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Posts tagged “repurposed”

Thinking Outside the Box: Bedside Table Alternatives

My husband and I have been doing without bedside tables since moving into our new place over a year ago, and now we're about done with stacks of dusty books and reaching down to the floor to push the ...

Repurposed Furniture by &Made

Using what you've got, making something from nothing, reducing, reusing, recycling - these are all reasons we here at Apartment Therapy love a good repurposing. Which brings us to London design stud...

Look! Glass Jars and Bottles as Frames

We'll admit to an addiction when it comes to glass bottles and jars. We save them all, can't bear to part with them even for recycling, and we try to put the pretty ones to good use as vases or catch-...

Oyster Tins for Flower Arranging

We love to use repurposed tins for flower arrangements. Lately, oyster tins have been our favorites. They’re fun for fans of vintage typography, and the faded colors are a nice complement to bouquet...

Look! Car Parts as Planters at Flora Grubb

We always love the incongruous beauty of industrial elements in the garden. So last week, when we stopped by Flora Grubb Gardens, we were completely wowed by these little potted landscapes installed i...

Garbage Lamps: From Trash To Treasure

We came across these kitchen tools and appliances turned into lighting elements from a company called Garbage. We love the detail that is in each piece and the old patina on each found item that has...

What's Your Proudest Repurposed Object?

There is a lot of creative repurposing going on out there, like these Repurposed Truck Spring Kitchen Stools. So what's your favorite repurposed object in your home?... ...