Recycle a variety of items into creative and unique decorating components. This page contains tips and suggestions for trash to treasure decorating.
Refurbishing a Plastic Drawer UnitPlastic drawers are very useful but the bright colors may not coordinate with your decor. It's easy to refurbish them to match any style or personality.
Frame Giftbags for Wall ArtGift bags are sometimes great for framing. You can receive them with gifts inside, or can buy them at your local dollar store. Some are very pretty and can be matted and framed with an old frame you might have around the house.
Use Unusual Containers for ShelvingI found this cool idea on an old Sunset Magazine Website. Or perhaps it is new, but I just saw it recently. These folks made a mud room in their remodeled house in AK, and put up old fish steamer baskets for shelves!
Make a Wall Shelf Out Of An Old Dresser DrawerTake a distressed old drawer and hang it on your wall for use as a wall shelf. You can make it look old or new with paint, even add contact or wallpaper to the inside for a cheerful look. And leaving the knobs on at the bottom can serve as hangers for chimes, mobiles, or whatever you choose, maybe even kitchen towels.
