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    Home » DIY Ideas » 150 Repurposed DIY Room Decor Ideas

    150 Repurposed DIY Room Decor Ideas

    June 21, 2017 by prudentpennypincher.com 1 Comment

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    Transform everyday items like picture frames and old jars into unique home decor, organization ideas and furniture with these cheap and easy DIY projects. The projects are sorted by room type (kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom, etc.) to make it more organized.

    Many of the items required for these projects are common things that you probably have lying around the house and the items that you don’t have, can be found at Dollar Tree or thrift stores!

    Crafting Supplies You May Need:

    • Scissors
    • Glue (E6000 glue, and/or super glue)
    • Mod Podge
    • Glue gun and glue sticks
    • Tape
    • Paint or foam brushes
    • Ruler
    • Tape measure
    • X-Acto Knife
    • Pencil
    • Marker

    Repurposed DIY Living Room and Bedroom Ideas

    Faux Succulent Garden
    5×7 frames + moss +faux succulents + twigs + paint

    Hurricane Lanterns Out of Dollar Store Frames
    5 frames + curtain ring + black marker

    Farmhouse Decor from $5 Thrift Store Frame
    chalk paint + banner + boxwood wreath + old picture frame + chicken wire + staple gun

    Recycled Coffee Can Planter
    white spray paint + drill + rope + seashell necklaces

    Paint Stick Basket
    square dowel + paint stir sticks + staples and staple gun

    Teacup Candles
    Candy or candle thermometer + new wicking + teacups + wick sustainers + wooden skewers

    DIY Lightbulb Terrariums
    lightbulb + gravel  + small faux plants

    DIY Lightbulb Flower Vase
    lightbulbs + twine + flowers

    DIY Chalk Paint Candlesticks
    spindles + wood pieces (craft store) + wood screws + chalk paint + candles

    Farmhouse Candle Holder
    candle stick + thrift store cake pans + white satin finish spray paint + E600 adhesive

    Sunburst Paint Stick Mirror 
    paint sticks + glue + round mirror + wood stain + wall hanger

    Old Window Picture Frame
    clear picture corners + old window + command hooks + wood letters + dark wood stain

    Cereal Box Decorative Sphere
    cereal box + Rust-Oleum Aged Copper spray paint + hole punch + metal paper fasteners

    Old Window Wall Art

    DIY Sweater Pillows (No Sow)
    throw pillow + sweater + needle & thread + buttons + pins

    Repurposed Chair Coat Rack
    saw + drill + spray paint + sandpaper + wood glue and filler + hooks + screws

    Repurposed Barn Door Decor
    barn door + 2 corner shelves + paint

    Display Shelves
    picture frame + old wine crate + spray paint. + heavy duty picture hanging kit

    Wire Basket Side Table
    wire basket + round wood panel + spray paint + wood stain + clear coat + cable staples

    Lamp Side Table
    lamp + platter + liquid nails + spray paint
    You could also use a large picture frame as the table top instead of a platter

    Plastic Spoon Vase
    empty can + glue gun + white spray primer + plastic spoons + blue and white acrylic paint

    DIY Shutter Bench
    antique shutter + baseboard + legs + leg anchors + wood trim

    DIY Bottle Lamp
    old bottle + simple engraving device + wiring + lampshade

    DIY Vintage Suitcase Table
    plywood + luggage case + metal plates + table legs + screws + paint/wood stain

    DIY Bottle-Cap Candles
    Bottle caps + candle wicks + ends of candles


    Repurposed DIY Entryway and Office Ideas

    Key Frame
    picture frame + gold hooks + paint

    Organization Hub
    wire mesh utensil tray + small nails

    Sunglass Holder DIY
    photo frame + glue gun + paint +  rope

    DIY Marble Pencil Holder
    empty can + marble contact paper

    Recycled Glass Jars Turned Stylish Office Storage
    recycled glass jars +  knobs + scrapbook paper + spray paint + mod podge

    DIY Dry Erase Board
    8×10 picture frame + patterned masking tape  + dry erase markers
    You can get all these items at Dollar Tree

    Cookie Sheet Magnetic Memo Board
    metal primer + spray paint + fabric + mod podge

    Entryway Shutter Catchall
    shutter + spray paint +  S hooks + clothespins

    Organizers from Cereal Boxes
    washi tape or patterned duct tape + cereal box

    Milk Jug School-Supply Container
    spray paint + 1-gallon plastic jug +  X-acto knife, washi tape + foam board + chalkboard label

    Crib Railling Magazine Holder
    You could also use it to hang towels or blankets

    Picture Frame Memo Board 
    picture frame + fabric + glue

    Corkboard Flower Push Pins
    cork board + fabric + fake flowers + push pins + glue gun


    Repurposed DIY Bathroom Ideas

    Decorative Towel Hangers (Source Unknown)
    thrift store picture frames + white and black spray paint + decorative hooks

    Ladder Towel Rack
    small ladder + spray paint

    DIY Mirrored Vanity Tray
    picture frame + mirror + drawer handles + rubber pads + silver spray paint

    Cardboard Box Basket
    jute twine + cardboard + white fabric

    Repurposing Candle Jars
    candle jar + glue + knobs + spray paint + primer + goo gone
    Here is a great DIY goo gone

    Gold Glass Jar Organizers
    Glass jars and lids + metallic gold spray paint + foam shapes and letters

    Jewelry Tower
    cups + saucers + taper candle holders + spray paint + glue
    These dishes were found at Thrift Stores, but you can also find similar ones at Dollar Tree too.

