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15 examples of how to give new life to old things

Transformation of old things

Transformation of old things

Many things that have long been considered unnecessary can be transformed and become functional decor items, as well as complement the interior in an original way. And if not everyone decides to hang up the old rake at home, then in the country they will look just the way.

Musical past

1. The second life of old guitars



1. The second life of old guitars

A favorite guitar that has been out of order or broken for a long time does not have to collect dust on the cabinet. If you supplement it with internal shelves, and if you wish, repaint the inside of the guitar, then it will come out of a great functional piece of furniture. Books, clocks, small lovely things will fit here.

2. The case transforms ... into a neat organizer for jewelry

2. The case transforms … into a neat organizer for jewelry

3. Convenient shelf for storing small items

3. Convenient shelf for storing small items

Door or rack?

4. Now it's not just an old door

4. Now it’s not just an old door

Some doors are completely short-lived, over time they have to be changed. But even an old interior door can be reborn into a comfortable rack. If it will be used in a vintage or rustic style, then you can give it an aged look. A door-rack in a bright color, for example, blue or red, will give space to creativity..

5. The bright door came in handy for storing country trifles

5. The bright door came in handy for storing country trifles

6. Shelving from an old door

6. Shelving from an old door

Step on a rake

What good is enough in the country is a rake. Sometimes there are so many of them that they pass from the barn to the interior of the house. And it’s pretty convenient. You can use the old rake as a glass holder or rail in the kitchen. Choosing one of these creative options, you need to remember that in a classic interior it will look ridiculous. But in interiors decorated in Provence, country and even loft styles, they will look good.

7. Rake instead of railing

7. Rake instead of railing

8. Glass holder

8. Glass holder

9. The dishes are now in order.

9. The dishes are now in order.

Drawers from an old chest of drawers

Drawers from the grandmother’s chest of drawers, with the inspiration and imagination of their owners, will continue to fulfill their functional duty already in the role of another piece of furniture. For example, if you attach legs to a drawer and put it in the living room, then it will quite pass for an organizer for magazines. And if you hang several boxes on the wall, having previously painted them in different colors, you get an attractive interior installation.

10. Beautiful installation from old drawers

10. Beautiful installation from old drawers

11. Stylish magazine holder

11. Stylish magazine holder

Long live the light!

At first glance, a burnt-out incandescent light bulb is a completely useless thing and its place in the trash can. But by connecting ingenuity and from these unnecessary items you can make a summer vase or an interesting decor for a nursery.

12. Sweet vase

12. Sweet vase

13. Green decor

13. Green decor

14. Decoration for the interior



14. Decoration for the interior

15. Second life of old bulbs

15. Second life of old bulbs

By the way, many unnecessary items are also useful for creating an unusual headboard. In our review you can see 30 of the most original design examples.

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