30 Cool Repurposed Things That Turned Trash Into Treasure

I wish I had the kind of creativity it takes to upcycle everyday junk into something amazing. Most of the time, the best I’ve managed is using an old jar as a cup.

Meanwhile, these people are out here turning old oil barrels into slick coffee tables. These cool repurposed things make my DIY attempts look like preschool crafts.

1. “Got our little free library finished! We retrofitted an old pay phone booth with shelves, a door, and re-did the top to say library.”

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2. “I don’t know who did this but they sure did one heck of a job!”

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3. “Someone got really creative with a few strips of auto trim and a vintage auto logo.”

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4. “We’ve got the beat! Awesome snare drum turned bedside table”

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6. “A way to repurpose old license plates.”

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7. “There’s something so cool about this unique repurpose of a microscope turned into a table lamp.”

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8. “I am not a big fan of snakes but I love the creativity here!”

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9. “Beautiful repurpose of an old piano to a desk.”

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10. “Turned an old suitcase into an awesome and unique shelf.”

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11. “These old metal wagon wheels turned exterior step railings is a great vintage farmhouse style.”

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12. “Broken and damaged old hard cover book bindings can make beautiful book marks.”

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13. “An old trike turned into a little table/plant holder.”

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14. “Turned an old boat into a storage shed.”

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15. “A vintage sewing machine turned kitchen island.”

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16. “Gorgeous succulent garden using an old chair.”

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17. “An old citroen 2CV door is turned into a unique and funky cabinet.”

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18. “A craft crate for supplies using two cutting boards, a little crate, a dowel, and some end caps.”

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19. “Night stands and small dressers can be repurposed into adorable pet nappers.”

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20. “Amazing bar created from a toboggan!”

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21. “Old armoires/entertainment centers can be so transformed. Here’s one inspiration, a hot beverage bar.”

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22. “Little dog from horseshoes and a hammer head.”

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23. “This coat is made from a men’s sport coat and various sweaters.”

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24. “An ornate vintage bed given new life as a beautiful bench.”

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25. “A table made from vintage sewing machine drawers.”

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26. “A salvaged piano is turned into an amazing entryway table.”

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27. “Love the ladder! Plants to grow in your bathroom.”

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28. “Clever repurpose of vintage skis turned handrails.”

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29. “This jean jacket was transformed using a vintage embroidered daisy fabric.”

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30. “An old suitcase given a beautiful new update as an ottoman.”

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