing touch.

via The Painted Hinge

8. Welcome Guests with a Repurposed Cabinet Door Fall Wreath

Replace your traditional fall wreath with this repurposed cabinet door.

A scattering of fall foliage and a gingham ribbon create a charming touch of color and texture that’s perfect for autumn.

The chalkboard center is the perfect spot to write a message that makes your guests feel welcome.

via Lilacs and Longhorns

9. Utilize Wall Space with a DIY Cabinet Door Hat Rack

Conserve valuable floor space in your entryway, with this cabinet door hat rack.

Although it looks like an upscale artisan piece, the construction process is a breeze — just use screws to attach ornate hooks and gorgeous knobs, and you’re ready to go.

10. Upcycle an Old Cabinet Door into a Sign with Quotes

If you love the look of decorative signs, why not paint your favorite quote or inspiring saying on an old cabinet door?

Try out your hand-lettering skills or use a Cricut to create a custom stencil. We love the pop of orange paint that sets this sign apart.

via A Vision To Remember

11. Welcome Guests with a Creative Cabinet Door Sign

Make your entryway more welcoming with this creative door sign.

A tall, narrow cabinet door gives you plenty of space to include a favorite quote or Bible verse, but you can achieve a similar effect with a shorter door. A bit of paint or sandpaper adds a vintage look.

12. Transform Old Cabinet Doors into Practical Bathroom Storage

Do you have a large cabinet door that’s currently collecting dust in a closet?

Turn it into beautiful and practical bathroom storage with a few brackets, a shelf, and a towel bar. As long as you know how to operate a drill, this project is quick and easy.

13. Monochromatic Repurposed Cabinet Door Ideas

There’s something impossibly chic about a monochromatic color scheme, as proven by this repurposed cabinet door.

It’s the perfect way to use an ornate door hook — just coat everything in white paint to create a piece you’ll be proud to hang on the wall.

via Girl In The Garage

14. Customizable Child-Sized Desk with Upcycled Cabinet Doors

If your kids need a special spot for homework or craft projects, turn a few old cabinet doors into a child-sized desk.

This project requires some time and a few extra pieces of wood, but the result is a durable piece of furniture that will last for years.

via My Repurposed Life

15. Bring a Rustic Charm with DIY Chicken Wire Bookshelf

Chicken wire adds the perfect farmhouse charm to this cute DIY bookshelf.

All you need are three or more identical cabinet doors and some scrap wood; the lower legs are optional.

A coat of paint covers the dated wood finish and makes your decor pop.

via My Repurposed Life

16. Upcycled Cabinet Door Shelving Unit with Mid-Century Legs 

To look at this shelving unit, you’d never guess that it’s made from old cabinet doors!

The stained plank top and mid-century modern legs create a piece that’s an instant hit. Use it in the bathroom to hold essentials, or place it in a child’s room to serve as a toy organizer.

via My Repurposed Life

17. Make Customized Signage with Cabinet Doors

It’s no secret that weddings are expensive — cut costs by creating personalized signs out of cabinet doors.

The wood grain creates an appealing rustic look for a casual outdoor event. Use them to welcome guests, identify the gift table, or provide directions to the cocktail hour.

18. Transform a Cabinet Door with Distressing

A bit of distressing turns a standard cabinet door into a truly gorgeous decor element in this upcycling project.

If you use mineral paint, you don’t even need to worry about priming — with that shortcut, this product can be done in an hour or less.

The wire basket and vintage stencil complete the farmhouse-inspired design.

via Home Road

19. Vintage Wall Hanging with Cabinet Doors and Paned Glass

Do you have a set of cabinet doors with framed fronts?

Knock out the back panel and add a piece of paned glass to create an antique wall hanging.

Simple yet surprisingly sophisticated, these pieces look lovely alone or in groups. Add a different wreath for every season to complete the unexpected window-like effect.

via Burlap and Blue

You likely have some older chairs that have faded into non-use and become an eye-sore.

Rather than tossing them, try upcycling them and letting their beauty and memories live on.

These fantastic DIY ideas to repurpose old chairs are super creative and will turn them into unique masterpieces. Easy to both make and customize you are sure to find a weekend project!

