Upcycling is another type of recycling. In contrast, an item is not reused, but its value is increased with the help of new processing. With a lot of imagination and ideas, new creative furniture is created from old, used or even broken things. These DIY projects are for people who want to add something unique to their home and enjoy crafting.
In industrial design and in rooms that have been furnished and designed in this style, used objects often find new uses. The nice thing about it is that everything contains the story of his life and it is precisely such pieces that bring variety to the interior and show the personal atmosphere of the residents.
Almost anything can be used as a bedside table or coffee table, but who would have thought that a bedside table could become a dog house? It doesn't cost a lot of money and just takes a little more time. You can find inspiration from us, materials in your house or basement and tools can be borrowed cheaply from the hardware store.
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This DIY idea is perfect for those who have a dog and want to make a small dog house themselves. An old side table or bedside table is required that has a gap for drawers or storage space. You should remove the drawers or the cupboard door and cover the gap inside with a fabric. For the dog's comfort, you can furnish the house with a bed cushion. Finally, paint the outside of the table any color you like and the house is finished. So you have a multifunctional side table that doubles as a dog house.
However, if you need a coffee table, you can build one yourself out of an old car tire. For this you need a thick rope, good glue and four wooden pegs for the table legs. The procedure is simple: coat the car tire with glue and wrap it tightly with the rope. A beautiful effect can be achieved with ropes in two different shades. The last step is to attach the legs under the coffee table. For a great pop of color, paint half of the legs any color.
The old car tire can also be converted into a creative dog bed for your small pet. To do this, you can paint the tire in any color so that it matches the interior. If you wish, you can also paint any motifs and patterns. Then you need a large cushion that fits in the middle of the car tire and fills it completely. So you can make an inexpensive dog bed yourself and save some money.
The best thing about home-made furniture is that it usually looks much higher quality and more expensive than it actually is. With the right technology and a little skill, you can build cool furniture that costs almost nothing but still enhances your interior in a very special way. Below we would like to show you a DIY bedside table project that will convince you.
You don't need any wood or steel for this metal-look bedside table. The beautiful design can be quickly and easily built from simple cardboard and then painted to create a great look. First, you should create a schematic of the design and calculate the required dimensions. Then you need the material, i.e. the cardboard, as well as a pen, scissors and gaffa tape. First mark the cuts and then cut out the individual parts of the table.
The next step is to assemble the pieces by gluing them in place with gaffa tape. As a result, you should get a small bedside table. The number of shelves and storage areas depends on your own design. Once the construction is finished, you can start with the cladding. Paper mache is perfect for this because this technique allows the table to be designed individually. Now cover the cardboard with papier-mâché, let it dry well and paint the table in any color and look you like.
Using old things – so-called upcycling – is a big step towards more sustainable living. The DIY projects don't take that much time at all, so you can consider them when you need a new piece of home decor. With us you will find a variety of ideas made from different materials that are already available.
Unique pieces of furniture are created that can fulfill several functions at the same time. A wooden box, for example, can be used both as a stool and as a storage box. All you have to do is make a wooden lid with a comfortable seat cushion and attach it to the wooden box. With four more wheels on the bottom side you get a great movable stool with storage space.
