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Do you have old items that you no longer use?

Old or vintage objects? Don't throw them away!

With a little imagination, they make great hijacked items for your decoration.

We have selected for you 35 brilliant decoration ideas with recycled objects.

These DIYs are easy to do and really inexpensive. Look :

1. Before: an old cardboard box

Do you have cardboard boxes you don't know what to do with? The more packing boxes you have on hand, the better for tinkering!

After: a storage basket

To get started, just remove the flaps. Then, put hot glue on the surface of the cardboard starting with the base of the box. As you apply glue, wrap the box with jute twine and hot glue.

2. Before: cans of coffee

If you are a coffee lover then this tip will come in handy.

spend more cans of coffee than bottles of water, it will help you.

After: planters

A dab of fresh paint and textured decoration transform these basic containers into beautiful decorative jars. Put two on your fireplace to bring a little more greenery to your interior.

3. Before: a hanger

The next time you put away your cabinet or have a set of dry cleaning wire hangers, set one aside to make a quick and easy DIY project.

After: support for recipes

Save countertop space (and protect your recipe cards from spills) with a nifty clip that can be hung on cabinet handles. If you have simple metal hangers, use two drawing tongs to hold your recipe.

4. Before: jars of pickles

Instead of throwing the jars of pasta sauce or pickles in the recycling bin, keep a few jars with their lids on.

After: apothecary jars

No need to spend a fortune to have unique storage boxes! Just mimic the vintage look of apothecary jars by painting the lids and sticking knobs or drawer handles on them.

5. Before: tin cans

The next time you open a can of preserving, rinse the can for tinkering after the meal.

After: lights for the patio

Draw pretty patterns or more classic, make small holes, when making these outdoor lanterns. If you don't have a hole punch, just use a hammer and nail.

6. Before: paint mixers

Grab free sticks every time you go to the DIY store, and save any wooden sticks you find.

After: a wooden mirror

A homemade, handcrafted mirror is the decorative piece you need to spice up the dining room walls. You can even dye the stirrers the same color as the table.

7. Before: a Tic Tac box

After freshening your breath, this candy dispenser can also turn into a great storage for your purse.

After: a storage of hairpins

Simply replace the label on the container with a nice adhesive tape and voila! Your bobby pins are now all in the same place. Handy, isn't it?

8. Before: old colanders

An old, rusty colander can hold more than just fruit or pasta!

After: planters

Give your old metal colanders a second life by transforming them into hanging flower pots. Simply line the inside of the colander with waterproof cloth and tie a rope to the handles for a rustic porch decor.

9. Before: a box of tissues

Having a cold can also have good sides! Just keep the Kleenex boxes empty during the winter.

After: a desk organizer

Still prettier than a simple pencil holder, isn't it? This adorable organizer has compartments made from toilet paper rolls. Convenient to store all the essentials of the office at home.

10. Before: a knife block

One could easily imagine that this kitchen accessory would only be suitable for knife blades. But a blogger had another brilliant idea.

After: storage for pencils

Using a drill (and some bright paint), this knife block turned into a kid-friendly colored pencil storage.

11. Before: wooden crates

Simple apple crates are a great source of imagination for some DIY enthusiasts.

After: wall shelves

Eliminate the ever-present mountain of mess in your entryway by creating tangy-colored storage shelves. It's perfect for storing the whole family's sneakers and boots.

These hanging bins are so adorable that everyone will put their shoes away without complaining. Plus, it's as easy as putting them in a pile in a corner!

12. Before: a can of soda

Do not throw away what can still be useful! You might not know it, but this can has real aesthetic potential!

After: a wall decoration

A little cutting, shaping and painting transformed the empty can into the delicate petals and stems of these pretty framed flowers.

13. Before: a plastic flower pot

Since the container you buy your flowers in is already suitable for all plants, don't throw it out just because it doesn't look super good.

After: a beautiful vase

A floral decoration and a coat of white paint gives the bucket an antique and romantic touch. Enough to highlight the beauty of fresh flowers!

14. Before: a plastic pipe

An old pipe has excellent DIY potential due to its flexibility and length.

After: a Christmas wreath

It's much prettier like that, don't you think? Covered with pine cones painted with a glossy paint and hung on the front door, it is beautiful!

15. Before: a plastic bottle

Save the pretty plastic bottles all year round to make fun holiday decorations.

After: a little snowman

This can that should have ended up in the trash turned into a super cute snowman with his winter coat.

16. Before: a broom

Do you have a slightly used broom? It is the ideal object to make a decorative project this weekend.

After: a desk organizer

This pencil holder is more practical and useful than the basic, unoriginal pencil holders that you will find in an office supply store.

