This is a must try for all you people out there who needs a creative kick in the butt. These “upcycling” designs will rock your interior design and household. “Upcycling” is the new black…
Recycled design / aka upcycling: if it doesn’t smells it sells! 😉
1. an old ladder as a bookshelf.
![Vintage Wooden Corner Ladder Bookshelf with metal strap](https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/6437185/il_570xN.300740911.jpg)
Naturally Cre8tive on Etsy
2. Convert folding chairs into a shelf and closet.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10_p7130040-1.jpg)
![](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10_p7130048-1.jpg)
![](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10_p7130057-1.jpg)
![](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10_p7130061-1.jpg)
Yiconglu
3. Turning an empty milk carton into a tetrabox lamp.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/creative-diy-ideas-17-4-1.jpg)
![](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/creative-diy-ideas-17-5-1.jpg)
Bored Panda
4. Using old bottles as shades for pendant lamps.
![Tangerine Dream Waterfall Mason Jar Chandelier - Hanging Spiral Lighting Fixture - Upcycled Mason Jar Pendant Lamp - BootsNGus Chandeliers](https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/1/5569900/il_570xN.331583235.jpg)
![Sazerac Rye Whiskey Recycled bottle lamp](https://img0.etsystatic.com/022/1/6706366/il_570xN.516620114_cyfs.jpg)
![Galleon Green - Hanging Bottle Pendant Lamp](https://img1.etsystatic.com/038/0/6706366/il_570xN.587500027_2p4u.jpg)
![Seagrams Gin Bottle Chandelier](https://img1.etsystatic.com/031/0/6706366/il_570xN.589100693_ntji.jpg)
Etsy
5. Make a lamp with hot glue and disposable spoons.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/creative-diy-ideas-12-2-1.jpg)
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6. Using old skateboard decks to make a child’s picnic table.
![](https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5406218/il_570xN.285332206.jpg)
Or a Skateboard stool or bench
![](https://img0.etsystatic.com/019/0/7853243/il_570xN.483488276_a47h.jpg)
Etsy
7. Turning a glove into an adorable chipmunk.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/diy-recycled-chipmunk-glove-10-1.jpg)
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8. Making shelves out of old books.
![Book shelves Book shelves](http://cdn-image.realsimple.com/sites/default/files/styles/rs_main_image/public/image/images/home-organizing/home-improvement/0702/shelf-main_300.jpg?itok=N05tqY04)
Real Simple
9. Turn old bottle caps into cool tea lights.
![Mixology - Recycled B-Lights Soy Candles 6 Pack Unscented Tea Lights, Upcycled Wine, Liquor Bottle Caps, Organic, Vegan](https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5533125/il_570xN.200701994.jpg)
Etsy
10. Convert a discarded piano into a very cool shelf.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ZONGIUJ4-1.jpg)
tothgergodizajn.blogspot.tw
11. Transforming wrenches into wall hooks.
![3 Wrench Hook Set - Custom Wall Hooks](https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5473755/il_570xN.125907404.jpg)
Etsy
12. Organizing your cords with used toilet paper tubes.
![Picture of TP Roll Organizer Box instructable](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FDZ5F3BFXR6VPT9.MEDIUM-1.jpg)
Instructables
13. This sink you can make out of a bicycle.
![bicycle sink design bathroom wash funny clever bike](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bike-sink-design-1.png)
benjamin-bullins.artistwebsites.com
14. A portable bagel holder made out of CD/DVD tower case.
![bagel holder box lunch design cd dvd case](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bagel-box-holder-1.png)
Flickr
15. Make your wooden fence a little more private with glass marbles.
![SDC11999 marbles in a fence panel](https://gardendrama.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/sdc11999.jpg?w=610&h=817)
gardendrama.wordpress.com
16. Put your old computer towers to good use as a mailbox. It might not be pretty but its original.
![Recycled Computer Mailbox](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Recycled-Computer-Mailbox-1.jpg)
The Zooom
17. Buy packs of cheap hangers to create a room divider.
![LIKEarchitects form chromatic screen installation with IKEA hangers](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/img_8696-1.jpg)
Design Boom
18. Create guitar pics out of credit cards (or anything else).
![PickMaster Plectrum Punch - Make Your Own Picks](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/51eZteEYK9L-1.jpg)
Amazon
19. Found another old piano? Turn it into a planter/outdoor fountain.
![old piano turned into outdoor water fountain](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/old-piano-turned-into-outdoor-water-fountain-1.jpg)
Twisted Sifter
20. Convert used light bulbs into oil lamps.
![lamp1 lamp1](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lamp1-1.jpg)
![lamp2 lamp2](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lamp2-1.jpg)
![lamp3 lamp3](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lamp3-1.jpg)
lookslikegooddesign.com
21. Create a clock out of a bike wheel.
![Recycled Bike Wheel clock](https://img0.etsystatic.com/007/0/5226723/il_570xN.372733276_hyrq.jpg)
Etsy
22. Transform that old drum set into a chandelier.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/diy-drum-kit-chandelier-4-1.jpg)
![](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/diy-drum-kit-chandelier-3-1.jpg)
Bored Panda
23. Use your favorite, old cassette for useful things.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tape2-1.jpg)
Hometone
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cassette_wallet-1.jpg)
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tapepurse-1.jpg)
Vromans
24. Cut a bath tub in half to make one of the coolest couches ever.
![](https://malangahechoamano.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/muchoreciclaje.jpg)
Malangahechoamano
25. Use that old, vintage suitcase for a cool chair.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chair-1.jpg)
![](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chair2-1.jpg)
seekatesew.blogspot.com
26. Recycle used wine bottles as a classy chandelier.
![article-image](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/640_rm-wine-bottle-chandelier-1.jpg)
![article-image](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/640_mg-1884-1773x2397-1.jpg)
Remodelista
27. If that old TV doesn’t work, transform it into an aquarium.
![307michael1.jpg (24kb)](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/307michael1-1.jpg)
![307michael2.jpg (20kb)](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/307michael2-1.jpg)
Aqua Hobby
28. Make a purse (and many, many other things) out of woven pop tabs.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/creative-diy-ideas-1-2-1.jpg)
![](http://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/creative-diy-ideas-1-1-1.jpg)
Bored Panda
29. If you don’t like wearing hats, make them into lamps.
![hat lamp design diy](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hat-lamp-1.png)
grahamandgreen.co.uk
30. Transform classic tennis rackets into mirrors.
![](https://thedanishdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/CLX060109_077_1_4-de-56622656-1.jpg)
Country Living so that you can see the tennis-star in the mirror
If you have any upcycling designs make sure to send us them and we will share the cool ones here on the blog for the world to see.
Also see Naturally Cre8tive.
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