Recycling old doors: creative furnishing ideas for near-zero cost, recycling projects
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When you decide to tidy up or renovate your home, you'll probably find many old, unused items and throw them in the garbage - even though they may still be in good condition. But with a little imagination, these items can be creatively recycled.
Old doors, in particular, can be great resources for some interesting, creative recycling projects. Check out the projects listed below for some inspiration:
1. From old door to headboard
One of the simplest and most popular recycling projects is to turn an old door into the headboard for a bed. You can use it "as is", repaint it and/or even add handy shelves and bedside lamps.
2. Outdoor relaxation area
If you have a garden and are considering a project for creating an outdoor relaxation area, your old doors are perfect for this. Use the doors to erect a canopy to give you shade while you relax outdoors on hot, summer days.
3. Bookcase
To complete a rustically-styled living room, an old door can be converted into a bookcase for near-zero cost.
4. Wall-mounted picture frame
Glass-panelled doors are perfect for creating wonderful wall-mounted picture frames to hold all your precious memories and works of art. You can also attach hooks to the base to create a unique coat rack for your entryway.
5. Shower cubicle
And what if you convert your old, glass-panelled door into a stunning shower cubicle partion, like the one shown here?
6. Shelving cabinet
Making a shelving cabinet is simple and cheap if you use your old doors. Customize it according to your tastes and needs with handy shelves and drawers.
7. Mobile bar
Dedicate a corner of your living room or kitchen to set up a wet bar; an old door can easily be transformed into the perfect bar unit to hold your glasses and bottles and you can even add a useful bar counter.
8. Closet
Are you in need of more closet space? Well, two old doors joined together by a clothes rail will be perfect for your "overflow" clothes and accessories.
9. Partitions
If you live in an open plan home but need to do some partitioning, use old doors for this purpose (and using glass-panelled doors will ensure you don't cut out the natural light).
10. Corner bathroom cabinet
You can make your bathroom even more functional by adding a corner cabinet made from an old door (like the one shown here). You can also add some hooks to hang up your towels and bathrobes.
11. Dining table
Your old door can become the perfect top for a DIY dining table.
12. Entryway coat rack
For your entryway, why not create an attractive coat rack and bench by recycling an old door?
13. Outdoor bench
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If you want to try your hand at a more challenging project, make an outdoor bench for your garden with your old doors.
14. Dressing table
For your bedroom, you can make a lovely, antique-styled dressing table by recycling and assembling an old door, an old coffee table and a mirror.
Which project will you take on using your old doors?
