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    Home » trending » 10 Things You Never Thought You Could Upcycle Into Stunning Home Decor

    10 Things You Never Thought You Could Upcycle Into Stunning Home Decor

    Modified: May 17, 2023 by Kathy Owen
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    Unique DIY  home decor ideas using things we normally throw away.

    We toss a lot of things in the garbage or recycle bin that we could easily upcycle into trendy home decor. Upcycling is a great way to save money and also show our creativity.

    1. Spam Cans

    upcycle spam cans into unique home decor

    Save Spam cans and plastic fruit containers to upcycle into unique plant containers or desk organizers. Make your home decor shine by using metallic spray paint.

    DIY Recycle Project: Spray Paint Spam Cans To Use As Succulent Pots

    2. Beer and Soda Cans

    How to upcycle aluminum cans into vases

    Upcycled Cans Make Cute Vases

    Wow, these were fun to make. Use old beer cans or any type of aluminum cans to make fun vases. The vases in the photo above are a West Elm knock-off project where the vases were made of concrete and cost $45 per "vase."

    How To Upcycle Aluminum Cans Into Vases

    3. Plastic Water Bottles

    upcycle plastic bottles

    We drink a lot of bottled water around our house, so do we put the bottles into the recycle bin or make cute projects like these vases? We make cute home decor vases.

    Spring Decorating: Recycled Water Bottle Vases, Tacky or Classy?

    4. Coffee Cans

    Upcycled Coffee can flower vase idea

    Photo Credit: Petticoat Junktion.

    Recycled coffee cans can be used to store things in the kitchen, bathroom, or where ever. You can also paint them pretty to use as kitchen tool caddies or remote control storage.

    Upcycle A Coffee Can: Painted Vase For Spring Flowers

    5. Jeans

    how to upcycle things from your closet

    Upcycle things from your closet

    How about re-covering benches or dining room chairs with old jeans and any pretty fabric like the curtain I used in this bench upcycle?

    Upcycling Denim Jeans: How To Recover A Fabric Seat With Denim 

    6. Bed Springs

    Simple Decorating ideas for Christmas

    Oh my goodness! Bedsprings from antique beds are the best. Upcycle them to display Christmas ornaments, dyed Easter eggs, beach memories, and more. I made a candle holder and set it on a bed spring.

    Upcycled Lamp Parts Candle Holder | Planter | Candy Dish

    7. Garden Rake

    Succulent Plant Rake Wreath

    A garden rake head is light enough to hang on your front door as a wreath. Glue faux succulents, Spring flowers, or Fall flowers to the wreath and hang it from an old leather belt.

    Upcycled Craft: Succulent Plant Rake Wreath

    8. Compact Disc

    Quick And Easy DIY CD Wreath

    Glue compact discs together to form a wreath. Add a decorative bow and change it out with the seasons.

    Easy DIY CD Wreath

    9. Movie Reels

    movie reel diy idea

    You may have old movie reels packed away, or if not, you can usually find them at flea markets. Create all kinds of wall decor using the reels. Try wrapping sisal rope around the reels where the film strip would normally be and glue faux succulents to the middle of the reel.

    DIY Idea For Old Movie Reels | Succulent Plant Display

    10. Furniture Pulls

    make magnets using drawer pulls

    make magnets using drawer pulls

    Order magnets from Amazon or pick them up at a local craft shop. Just ensure they are a number 6 grade or above so they stick well to the refrigerator or magnet board. Use glue to adhere old drawer pulls to the magnets. 

    DIY Magnets Made With Vintage Keys And Old Hardware

    11. 13 Upcycled Jewelry Ideas

    pin collage recycled jewelry

    Pretty projects using jewelry.

     13 Recycled Jewelry Projects

    12. 12 Throw Away Things To Upcycle Today

    Denim Upcycling Ideas, Using Old Jeans, Repurposing Jeans, Reusing Old Jeans, Upcycle Stuff. Woman seamstress cut and repair old blue jeans in sewing studio.

    Image Credit: Shutterstock.

    Keep a lookout for old pairs of jeans that might be in danger of being donated or tossed out - they are invaluable in the upcycling world.

    12 Throw Away Things To Upcycle Today

    Thanks for reading Petticoat Junktion, Kathy

    Kathy Owen
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    Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
    Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.

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    1. Kathryn Marie Wasylak

      May 24, 2023 at 9:12 am

      Awesome ideas! Really got me thinking- and looking at "junk" In a new way.Great way to start my day-creativity.

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      • Kathy Owen

        May 24, 2023 at 12:21 pm

        yes!

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