Consider New Uses For Old Furniture

Being thoughtful about what items you have in a smaller space is important. As you start editing, consider taking the things you don't use or want anymore and try to find a new use for them before throwing or donating it away. We spotted...

...a friend's brand new use for an old table. Their new space didn't accommodate the size of the dining table so instead of discarding the item, they found a new use for it. By cutting off the legs, the dining table doubled easily as a coffee table. Not only were they resourceful but they redesigned their space without spending much money.

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Comments (8)

I have finally registered here just to say that I am absolutely in love with that long beautiful couch.

posted by dinnerparties on September 16th 2009 at 5:35pm
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Great idea, that coffee table looks great!

I too try to re-purpose items before throwing them out. Actually, it's sort of the opposite - I look for ways to re-purpose items to avoid buying new ones. Lately, I've been finding odds and ends to help organize my closets. So far I've come up with shoe boxes instead of buying pretty organization boxes to put on shelves; pounding a few nails in scrap wood and attaching it to inside of closets for hanging purses, jewelry, etc; re-purposing an old particle board bookcase to display my shoes inside the closet. (This all looks much better than it sounds.)

I just hate the idea of buying things to organize all the other stuff I buy...

posted by AKwinter on September 16th 2009 at 7:41pm
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i love love that shag carpet! does anyone know where it's from? it would be so perfect for me. where can i find a two colored shag like that one?

posted by lovesbaughman on September 16th 2009 at 9:02pm
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The couch is gorgeous!!!! Does anyone know the maker or where to locate that couch or one similar?

posted by Ebbs on September 17th 2009 at 2:08pm
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The leather couch was bought at Room Service and the rug at Floor Plan. Both shops are located on 3rd Street in LA.

posted by RebeccaATLA on September 17th 2009 at 3:01pm
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I have a rug that looks identical to that... mine came from Home Depot though. =\

posted by Minyuette on September 17th 2009 at 3:57pm
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I want this awesome rug too. Anyone know of a NYC area source? (Will check HD. Never thought to look for rugs there.)

posted by alphabetsoup on September 17th 2009 at 6:41pm
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Thanks for the info RececcaATLA!!:)