Under the theme of advocating low-carbon life, environmental protection topics are increasingly mentioned by people. Everyone should pay attention to making full use of limited resources, recycling and avoiding unnecessary waste. The following 25 old items renovation solutions provide storage space for your home and carry out low carbon to the end!
Steps/Methods
1
Old tin box notice board
Tickets for travel, subway map of a certain city, leave Coming down and taking a look every now and then brings back wonderful memories. The refrigerator is already covered with stickers. Don’t worry, you can also make your own. You can use any tray or candy tin you don’t like. The tray can be decorated with scattered wallpaper to avoid being too monotonous. It is very interesting to place in the corner of the desk.
2
Disposable newspaper pot holders
Pot holders and plate holders are very easy to get dirty, and it is difficult to clean them no matter what the material is. Simply use old newspapers, fold them into several diamond-shaped blocks like paper cranes, and then use staplers or double-sided tape to splice them together to make disposable pot holders and pot holders. Plate mat. The tableware cage made of plastic beverage bottles can also be decorated with newspapers. Roll the newspapers into small rolls, then stick them on the bottles one by one, and finally decorate them with beautiful ropes.
3
The new look of the chest of drawers
The old-fashioned chest of drawers was a must-have for every home in the 1980s. I couldn't bear to throw it away after moving several times because it is really useful. Whether in the kitchen or in the hallway, multiple drawers make it easy to sort and put away scattered items, making them easy to find. The surface of the ash is cracked, it doesn't matter, just paint the whole thing with white wood paint, and the drawer part can be painted with your favorite color according to the color of the room. You can use several colors
to distinguish the categories of items inside the drawer.
4
Ceramic cup storage tool
The items on the girl’s dressing table are very small. You don’t need to buy special storage tools for makeup sponges, eyeliners, used small enamel cups, and wooden packaging boxes. The toy wrought iron chair can also be used to store necklaces, etc., so the dressing table will no longer be a mess.
5
Water pipe candle holder
Candles are not always synonymous with romance. It has just been renovated and there are a lot of water pipes and elbows left in the house. Should I sell them for scrap or make something by myself? The wax candle holder is made of water pipes.
It is full of creativity and the materials are all from home, which is very cost-effective. You can make a rough sketch in advance to plan the size and layout to avoid rework. After installation, paint it with bright paint and let it dry
. Sturdy water pipe candle holders are very suitable for placing in the courtyard in summer.
6
Desktop transformation
Solid wood tables are sometimes eliminated because of their unfashionable appearance, but in fact the structure is still intact. You can buy cheap wooden flooring, or use leftover materials from renovations and try sticking them
to the table surface. You can glue it directly, and it doesn't matter if you leave some gaps in the middle, because the wooden slats may expand and contract depending on the climate. Finally, paint with colorful wood paint to complete a very creative work.
7
Rainbow flower pots
Plastic flower pots are generally used for purchased flowers, which have an ugly appearance. Many people have to buy separate pots for use. decorate. The rain boots at home are not worn often, but now they can be put to use. The flower pots are placed directly in the boots, which is very cute.
8
Regaining needlework
In the past, needles and threads were a necessity for every family. Now, although sewing and mending are no longer necessary in life, Occasionally, when you have free time, you can use the clothes and fabrics you don’t wear at home to use your creativity to sew a hand
machine cover or sew some decorative paintings, etc. This is also a challenge to your own hands-on ability. You can first sew some simple graphics or patterns on the cloth, and then stretch it into a photo frame. Treating it as a gift is also very meaningful.
9
Plate and Cake Stand
There are often guests at home, so some candies and snacks need to be placed for easy consumption. Want to buy a specialized three-tier cake pan? No need to spend money, just take out the cups and plates you don’t use often at home, stack them up according to the shape and size, and transform them into a brand new cake stand.
A small change in the way you use it can produce completely new effects.
10
Umbrella stand
Modification method:
Umbrellas also have fixed storage containers. It is not a ready-made product; It consists of a potted plant stand and a ceramic tray. Use metal-specific paint and porcelain-specific paint to unify their colors, and stand them directly at the door. You no longer have to worry about dripping water everywhere.
11
Bag curtain
Modification method:
Cut the ready-made longer curtain to the appropriate length and hang it on The front of the bookshelf blocks dust. Don’t forget to sew some colorful fabric pockets on the front of the curtain for a fun twist.
12
Wooden partitions
Renovation methods:
These are used in places with shelves such as closets or storage rooms. Shelf brackets. You can choose accessories from old furniture and fix them to the shelves.
13
Hand-decoration hooks
Modification method:
Fix the curtain tie hooks to the side of the dressing table or the wall of the cloakroom On, the storage problems of jewelry and ties are easily solved.
14
Portable bucket
Disassembly and modification method:
Paint the bucket, and then use scrap paper to make classification labels. Attach to the keg.
15
Travel planning bag
Disassembly and modification method:
After installing the two towel bars to the side of the desk, install the metal Ring, then hang the paper document bag and attach a small label.
16
Change the tableware into
Removal and modification method:
Fix the spray-plated pipe to the small slats on the wall Instead of installing metal pull baskets on the cabinet wall.
17
Calligraphy decoration
Practice calligraphy and raise some plants to cultivate your temperament. There are many things from that era that are still worth cherishing.
18
New uses for white furniture
If white furniture and white walls feel too cold, then fill them with light colors. !
19
Porcelain bowl
Objects of that era can regain their sophistication and agility with a little modification and matching.
20
Decorative flowers with cloth heads
Flowers wither easily, and the fake flowers sold outside are not interesting. You might as well do it yourself and make flower-shaped decorations by using discarded cloths, felts, etc. at home. You don’t have to pursue how realistic the shape is. The more crooked and childlike it is, the better the effect will be. It is also very safe to use as a toy for children. As for the particularly small pieces of leftover materials, you can use your imagination to make some headwear, necklace decorations, etc.
21
Fabric decorative corners
Fabric fabrics with traditional patterns are used to make handbags or casual blankets. After reuse, they take on a new look.
22
New colors of fabrics
The fabrics with 1980s patterns are both nostalgic and classic.
23
Postcards for decoration
In order to save space, most of the wall cabinets for storage at home do not have doors. If small items are placed inside, it will appear Rather messy. You can use photos or postcards for decoration, fix them with hemp rope and small clips, and hang them on the border of the closet to become a very casual decoration that can make people's eyes stay and ignore the mess inside the cabinet.
24
Display photos in glass bottles
Some people really like to display a variety of photos at home, and buying photo frames is a big expense. Don’t throw away food glass bottle packaging and old glass cups. Remove their trademarks and insert photos into them. They are excellent photo display tools. Bottles come in different sizes and shapes, and when placed together, it’s easier to create an overall effect.
25
Bowls for children
The elegant enamel bowl has the imprint of the 1980s, but it is also suitable for children now.