Reusing, Reclaiming, and Recycling in Home Design

5 DESIGN Ideas for Keeping Items out of the Dumpster

A great way to be environmentally friendly is to repurpose items that have lost their usefulness in their original forms. This design approach reduces waste as well as new resources being used. In addition, you can end up with some cool things that have a lot of sentimental value for your family.

Check out these ideas to help you join the current upcycling trend.

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Go Grandmillenial

The “Grandmillenial” design trend merges the style of millennials with that of their grandparents. Why not take this concept a step further and actually reuse items from your grandmother’s home — if she’s willing to part with them, of course.

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Shop for Repurposed Decor

Shop for repurposed decor if you can’t get Granny to part with some of her pieces. Check out our blog post, “Finding Repurposed Decor in Asheville, NC,” for some of our favorite places.

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Use Reclaimed Materials

Give old materials new life. You can reclaim wood, metal, plastic, and glass. You can also buy home decor items made with reclaimed materials, like this beautiful stained glass.

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Repurpose with a DIY Project

Before you throw something away, consider what you can do with it. Not sure? Google the item to see other people’s ideas!

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Sell or Donate Used Items

“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Before you throw old items away, see if you can find someone else who can use them. Host a garage sale. List items online. Donate them to a local non-profit. You will be surprised what people may want when the price is low enough!

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