    Tiered Tray
    glass taper candleholder + white plate + white saucer

    Wine Bottle Jewelry Holder
    wine bottle + acrylic craft paint + gorilla glue, salad plate

    Drawer Shelf
    old drawer + spray paint + wood scraps + hammer and nails

    Macon Jar Bathroom Organizer Set
    mason jars + white paint + clear coat sealant + mason jar soap lid converter kit + mason jar flower frog

    Mason Jar Tissue Holder
    mason jar  + scrapbook paper + tissue

    Makeup Organizer (using a cutlery tray)

    Towel Rack  (Using a Wine Rack)

    Wine Cork Bath Mat
    175 wine corks  + hot glue sticks + non-adhesive shelf liner

    Recycled Towel Bath Mat
    3 to 4 bath towels + cutting mat + rotary cutter + pins, needle and thread

    Plastic Bag Basket
    sewing needles + white thread + a thimble + plastic bags

    Jewelry Holder from a Cutlery Tray
    wooden cutlery tray + paint + knobs  + cup hooks

    Earring Organizer (using an ice cube tray)

    Fingernail Polish Display Stand
    black foam board + >picture frame

    Necklace Holder
    cooling rack + picture frame + wrapping paper + adhesives

    Cheese Grater Earring Caddy
    cheese grater (thrift store $1) + spray paint

    Dangly Earring Display
    picture frame + 12′ of picture wire + acrylic paint + staple gun

    Picture Frame Corkboard
    picture frame + spray paint + cork board  + push pins

    Rustic Necklace Holder

    paper towel holder + gold spray paint

    Nail Polish Storage
    cookie jar with a metal lid + decorative knob (optional)

    Under The Sink Organization
    3 magazine holders + 1 plastic tub

    Hair Appliance Storage
    file folder box + hair straightener , blow dryer, etc.

    Cleaning Supply Organization
    (using over the door shoe organizer)


    Repurposed DIY Kitchen Ideas

    Pan Organizer (using a file sorter)

    Recycled Utensil Storage Containers
    empty tin cans + drill + spray paint + washi tape, stickers or tags + S-hook + towel bar

    Pot Organizer (using a basic towel rod)

    Kitchen Utensil Holder
    small hooks + old rake + wood board + wood stain

    Vintage Cheese Grater Organizer
    reclaimed wood + chain + old cheese grater (thrift store) + wooden utensils

    DIY Whisk Candle Holder

    Homemade Trivet 
    clothespins + floral wire

    Cabinet Door Serving Tray
    cabinet door + wood handles + white paint + sandpaper + stencils + black acrylic paint
    You can get the cabinet door at Habitat for Humanity

    Picture Frame Tray
    the picture frame + fabric + picture + 2 handles + screws

    Tiered Stand from Cake Pans
    3 cake pans + candlesticks + spray paint + e600 glue
    You can get the cake pans and candlesticks at Dollar Tree or a thrift store

    DIY Tiered Tray from Frames
    picture frames + paint + wood + saw + wood glue + wooden candlestick and finial

    Bowl Lampshade
    pendant light kit + large ceramic bowl + drill with ceramic hole saw

    Globe Stand Paper Towel Holder

    Farmhouse Kitchen Canister DIY
    jars + free printable + chalky spray paint + heat transfer vinyl + silhouette cutting machine

    Jar Storage
    spray paint + labels + empty plastic jars

    Coffee Canister Storage
    spray paint + labels + empty coffee jars

    Canned Food Storage (for half sized cans)
    magazine holder + bobby pins (to keep cans from falling out)

    Plastic Wrap Holder (for inside of the cabinet door)

    Canned Food Storage Idea
    empty 12 pk soda carton + contact paper

    Repurposed DIY Porch, Patio and Backyard Ideas

    Welcome Sign 
    chalk + white paint pen + old ironing board + wood stain + burlap ribbon

    Colander Hanging Basket Planter
    carabiners/spring hooks + chain + wire + colander + cheesecloth + plants

    $10 Upcycled Firepit
    recycled washing machine drum + high heat black paint (optional)

    DIY Accent Table
    terra cotta pot and base + white spray paint + twine

    Hula Hoop Chandelier
    hula hoop + ribbon + string lights

    Rope Ottomans Chair 
    old tire (junkyard) +sisal rope + nylon rope + hot glue gun & glue sticks

    Old Tire Planter
    wood board + sisal rope + weatherproof stain + screws + angle brackets + bolts and nuts + plywood

    Tire Planter II
    old tire + exterior spray paint + potting soil + flowers + chain + s hook

    Upcycled Solar Lamp Posts
    black spray paint + lamp base + $1 solar lights

    Lighting Posts
    fence post + 4 solar outdoor lights + extra long screws + 4″ x 4″ wood

    Wine Bottle Tiki Torch
    wine bottle + wick + reducing connector +  thread sealant tape + pea gravel + Citronella Torch Fuel

    Cheap Outdoor Lantern (using a tuna can)
    thrift store hurricane glass + empty tuna can + wood screw + copper adapter + spray paint + votive candle + paint stick

    Mosaic Tile Birdbath using Recycled DVDs

    Barrel Table (original source unknown)
    large barrel + glass top + moss + string lights

    Bucket Outdoor Coffee Table
    metal bucket + plywood + 2×6 boards + outdoor caulk + liquid nails + wood stain

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    1. Regina says

      February 13, 2023 at 7:44 pm

      These ideas are so cool! I love them! I’m amazed! I can’t wait to try them! Thanks a million!

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