15 Creative Ways To Reuse Old Or Broken Things Around Your Home – Part 2

 

Did you know you can transform a broken ladder into shabby chic shelving? Or that broken chairs can make unique and eye catching clothes hangers? There are plenty of ways to get creative with broken or used-up items around your home. So think twice before throwing anything away and get some inspiration from the 15 ideas below. Who knows, you may be able to create something awesome that was destined for the trash!

Also, be sure to take a look at part 1 below!
20 Creative Ways To Reuse Old Or Broken Things Around Your Home – Part 1

 

Transform a broken ladder into a matching set of funky shelves.

broken-ladder
ecosaion

 

An old bicycle wheel has many potential 'new' uses, including turning it into a giant dreamcatcher.

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behance

 

Or, a hip-looking pot rack.

broken-wheel-pot
pininterest

 

Or, a DIY baby mobile. Instructions here.

Broken-mobile
apartmenttherapy

 

Worn-out mattress springs can make a giant, industrial-looking pinboard for your office.

Broken-mattress
atypicaltypea

 

A broken chair can make a great tree swing.

broken-swing
etsy

 

 

Or, try converting one into a funky-looking coat hanger, like these.

broken-hangers
fairfaxbynight

 

Two broken chairs? Why not construct this awesome French-style seat. Instructions here.

broken-chair-outside
anoregoncottage

 

You can make glass beads from broken glass, such as broken bottles. Just be careful! Instructions here.

broken-glass
instructables

 

Broken the glass in a picture frame? No worries, you can transform it into a cool earring holder. Instructions here.

broken-picture-frame
kevinandamanda

 

Chipped crockery can make a cute bird feeder.

broken-cup
flickr: fairyscape

 

A broken globe can made an awesome and unique potpourri holder.

broken-globe
pininterest

 

They can also make funky lampshades.

broken-globe-light
brightnest

 

Turn broken baubles like these into glitter. Just be careful!

broken-ornaments
patinawhite

 

Create cool, mirrored Xmas ornaments out of broken CD's. Watch the video tutorial here.

broken-cds
cremedelacraft

 

You can create a chic chandelier out of broken necklaces. Instructions here.

broken-chandalier
myhouseofgiggles

Also, be sure to take a look at part 1 below!
20 Creative Ways To Reuse Old Or Broken Things Around Your Home – Part 1