5 Creative Reclaimed Wood Projects To Liven Up Your Home
Pay enough attention to the news or spend time on the internet and you will encounter a running theme, environmental conservation.
More and more people are becoming environmentally conscious which means the way we use and consume products is slowly changing. Entrepreneurs, as well as manufacturers of household products, are making a push to use products that cut down on resources.
This, of course, is a good thing because it not only helps the environment but it teaches us to be creative and resourceful with what we have.
Rather than throw something away goods, why not repurpose them into something else? Sure, this doesn’t work with all products like electronics, plastics, or tubes of toothpaste but it does with other items like fabric and wood.
Do you happen to have a bunch of mason jars you aren’t using? Turn them into storage containers to be used in a sewing room to hold buttons, pins, zippers, or other small loose items. Maybe you have a woodworking or metal shop and need somewhere to hold your screws, nut, bolts, etc.
You get the idea.
Now, let’s get into the 5 Creative Reclaimed Wood Projects To Liven Up Your Home.
These 5 reclaimed wood projects were meticulously curated to give you an idea of what is possible with reclaimed wood and how you can use Robin Wood Wax to really make them stand out.
Our liquid wax is water based and does not put out any toxic fumes making it more environmentally friendly than most paste waxes on the market, the wax is a perfect match to these reclaimed wood projects.
- Bench
Image Source: Manhattan Nest
Starting the list is a bench made by Daniel from Manhattan Nest. In his blog post, Daniel walks you through the steps he took to make this amazing bench. The end result is a modern-chic bench which you would probably find in an upscale furniture store retailing for several hundreds of dollars.
- Hallway Table
Image Source: Handmadeology
If your hallway or entryway are looking a bit bland, you can give it a new look with this Hallway Table. The table uses reclaimed wood and piping to make a rustic table that will complement virtually any room in your home. The table can further be enhanced with a thin layer of Robin Wood Wax to give it a shine that will draw the attention of anyone who visits your home.
- Wood Panel Wall
Image Source: Just A Girl
Pallet furniture and decorating have exploded in popularity thanks to DIYers and Social Media. The end result has been some of the most amazing reclaimed wood projects you have ever seen. One of those projects utilizing reclaimed pallet wood to create a wood panel wall that beats any wallpaper or custom paint job ever. This modern decoration is a million times better than the wood paneling that started in the 50’s.
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Mason Jar Chandelier
Image Source: Allcreated
Rember that conversation about mason jars mentioned earlier in this article? Here is another amazing way of using reclaimed wood and mason jars. Making the chandelier is not complicated but you may need the help of an electrician with the installation.
- Barn Wood Shelving
Image Source: Chatfield Court
Using reclaimed pallet wood is very popular but an alternative growing in popularity is barn wood. As you can imagine, there are very few barns in existence today (unless you own a farm) and barn wood is the wood salvaged from barns that were torn down. Much like the hallway table above, these shelves use barn wood and piping to achieve a rustic look.
We hope these 5 reclaimed wood projects have inspired you to decorate your home using environmentally friendly alternatives. Don’t forget to pick up a bottle (or two) of our incredible liquid wax. This wax is unlike any other wood wax you have used before to restore the appearance of worn furniture.
Application of the wax is very simple and it will make all of your reclaimed wood projects even more amazing. Pick up a bottle today while supplies last by clicking the button below.
