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If you’re like most people, you have probably acquired a small collection of empty vases leftover from flower gifts you've received over the years. It seems wasteful to toss them out, but you probably don't need more than one or two. So what can you do to cut down on this overpopulation of vases? How about up-cycling them with the following four ideas:
Use Them for Table Decorations
If you have a large square or round vase, fill it up with little mementos. For example, if you love the beach, fill the vase with shells. Or if wine is your thing, use the vase to hold corks from the various bottles you've enjoyed.
Paint Them
The problem with most florist vases is that they're typically very simple glass and just not that pretty. But you can change that quickly by painting your vase in a pretty color. Some crafters recommend spray painting your glass vases.
Other crafters suggest that you swirl around a paint (acrylic is a good choice) inside of the vase until the interior is evenly coated. Then, place the vase upside down on some newspapers to allow the excess paint to drip out. Once dry, you can use a brush to paint the exterior of the vase. You might be surprised how upscale your ugly little florist vase will look with just a simple coat of paint.
Use Them for a Planter
A small vase can be turned into a pretty planter for bamboo. Simply fill a vase with small pebbles and water and add a bamboo shoot.
Illuminated Decoration
Want to add a little whimsy to a room? Then add a tangle of fairy lights to a few vases and place around a room for magical mood lighting.
Have you been thinking about up-cycling your living space, as well, as your vases? Perhaps, you're even in the mood for a big move to a whole new apartment. If so, please check out our stylish apartments in Chicago, IL. We offer a host of much sought-after amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center, dry cleaning, valet and package services, as well as close proximity to the Brown and Red CTA lines.
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Whether you love to craft and are looking for a new project or want to spruce up your home on a budget, you can easily update and personalize your home by taking on a DIY furniture project. Check out these simple ideas to give any room a fresh, new look.
Door Headboard
An old, wooden door can easily be repurposed into a chic headboard for your bed. Find a door to repurpose, or buy an unfinished one from the hardware store, and add crown molding to one long edge of the door to create the top of the frame. Then paint it to match your style, and screw it to your bedframe for a unique and homey headboard. If your bed frame won’t accommodate the new headboard, mount it to the wall behind your bed to get the effect of a headboard without all the hassle.
Old Drawer Footrest
Is your dresser too old and outdated to hang onto? Save a couple of drawers to make footrests, and add your own personal touch to any armchair. Stain or paint the drawers, stuff them with batting, and staple fabric over the pouf to make a comfy footrest. If you need some extra height, repurpose old dresser legs as your new footrest legs!
Barstool Desk
If you need a place to sit and get work done but are afraid of a traditional desk taking up too much space in your home, a tall, slim desk pushed up against the wall can solve both your problems. Paint a couple of tall and sturdy bar stools, and attach them to a long plank of wood using screws to create a desk to line up on the wall that will be both functional and beautiful. Do you want to know the best part? You will be sure to use your space much more efficiently than you might with a traditional desk.
No matter your skill level, you can easily complete any of these DIY furniture projects and make your apartment communicate your style and feel like home. Put your crafting skills to the test by personalizing one of our Chicago apartments to match your style perfectly. Contact us today to explore available floor plans.
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