1. Build a Modern Upcycled Outdoor Bench with Two Chairs

Craft your own outdoor bench with this modern upcycled chair idea.

Two chairs, facing towards one another, are connected with three wooden boards where their seats used to be.

The backs of the chairs act as a unique armrest. The now black bench also contains storage below where the footrest was prior.

via My Repurposed Life

2. Transform an Old Chair into a Beautiful Plant Holder

Turn your former seat into a wonderfully elegant spot for your plants with this DIY idea.

A chair with its seat removed is painted a bright mint blue and converted into a planter chair.

Try adding a colorful pink floral arrangement to accentuate the vibrant colors.

3. Hang a Whimsical Chair Swing in the Garden 

This whimsical DIY idea works for those chairs with questionable legs.

A rounded wicker chair with no legs hangs in the garden from a nearby tree with four supporting ropes.

Decorated with comfortable pink and purple laces and pillows this chair swing is reminiscent of relaxing tea parties.

via So Mee

4. Antique White Flower Accent Chair for Foyer Corner Table

Try this fun and easy DIY idea if your chair is losing its back and arms.

The seat and legs of a chair have been painted in an antique white and placed in the foyer as a corner table.

The seat has a floral design embellished on its top. Decorate with a simple white flower for a clean, minimalist look.

via Knick Of Time

5. Repurpose Old Chairs for Dog Feeding Trays

Give your furry companions their own outdoor serving tray with this repurposed chair idea.

Two metal feeding bowls rest in the seats of two wooden chairs. Labels for food and water are stenciled in the back.

via The DIY Village

6. Upcycle a Chair Leg into a Jewelry Storage Solution 

If you can only salvage the leg, check out this idea.

Three different in size blue bowls are secured unto an overturned white chair leg.

The now upcycled jewelry storage gives new opulent life to the chair.

via Confession Of a Serial DIYer

7. Transform an Old Chair into an Overflowing Succulent Planter

Make an overgrowing succulent planter from a delipidated metal chair with this adorable DIY project.

The seat of a green metal chair has been turned into a planter filled with many variations of succulents.

With many colors and textures, the succulents rest easily in their new home.

via Garden Therapy

8. DIY Tote from a Recycled Chair

Completely reenvision your chair with this DIY idea.

A white tote has been constructed from various scrap boards and a solid leg from the recycled chair. It can be used to store glassware.

Try adding a drawer knob or stenciling for a finished look.

via Confession Of a Serial DIYer

9. DIY Candy Stripe Chair Transformation

Reinvent a pair of older chairs using this cute and colorful DIY idea.

Two wooden chairs have been painted in a chalky blue and joined together with five boards at the seat.

The wooden boards are painted in brown, blue, and white for a candy stripe vibe.

via Levante

10. Repurpose a Chair Back into a DIY Ladder Shelf 

Get creative with your chair back in this DIY project.

A ladder shelf has been created from a chair back painted in faded white. It is joined to an existing shelf and drilled into the wall.

Try hanging a blanket over one of the “rungs” for a cozy look.

via Etsy

11. Craft a French-Style Bench with Two Upcycled Chairs 

Create an elegant French-style bench with this upcycle DIY idea.

Two dark wooden chairs have their seats removed and are used as sidings for a rectangular bench. This refined look is perfect inside or out in the garden.

via An Oregon Cottage

12. Transform a Chair into Decorative Shelving

Rethink your chair as a decorative shelving system in this upcycle idea.

A chair without legs is affixed to the wall with its seat serving as a shelf for your favorite seasonal decorations.

Try painting the chair back in a darker color for a modern look.

13. Make an Outdoor Nook with a Repurposed Chair Table

Create your own little nook with this idea. With its back and arms removed, the seat of a chair now serves as a rustic side table.

Use it to hold your outdoor beverage and book of choice.

via Knick Of Time

14. Create an Elegant Photo Display with Upcycled Chairs

This adorable idea uses the backs of older chairs to hold onto life’s precious memories.

The insides of two chairs’ backs have been removed, leaving the perfect space to hold your most dear pictures.

