Recycling for Interiors

We have all seen the old-dresser-made-to-look-new by re-painting it. But what about some more creative and innovative ways to furnish and decorate your home, while recycling materials that otherwise would end up in a land fill? Some of these pieces can be accomplished by the do-it yourself crowd, and some might need more shop skills that the ordinary person has.

Take a look at some of these pieces:

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Here we have a modern chair whose seat and back is made from old CDs (probably might need some shop skills for this one).

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Old ball point pens used to create a chandelier.

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Old leather belts used to create flooring, but could also be applied to walls.

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Wind chime created using glass rings cut from bottles.

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Old entertainment center (for the giant TVs no one uses anymore) repurposed into a play kitchen for the kids.

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And to reuse the giant TV, turn it into a fish tank.

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Here is another chair, but this one is made from plastic water bottles.

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Another chair requiring shop skills, but a great reuse for old shopping carts.

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A chair made from old hard sided luggage.

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A tiered movie/TV room made from wooden pallets.

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Teacups turned into pendant lights.

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As you can see, there are plenty of ideas out there to help you get those creative juices flowing. Have fun creating!

-Carol