13 Trash to Treasure Decor Ideas For The New Year
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It’s time to refresh our home. A new year calls for new decor, but not something purchased from a big box store. We are going to make special, unique, one-of-a-kind decor.
Find a piece or two tucked away in a closet or your garage and reinvent them. No need to spend a lot of money on new stuff that gets old and outdated really quickly!
You can also reinvent things you normally throw out. Instead of tossing aluminum cans or coffee containers, repurpose them into organizers or planters.
Or a really fabulous idea is to turn an old wood clock case into a firewood holder! Maybe you have something similar to repurpose.
Trash to Treasure Decor
So grab your old decor, save food and drink containers, and make your own personalized decor.
A $2 thrift store radio headed for the trash makes a perfect firewood holder! Carrie from Lovely, Etc. shares her step-by-step tutorial.
A thrifted pizza pan with holes in it becomes the perfect base for a unique wall decoration with a circular weaving design. What a great idea for an old pizza pan!
Using some old tin cans, Heather from Heathered Nest created a pendant light fixture for outdoor use. In this tutorial, she’ll show you how to craft your very own!
This is the perfect example of a clever trash to treasure DIY. Susan from Homeroad made a super cool wall shelf with hooks from a broken old chair. Love it!
Empty cans have so much potential. Here is another idea to use tin cans as beautiful wall pockets that you can fill with faux flowers. Use napkins for a pretty decoupage finish.
Transform any wooden board into a magnetic knife rack effortlessly using just a drill, a specific drill bit, and some magnets. This guide provides detailed instructions for creating your own magnetic knife holder.
Transforming discarded materials into charming rustic book page sunflowers is a creative way to give new life to items that would otherwise end up in the trash! Follow this simple technique to craft your own.
Not only do these planters made from upcycled plastic bottles feature stylish Marimekko designs, but they also have a self-draining system. They are just the right size to grow herbs.
Discover the art of transforming boxes using fabric! In this simple tutorial, you'll find out how to apply Mod Podge to adhere fabric to cardboard, making the possibilities endless!
This perfectly rusty little red wagon was found at a local vintage market. Add shelves and it makes the best showcase for miniature car collectibles.
This is one of my favorite trash to treasure projects. I was inspired by West Elm's decorative style to transform aluminum beverage cans into unique vases with spray paint.
Attention spray paint enthusiasts! This project is perfect for you. It also incorporates recycling for those who are budget-conscious. These hydro dipped glass bottles are vibrant and one-of-a-kind.
Dollar Tree decals offer an affordable opportunity to infuse some excitement into your home decor. After utilizing all the paint samples, I decided to keep the paint can. I gave it a pretty makeover and love how it turned out. Plus, it's useful for organizing small items.
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.