Paint the frames in black or a bold color of your choice.

via All Things Thrifty

15. Beautify Your Home with Antique Chair Back Planter Box

Let the natural curves and structure of an older chair back accentuate your beautiful floral arrangement with this DIY weekend project.

An older chair back, painted in faded antique blue holds a labeled planter box.

16. DIY Repurposed Chair Photo Holder

Create a chic photo holder using a repurposed chair with this cute DIY idea.

A metal binder clip has been fastened to a solo chair back that has been painted in faded gray.

via Organized Clutter

17. Transform Old Chairs into a Kid-Friendly Cooking Station

Let this DIY idea turn your older chairs into a play station of true wonder.

A mock stove and cooking station have been prepared from various seats and white painted chair backs. It even includes a dish towel rack.

via IKEA Hackers

18. Make a Wind Chime with Upcycled Chair Spindles

Give your front porch a whimsical wind chime using this chair repurpose idea.

The chair spindles are painted in yellow, blue, and white pastels and serve as wind chime flutes. Add a wooden bird on top to complete the look.

via Confession Of a Serial DIYer

19. Repurpose a Chair Back into Wall Art with a Blue Finish

If all you can salvage is the head of the chair back, then try this DIY idea.

The decorative piece is painted in antique blue, fastened with jewelry hooks, and secured to the wall.

20. Transform an Old Chair into a Refreshing Drink Cooler

Use this nifty DIY idea to repurpose your older chair into a functional drink cooler.

The chair seat has been hollowed out to hold a metal bucket that stores ice and your favorite porch drinks.

via Oh My Creative

21. Upcycle Your Chair Back into a Vintage Chalkboard Entrance

This convenient idea upcycles your older chair back into a chalkboard.

A chair back frame attached to the front door is painted in antique teal and used to frame a chalkboard. A small tray is included to hold the chalk.

via Something Salvaged

22. DIY Outdoor Wall-Mounted Coat Rack from a Chair Back

Show off the elegant shape of the chairside with this useful DIY idea.

Painted in a grayish-green, the chair back is secured to the wall and given three hooks to serve as an outdoor rack.

via Mamas TV

23. Crimson Charm

A vividly painted red drawer stands repurposed as a unique planter on elegant legs, bursting with vibrant red petunias that echo its color.

This striking piece juxtaposes rustic charm with a pop of contemporary color, adding an eye-catching statement to any garden or patio. It’s a testament to how a splash of paint and a creative twist can transform ordinary furniture into a delightful garden feature.

Ever think about dumping your favorite kitchen utensils?

Think no more! Here are those 22 Creative ways to reuse them in a way you’ll be really amazed. Take a look at those ideas and let us know if you’ve got some better.

1. Make Rustic Hanging Lights with Cheese Graters

With all these modern kitchen robots, gadgets and tools the cheese graters are looking obsolete.

Why don’t you give them a new life by creating a kitchen pendant or a hanging light for your porch?

2. Upcycle Wine Corks into Wall Succulent Planters

Wine cork craft is largely popular nowadays and there are so many examples online. You may have missed this one, so take a look. These are useful planters that can become the next best decoration of your home.

Not only useful but very environment-friendly. You will need magnets and succulents to complete!

Learn more: Here

3. Repurpose a Kitchen Chalkboard into a Tablet Holder

In most households, it is not that hard to find an old chalkboard that no longer has any particular use. Well, I have good news.

Tablet holders are not only in stores, they are made at home! All you need is some strong tape, of course, and a flair for the unusual!

via mamiejanes.blogspot.com

4. Transform Old Colanders into Illuminated Art Pieces 

Before you quickly toss out old colanders, let me show you another super bright idea. Did you know you can use them for your new amazing lighting installation?

You don’t need to go to art museums; you can make your own art piece at home. It is pretty amazing, flashy and defiantly a conversation piece!

via recyclart.org

5. Reimagine Soup Ladles into Enchanting Candle Holders

Now, I have been holding back on you. I have something so amazing that is simply too good to remain in hiding. Look at these kitchen ladles and they brand new styling!

So gorgeous, right! You can quickly line up the old ladles on the wall and have DIY candle holders!

6. Create Unique Coat Hangers with Forks

While I don’t recommend bending forks only with your eyes like Neo in the Matrix, I can suggest getting some tools and making a new fabulous hanger.