17. Before: an old headboard

This find from an antique store might end up in a bedroom, but its owner had another great idea.

After: a towel holder

Placed on its side, this elegant object becomes an eye-catching space to lay down blankets, throws and bed throws.

18. Before: an old wooden board

Did you get an old plank of wood?

After: a tray for the bathtub

In the end, you have a wooden bath bridge which brings a warm touch to your bathroom. By making a notch in the board, you won't even have to hold your glass of wine!

19. Before: a knife block (again!)

All it takes is a few skewers to recycle this kitchen item.

After: a support for spools of thread

This keeps your sewing threads close at hand when you need them. And a shiny coat of paint adds a touch of creativity to your storage.

20. Before: an old tire

Yes, even that broken piece of rubber can find its way into your home (and we're not talking about the garage!).

After: a beautiful planter

You've probably seen hanging planters made with tires. But this DIY turns those tires into a flowerpot. Impossible to guess that these are tires now!

21. Before: a cake tin

After several birthdays and years of use, your cake pans won't stay as pristine as this one. But that's no reason to throw them away.

After: a fruit basket

And hop ! An improvised centerpiece for a dinner party: a vintage-style tray like this one.

22. Before: an old TV cabinet

Would you like to have new furniture? But you don't want to put your bulky furniture on the sidewalk?

After: a children's kitchen

Rather, make it a kitchen for your children. It will be much more original than the one you could buy in a store. And it will cost less! It even has a stainless steel refrigerator!

23. Before: an old chest of drawers

Often the best thing to do is take everything apart!

After: storage for the bed

One of the dresser drawers is transformed into additional storage that can hold pillows, books or even children's toys at the foot of a bed. The other half has become a chic console.

24. Front: a fishing rod holder

This tiny little object has nice rounded lines, but it has a bit too 'man of the wood' side to it.

After: a storage for sunglasses

Painted in pastel hues and covered in feminine prints, it has a much more feminine touch. The notches intended to receive fishing equipment are also perfect for hanging sunglasses.

25. Before: an old stool

If your bar stool is literally at the end of its life ...

After: storage for the wrapping paper rolls

Turn the stool over to store the stock of wrapping paper rolls. And hang the scissors and tape on the crossbars of the feet.

26. Before: an old glass ceiling light

Don't get rid of your old ceiling lights: they have more potential than you might think.

After: a beautiful vase

Pretty shades of paint transform these rooms into luminous planters. You can hang them from the ceiling or put them on a table.

27. Before: wood moldings

Adding moldings to your living room? Stop before throwing the falls.

After: storage for utensils

Assembled together, the hitherto unnecessary scraps can now contain all your bulky kitchen utensils.

28. Before: an old TV cabinet

Even 90s kids remember this retro TV stand! With today's flat screens, you no longer need such bulky furniture!

After: a doghouse

Give your little dog some privacy by making him this cozy doghouse. Just add a pair of curtains and a matching pillow.

29. Before: an old CD storage

A wooden CD rack can still come in handy - even if you haven't opened a CD case since the iPod came out.

After: a beautiful planter

Paint the CD storage with granite effect spray paint. And turn it into a new decorative object for the terrace.

30. Before: an old candle holder

We bet you don't use this decorative object much anymore!

After: storage for cotton

This candle holder easily transforms into a pot to store cotton balls. You just need to put a handle on the lid to be able to grab them easily.

31. Before: a tin box

These boxes can seem unnecessary when they're all strewn across your garage floor.

After: a beautiful DIY alarm clock

With cute needles and a rustic finish, this tin can becomes a cute accessory for your nightstand.

32. Before: an old CD

Instead of selling the old CD collection at the next garage sale, keep a few not too damaged.

After: a decoration for the garden

By breaking them into small pieces of different shapes, you can stick them on a damaged birdbath for the garden. It is like new!

33. Before: an old table

Two-tier tables aren't really all the rage these days. So why not imagine another use for that old piece of furniture?

After: a table to play LEGO

Children will be delighted to see their new LEGO play space. With a fresh coat of paint it looks brand new! Then just add a basket of the right size to store everything.

34. Before: an old side table

This worn side table once looked great in a living room. But alas, she has seen better days.

After: a beautiful stool

With a little foam, pretty fabrics and nice piping to cover it, we make an adorable ottoman chair.

35. Before: an old bed frame

Your old bed frame may not be in great condition. But, with its sturdy frame, it is still very useful!

After: a bench for the garden

After a little DIY to assemble the bench, just paint the different parts to embellish them. Then a few wooden planks from an old fence are used to make the base.

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