Reduce, Reuse, Redecorate.

I love the idea of creating something new from something old, especially when it comes to home decor.  Whether as simple as giving a piece of furniture a fresh coat of paint, or an entirely new purpose, the results are always rewarding and decidedly one-of-a-kind.  Still thinking about yesterday's trip to a vintage furniture store (and a bright orange set of lockers I think would make totally hip playroom storage,) I turn to my favorite homemade haunt, Etsy, for more "upcycled" decor inspiration.


This funky wall shelf was created from an old coffee table, and then doused in a shade of sweet pea pink:

Display Shelf by SavvyShopper1

Repurposed seems like a  bit of an understatement when it comes to this tub turned couch.  I would call this cool seat a reinvention:

Cast Iron Bathtub Couch by ruffhouseart

Charming is the only way to describe this tree swing created from a castaway dining room chair:

Dining Room Chair Tree Swing by MyAppleTreeAndMe

This show-stopping chandelier is made from hundreds of Italian mineral water bottles collected from a restaurant outside of (sigh) Rome: 

Ice Clear Ecological Chandelier by Metamorphosi

Retired suit jackets adorn these adorable alphabet pillows:

Alphabet Pillow by HilaryCosgrove

And, soda bottles are given new life as delightful drinking glasses:

Soda Bottle Glasses by YAVAglass

My takeaway?   I am motivated to continue to find ways to rethink home decor.  Whether reclaimed, repurposed, or reused, there are so many ways to think outside the recycle box.