One that you can be incredibly proud of. Mostly, because you have done it by yourself, plus – it is so unique and beautiful!

Learn more: Here

7. Hang Your Kitchen Essentials with Rolling Pins

We have to be fierce when it comes to giving a second chance in life for unused kitchen objects.

Before you consider this too weird, look around and see if you have some old rolling pins. You can make a one-of-a-kind hanger that looks like an expensive vintage artifact!

Learn more: Here

8. Recycle Old Plastic Bottles into a Rustic Vertical Planter

Finally, of all the unused resources we have simply lying around, plastic bottles are now made reusable. This unbelievable and somewhat hilarious flower planter is a new source of happiness for the house.

Decorating is something beyond borders or limits. Especially, when you have your imagination on your side.

9. Transform Your Rolling Pin into a Vintage Kitchen Towel Hanger

Heart-stirring beauties made at home are remarkable and wondrous! Rolling pins are not the favorite tools of a woman in the kitchen.

They are somewhat hard to use and we don’t bake that many pies. Why don’t we turn them into vintage hangers instead? So, so great!

via olivebites.blogspot.com

10. Make a Bold Statement with a Coffee Pot Terrarium

Old coffee pots can be impressive terrariums. All those seashells you came across in the summer now have a beautiful home.

You can place inside small stones, plants, and even jewelry. Another idea is to use them as a message holder – just put inside notes for your loved one before you leave the house.

via acharmingproject.com

11. Create Rustic Garden Markers with Old Spoons

Old spoons can be more useful than you have thought. Get some stickers and use them to label the plants on your balcony or garden.

This is really good for those who have seeds at home or different plants that need special nurturing. You can’t go wrong here; it’s too easy not to give it a try!

via domesticsimplicity.com

12. Make a Creative Cake Stand with Wine Goblets and Plates

Wine goblets and plates can become friends. What would be their friendship about, you may wonder. Well, for starters – they can create new cake stands that look nostalgically beautiful.

Your home can look like a bakery in just a few touches. DIY cake stands are now the newest trend.

via bigdiyideas.com

13. Turn a Cupcake Baking Tray into an Accessories Storage

Cupcake baking trays normally don’t look that well when they life is done.

Here is an idea – give them a good wash, then paint with some flashy colors and you will have brand new trays.

You can put bobby pins inside, paperclips or even jewelry! Good luck and enjoy the creative process!

Learn more: Here

14. Make a Striking Art Piece with Kitchen Utensils

Create a wall decoration in the shape of the Sun. Use some old forks and spoons and a plate.

via flamingotoes.com

15. Switch Up Your Kitchen Decor with Whisk Candle Holders

Quick and easy DIY idea to create cozy atmosphere at home. You don’t even need a tutorial to create this – it’s so easy to replicate.

via handmadekultur.de

16. Embrace Nature with a Teacup Bird Feeder

If you are wondering what to do with an old porcelain teacup, here is an idea – create a bird feeder and enjoy your new companions in the garden.

17. Upgrade Your Walls with a Chic Plate Decor

Colorful plates could be amazing wall decoration. Just arrange them as per your taste and create some beautiful pattern.

18. Get Creative with a Teacup Wall Clock

Another great idea with teacups. Now you know when it’s time for a cup of tea.

via stipje.blogspot.com

19. Bring Farmhouse Charm with a Wooden Spoons Chandelier

I’m not sure if anyone has more than 40 wooden spoons at home, but if by any chance you have a lot of them, make a chandelier and save some bucks.

20. Freshen Up Your Kitchen with Tin Cup Towel Holders

Use some tin cups to create a vintage towel holder.

via homeroad.net

When I was a kid I used to go to my grandma’s house in the countryside and play in the garden till sunset. I was thrilled and amazed by all the plants and flowers.

My desire to explore was endless. I’ve always remembered the smell of nature and the sound of the bees and birds.

Here is a list of 15 great DIY recycled art projects for your garden that are easy to do and doesn’t require any special skills. You can get the full step-by-step instructions after each photo.

