Every year we throw away countless number of things that we no longer needed – old chairs, cracked plates or other common household items that only clutter your space. However, with a little imagination you can repurpose that trash and make it useful again.
Here are 20 creative ideas on how you can reuse everyday items around your home.
1. Art With Cracked Plates
Turn your broken or cracked plates into an art that you can display on your kitchen or dining room wall. (Tutorial via Home Life)
2. Turn An Old Ladder Into A Shelf
If you need extra space for your books and knick knacks, ladder shelf will be a great option. (via Beyond The Picket Fence)
3. Pet Bed From Old Drawer
Old dresser drawer can be upcycled into an eco-friendly pet bed. (Tutorial via DIY Show Off)
4. Upcycle An Old Crib Into A Child’s Workstation
Your kids will surely enjoy from such a table to draw. (Tutorial via A Little Learning For Two)
5. Jewelry Display
Don’t throw away your old picture frame. Instead, turn it into a gorgeous and very functional earring display. (Tutorial via Kevin & Amanda)
6. Holder For Charging Cell Phone
Turn shampoo or lotion bottle into a really handy cell phone charging station that keeps your cords off the floor. (Tutorial via Make it & Love it)
7. Light Fixtures From Old Wire Baskets
Old wire baskets can be turned into really attractive light fixtures that will look great in the kitchen. (Tutorial via Ashley Ann Photography)
8. Make Plant Markers From Broken Pots
Are you tired of using the same old plastic plant markers? Save your broken clay pots and use the broken pieces as markers. (via Hardly Housewives)
9. Bottle Cap Candles
Save your bottle caps and candle ends for making these adorable tiny candles. Perfect for lighting outdoor areas or packing for camping. (Tutorial via Craftaholics Anonymous)
10. Mosaic Pots Made With Old China
You can use broken plates, saucers, teacups to create beautiful designer planters. (Tutorial via All Free Crafts)