Decorative gambiarras: 15 common objects transformed into functional pieces

If you look at home, you will surely find a host of old, unhelpful crabs that always remind you that you have to dump them. However, there are a lot of creative people out there who, when they stare at these objects, start to imagine new uses for them.

So if you have old suitcases, assorted machine parts, cassette collections (remember them?) And other stuff, here are some ideas that the folks at the matador network have put together in one article:

1 - Old File = MiniDega

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2 - Climbing ropes = light fixture

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3 - Rackets = Mirrors

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4 - Washing machine = portable fireplace

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5 - Skateboard shape = light fixture

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6 - Suitcase = Chairs

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7 - Lamp = potted plant

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8 - Brass = barbecue

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9 - Diskette = notepad

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10 - Motorcycle part = chair

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11 - Case = portable speaker

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12 - Earth globe = lamps and bowls

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13 - Lamp = oil lamp

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14 - Cassette tapes = luminaire

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15 - Suitcase = Bathroom cabinet

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