
25 Jun
What better way to bring warmth and history to your bedroom than with a reclaimed DIY wood headboard? Whether you use pallets (be sure to first read my post on potential toxicities in pallets, though!), ancient redwood, or the discarded wood siding of your neighbor’s farmhouse, the result of using salvaged wood is always original. [...]

05 May
Mantles are such gorgeous pieces of architectural salvage, just begging to be repurposed into headboards. Enjoy these DIY ideas that may have you sleeping under a mantle soon enough! For a reupholstered mantle headboard, clear DIY instructions can be found by the OG DIY Queen Martha Stewart., and you can find brief DIY instructions at [...]

23 Mar
Repurposed vintage suitcases have been the topic of many blog posts here on Poetic Home, such as my original repurposed luggage filing cabinet and other suitcase upcycling ideas. In helping Nicole, a Poetic Home reader, redesign her bedroom in an “Anthropologie” style, I began to brainstorm chic, creative, and bohemian nightstand ideas that were also [...]

10 Feb
Old farm equipment becomes beautifully repurposed furniture pieces that have a rustic, yet chic industrial ambiance.

06 Feb
“The Street is In the House” with Carlo Sampietro’s line of repurposed furniture that transforms NYC trash into industrial tables, lamps, and even dishwashers.

06 Feb
Vintage industrial salvage, ranging from factory pulley parts to antique film reel cases, find new meaning in delightfully repurposed furniture creations.

25 Jan
Be inspired by these three ideas to upcycle dining chairs that no longer find a place at your dining table.

12 Jan
Repurpose vintage books into furniture, tables, bookshelves, and even chandeliers!

10 Jan
Be inspired by found vintage industrial objects that have been repurposed into lighting.

03 Jan
Enjoy 3 DIY faux fireplace ideas that can liven up your home with whimsy and warmth.

01 Jan
Turn your unused fireplace into a lovely focal point with these repurposing ideas.

26 Oct
This vintage suitcase repurposing idea tops the charts!

11 Oct
In this installment of affordable Anthropologie furniture ideas, be inspired by four different beds that can easily be DIY projects with a little creativity and repurposing spirit.

27 Sep
Enjoy a peek at a library card catalog repurposed into a glamorous buffet.

02 Aug
Live an endless summer when you repurpose retired surfboards into chic furniture for your home.
Category: DIY Ideas