While all of our homes could probably use a good cleaning out every once in awhile--and there are certain things you should get rid of immediately--there are some items that might be worth hanging onto. For example, these 12 everyday items aren't necessarily trash, but left as they are, they're simply clutter. With just a little imagination, though, each of these items can be upcycled and repurposed into things that don't just take up space, but instead add beauty and function to your home.
1. Florist Vases Spray paint several dime-a-dozen glass vases to mimic the look of milk glass, then use them to help style built-in bookcases. Use vases with narrow necks to hold bracelets.
2. Baskets Hang woven ones for a touch of texture on a gallery wall. Turn a woven or wire basket upside down and use it as a lamp shade or DIY ceiling light fixture.
3. Mismatched Plates or Bowls Hang mismatched but coordinating plates and/or bowls on a wall as artwork. Use one as a spot to drop keys on an entry table. Put small bowls in a drawer and use them to sort and organize jewelry.
4. Waste Baskets Turn a wire waste basket upside down to use as an interesting accent table or stool. Use one as a DIY light fixture or lamp shade. Use larger plastic trash cans as outdoor planters for your porch or patio.
5. Suitcases Use a vintage suitcase for storing photo albums in a bookcase. Outift a small vintage valise with a mirror, travel-sized toiletries and other essentials for your guest room. Stack several old suitcases to use as a side table.
6. Wrapping Paper Frame a scrap of pretty paper for some quick and simple DIY wall art. Line the back of bookshelves with wrapping paper to serve as an interesting background for your books and decorative items. Line a desk drawer or kitchen drawer with wrapping paper. Laminate wrapping paper and cut it into rectangles to use as wipe-able placemats.
7. Picture Frames
Check out these 13 ways to upcycle picture frames or old artwork into new-to-you home accessories.
8. Clothing There are several pretty and practical uses for old sweaters. Make cozy pillow covers or use them as a way to make simple vases more stylish. Upcycle men's dress shirts into low-sew pillow covers. Use old jeans to make a small denim throw rug or bath mat. Turn shirt or pants pockets into wall pocket organizers.
9. Light Fixtures Turn an outdated ceiling fixture into a trendy terrarium like this one by HGTV. Hang an old chandelier on the patio to use as a decorative planter.
10. Shutters Line up old shutters behind your bed to use as a headboard. Make a memo board by using the slats on an old shutter to hold pictures and cards Lay a shutter down the middle of a table to use as a wooden table runner.
11. Books Heavy tomes make great wall shelves by simply attaching brackets from the hardware store. Use stacks of books without their dust jackets to elevate objects on a coffee table or fireplace mantel. Upcycle old books to create clever, hidden storage. (Visit Home Made Modern for a list of how-tos.)
12. CD Jewel Cases If you have all of your music downloaded and don't need the hard copy anymore, upcycle the CDs into coasters by first decoupaging decorative paper or gluing coiled rope onto them. Use the jewel cases as frames to create a unique gallery wall.
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