You know the concept of "upcycling" also called "surcyclage" in good French ?
The idea is simple:recover objects that we no longer use to transform them into objects that have value.
To help you get started, we've selected the 10 best upcycling ideas for you.
Don't worry, it's very simple and everyone can get started at home, even children!
Just use your creativity to give a second life to old objects that you love. Watch:
Can't get enough of these adorable bottles and jars? You are quite right ! Incorporate them into your home decor by upcycling them into charming vases, perfect for adding a decorative touch to shelves and other bare supports. Simply wrap string or lace around jars and bottles and secure the ends with glue. Place small bouquets of seasonal field flowers there for a very vintage look.
Sometimes seed packets are just too pretty to throw away. Why not frame your favorites and turn them into a beautiful poster? Search the web for vintage packets or simply frame new packets by carefully removing the borders and gluing them to foil or cardboard before putting them in your chosen frame.
Give your open cabinets a rustic touch by adding ribbon along the shelf edges. Make sure there is no dust on the shelves. Choose a ribbon that is the same width as the border of the shelf. Glue it all along the edge of the shelf with double-sided tape, folding the ends over the sides of the shelf.
Give your stairs some personality by adding wallpaper to the risers. Pastel patterns bring a casual touch to any room. They harmonize perfectly with the sober entrance mat, placed on the floor, in similar tones.
Hang your tea towels with class! Store your tea towels on the rail of a recycled wood hanger. It's a great way to have a tidy kitchen and make the most of unused space. Also hang your packets of dried flavored herbs like rosemary or lemongrass. Not only is it very pretty, but they also perfume the fabrics with a sweet smell. Exactly what you need to scent your laundry!
Make sure your home stays beautiful and bright with this delightful lighting idea. Upcycle a lampshade with plaid fabric and an elegant kilt pin to bring a gorgeous look to a painted turned wood leg.
This simple idea is a great way to display your favorite handkerchiefs and scarves or even pretty fabric squares. Install a length of rope or ribbon where the garland will be placed and hang your fabrics along it with dolly pegs or clothespins. Choose them in wood for a rustic touch or in colored plastic for a cheerful look.
Looking for an affordable way to bring character and color to your bare walls? Create a decorative eye-catcher with beautiful fabric scraps and a simple wooden embroidery hoop. Place your fabric in the frame so that the clamping screw is at the top middle and tighten snugly. Turn the hoop over and trim the excess fabric.
Do you usually keep beautiful postcards, engravings, fabrics and other trimmings? Why not upcycle a picture frame into understated decor to showcase your beautiful items. Measure and cut a piece of soft cork as well as a piece of inconspicuous wallpaper and hang them in a frame. Then pin your favorite objects to create an inspiring 3D mood board.
Your favorite teapot is starting to chip? Give it new life by spreading 1.5 cm of gravel at the bottom. Add 2.5 cm of soil and grow your favorite indoor garden. And why not plant a selection of aromatic herbs in the matching cups? Place them on the windowsills for a decoration that is both pretty and practical.