1. Upcycle Tin Cans into Creative Bird Feeders

Old paint cans transformed into decorative bird feeders! What a creative way to add functionality, fun, appeal, and interest to your garden. Plus, apart from decorating your outdoors, it’s an option to bring in a bit of nature into your yard. Make your garden the most beautiful in the neighborhood.

You can transform it in a matter of minutes.

These cans can be easily attached to tree branches or fence. You can create butterflies , bees or other cute bugs and birds. You  can also use any size of cans that you have – from soda, beer or foods. It’s up to you to create them. Use your creativity and fantasy to make the most beautiful pieces.

Full tutorial: Here

2. Repurpose Bowling Balls into Stunning Garden Decor

A simple, affordable, and super easy-to-make DIY project with an impressive result! All you need is some colorful bowling balls and rods. It can’t be simpler as that! This is definitely a “from trash to treasure” project, don’t you think? This bowling ball garden sculpture is pure creativity! Undoubtedly, a unique garden feature!

Instructions: Here

3. Make a Statement with Colorful Bicycle Wheels Garden Decor

Love DIY projects? Need inspiration how to give new life to the old broken bicycles stored in the garage? What about this eye-catching piece of garden art? Spray-painted rims arranged as a garden art installation!

Creative, isn’t it? Definitely an impressive way to add colors, height, visual interest, and personality to your outdoor space.

Instructions: Here

4. Revitalize Your Garden Tree with Used Bottles

Try with this bottle tree. Find interestingly shaped bottles in vibrant colors and decorate a tree to create a garden statement!

5. Get Crafty with a Bicycle Wheel and Blue Plates Flower

Photo: Credit

Another creative recycled garden art project with bicycle. Use some plastic plates colored in blue or color of your choice. Then some small decorative pieces and you have it.

6. Bring Vintage Charm with Iron Chair Planter and Plate Accents

If you have some colorful chinaware with floral motives and an old iron chair you can create great piece of garden art.

7. Add a pop of Color to Your Garden with DIY Ladybugs

Recycle an old bowling ball into a ladybug (or three!) with a little paint and a few supplies. This bowling ball garden art project brings charm to any yard!

Instructions: Here

8. Adorn Your Garden Fence with Rustic Orange Flowers

Do you like to turn your dull wood fence into a focal point of your garden?

hese gorgeous brightly painted flowers offer a surefire way to do this!

Instructions: Here

9. Get Creative with Ladybug Rocks

Rock painting offers countless options to add whimsy to your garden.

Unleash your creativity and transform your outdoor space!

Instructions: Here

10. Let Nature Thrive in an Old Shoe Planter

No need of instructions here. Just get an old shoe, put some soil inside. Drill holes at the bottom to allow water and air to flow. Plant some succulents or small flowers inside and you are ready.

This recycled old boot even serves double – as a planter and a piece of garden art.

Instructions: Here

11. Showcase Your Skills with Garden Terracotta People

Want to create a truly unique piece of garden art?

These clay pot people will add tons of charm and personality to your garden!

Instructions: Here

12. Bring Timeless Elegance with a VW Beetle Flower Planter

Not everybody can reproduce this, unless you have the VW Beetle in your backyard. If you have one, put some flowers in it and around it and create this master art project.

13. Humor Guests with a Creative Garden Art

Someone here must have nice sense of humor. Great idea that I’ve never seen before. Great addition to any garden or lawn where you want to get a lot of smiles. Very creative. I love it.

14. Transform Old Ladles into Colorful Succulent Planters

Get some old laddles and put succulents inside. It’s good to have plenty of them and arrange them on hanging wire and in line.

15. Bring Industrial Charm with Faucet Handle Flowers

Get all the rusted and unused faucets and handles from your cellar or garage and create flowers with them.

16. Make an Artistic Statement with a Watering Can Garden Decor

Use an old watering can for a beautiful garden decor.

17. Vertical Garden Flair

Embracing verticality, this garden feature cleverly uses a repurposed ladder to display a series of potted blooms in cascading containers.

This inventive setup maximizes space and adds dimension, allowing each plant to bask in adequate sunlight. It’s an inspiration for gardeners looking to create impact in small spaces, showing that with a little creativity, even the sky isn’t the limit for urban horticulture.