From Guest Blogger Marvin Osborne on Recycling: Top DIY Home Decor Tips Using Recycled Goods

If buying a home alone was a daunting task, you need to understand that purchasing home decor items to suit the needs and theme of your home is also going to burn a hole in your pocket. However, just because you can’t spend a good chunk of your savings on home decor does not imply that you will have to settle for something that is less than perfect. In today’s times, DIY trends are fast catching up and homeowners are constantly coming up with witty ideas to recycle old or existing fabrics and other products which can be substituted for the different home decor needs. Whether you need dinner sets or a unique flower vase for your home, everything and more can be achieved using recycled products, a list of which has been compiled quite meticulously for your reference.

• Use the coffee sack to make a hamper for used clothes or a basket to store other products:

Coffee sacks are usually quite sturdy and once you have emptied the sack, resist the urge of throwing it away into the bin as there is a plethora of things that can be done with this. With basic sewing skills, you could transform this burlap sack into a chic and sophisticated basket to collect old clothes for washing or use it to store fresh towels before going for a shower. If your sewing skills are less than perfect, you could always get help from a friend or a local tailor.

• Revamp your pet’s home:

Surely a kennel for your dog or a soft, cosy bed for your kitten is likely to cost you dearly; however, there is every possibility that you can make your pet the best home without really having to spend even a single dime. You may have spare suitcases or briefcases that you do not use any longer. Pry it open from the hinges and stuff the hollow area with cosy quilts and blankets for your pet.

• Use your old quilts to make coasters:

If your quilt is too old to be used to shield you from the harsh cold, you could consider transforming the quilt into coasters that can be used at the dinner table. This is not only a pleasing idea in terms of the aesthetics but also in terms of functionality. You could buy dinner sets to match these coasters.

• Hang photo frames made from scrap wood:

Often, there is always a piece of wood lying vacant in some part of your home. Instead of keeping it in the attic where all it would do is collect dust, you could consider painting them and using them as photo frames to hang on walls of the hallway. Not only will it make the hallway look more rustic, it will also elevate the overall look of your home.

• Use milk crates as chairs:

Throwing away the milk crates that you won can be one of the silliest of follies that you may have committed. Instead of throwing it in the trash, you could consider transforming it into chairs-cum-storage. Fitting a cushion over the opening of the crate will make for excellent chairs, not to mention the added benefit of storing children’s toys and other such items inside the crate.

• Use your suit jacket to make cusions:

If you belong to the fashion conscious group and wearing an outdated suit jacket is not your style, you could consider transforming them into fluffy cushions instead of discarding them. These cushions can form part of the couch or your master bedroom making your home look stylish and creative at the same time.

Author’s bio:

Marvin Osborne runs a business of dinner sets made from recycled goods, bakeware and other such kitchen equipments and gadgets and has been involved in the business for over 9 years. He is also a member of a food blogging committee and has partnered with several well known companies.