The coil springs inside a mattress are the perfect shape to hold an upended wine bottle. Remove the springs and mount them to a piece ofsalvaged woodto craft a rustic wine rack with a repurposed edge.
Related:10 Creative New Ways to Use Old Bottles
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Once the baby grows out of her crib, you can remove the metal spring support and use it for a variety of purposes—it can even serve as the framework for an outdoor chandelier of twinkle lights. Weave in some vining plants to bring a romantic ambience to a screened-inporchor patio.
Related:Hanging by a Thread—9 Inventive Ways to Hang Pendant Lights
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Everything old is new again—and alive. Painted bright orange, this old bedspring animates aliving wallin this outdoor patio space. Plants are added by wrapping them in coco liner and nestling them into the coils. A little regular misting is all they require, and more plants can be added anytime.
Related:Growing Up—10 Inventive DIY Vertical Gardens
Display your cardsand correspondence with simple vintage flair by slipping them into an individual metal bed coil set out on a desk. The coil's rust adds a warmth that particularly complements antique postcards.
Put together a rustic country look for your outdoor dining with repurposed bedsprings. Perfect for holding flowers, oreven candles, these will add industrial grace to any gathering.
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No door hanging is truer to the name "springwreath" than this one. Use rusty but pliable wire to attach old bedsprings to the frame of your choice—this creation uses a portion of an old tomato cage. Wire cutters and gloves are a must for this project, as is, perhaps, an up-to-date tetanus shot.
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An old crib bedspring is reincarnated into a pin board for office notes or工艺的房间inspiration. The bedspring is simply hung on the wall, and clothespins hold items in place. Creative brilliance is just around the corner.
Related:11 Ways to Keep Your REAL Desktop Organized
For more about repurposing, consider:
8 Nightstands You Don't Need to Buy
10 Trash-to-Treasure Ways to Reinvent Old Tech
8 Clever Ways to Reuse Wrapping Paper
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