13 ways to reuse old objects and create custom environments
If you already work, live alone, share an apartment, or even if you have always liked to pack things your way and add a unique touch to your favorite environment, the following tips can be very valuable.
Firstly, you won't spend a lot of money putting them into practice, which is a big deal; Secondly, the personal touch can make that piece of furniture or decoration belong to you only, worldwide. Isn't it amazing? So come on.
The ideas you will see below are taken from the Sustainable Architecture website, with the intention of attracting your eye beyond the obvious. An old suitcase can turn into an armchair and a staircase is a great place to store books. Check out these and other concepts below, and then, as always, say what you think of these ideas. If you know of any other nice reuse, tell us in the comments.
1 - Lamps
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesIf for some reason you have a top hat at home, that's a great use for it.
2 - Pianinho
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesOkay, it takes a little courage to do this with a piano, but the result is very interesting.
3 - Finding Nemo
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesHow about turning an old television into an aquarium?
4 - Time to ride
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesDo you know that old bike rim you have at home? There is not? Buy one, then, at a machine shop, and that's it: you can turn the rim into a very different wall clock.
5 - Another destination for the piggy bank
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesNo going around buying the world with your pennies - make an amazing vase with them!
6 - Get more than hangover
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesIf you're into wine, at least keep the corks and do something nice with them.
7 - Retired
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesYou know that bike you haven't used in a few years, but insist on not selling or donating to anyone? How about turning it into decoration? It gets more interesting at least.
8 - Again, the wine
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesSave the corks and bottles. Anything can be helpful in this life.
9 - Step by step
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesIt is very easy and looks very beautiful.
10 - Mirror, my mirror
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesLook at what an amazing idea! Accept the fact that you will not play tennis as often as you expect. Run to the nearest glass shop and turn the sport that didn't work into a stylish decoration.
11 - Multipurpose
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesDo you know those wooden chairs? Here's another very interesting way to see them.
12 - No more traveling
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesThe destination of the suitcase now is to sit, resting.
13 - Bookcase
Image Source: Reproduction / Sustainable ArchitecturesThat wooden ladder you have never used in your life can finally be helpful. Get to work!
* Originally posted on 30/01/2014.
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