Purchasing fancy pieces is not a tough task when it comes to decorating the interior space of your house. However, Upcycling ideas to create something reusing the trash require a creative spirit. Upcycling and recycling are two different things. When you up-cycle an object, you not only convert it into something different but also give it a beautiful design and an efficient function or an entirely new purpose altogether.
You have a plethora of options when you are thinking of forming something exceptional from the ordinary damaged products. By upcycling you can get rid of the unwanted things in your house without having to throw them away. For example, if you have a broken chair and you are not able to get rid of it, you can turn it into a wall book shelve and provide it with a completely distinct look.
Importance of upcycling damaged products
Upcycling, on the other hand is very good for the environment. Rather the throwing plastic bottles and cans to the water bodies or burning unwanted objects which pollutes the environment, you can incorporate them into beautiful crafts to enhance the beauty of your space without having to spend a lot of money. One of the best results of upcycling is the feeling that you attain after remodeling a broken piece into something useful and functional. DIY crafts are an amazing way to bloom your creativity and inspire you towards a better and superior home design.
Turn an old door into a gorgeous book shelf
When you have a lot of books in your home, you will have to take out time to organize them in some proper place that it does make your study room look messy. Having so many books means you have to buy a book shelf to arrange them in a systematic manner. How about turning an old door into a cabinet? It can be a great idea to convert a vintage door to a useful book shelf, rather than throwing it away. You should keep in mind that different doors are used for different purposes. Some can be used for making book racks and some for tea or coffee tables. It makes your work easier if you find a door with spaced panels in it.
Things you will require to make the cabinet are-
· A wooden door
· Nails and screws
· Plywood
· A hard board
· Saw
· Drill
Cut the door with the help of a table saw in half lengthwise. Cut some pieces according to the number of levels you will want in your shelf in case there is no panels already. Measure the top and bottom portion of the cabinet so that they flush with the top and bottom edge perfectly. Secure the ply using glue or nails to hold them stronger in their appropriate positions. Paint the final project with bright colors and place them in your drawing or study room. Such cabinets are very easy to make and are less time-consuming. You can easily make this book rack without having to spend a lot of money when compared to shop-bought book shelves.