Remodeling your home, even when you use an architect firm in Elmsford, is still going to result in leftover materials. While your first instinct is to return those unused items, not everything can be returned. With that in mind, here are 9 ways to reuse the remnant materials from your home renovations.
- Reuse leftover paint – With your remnant paint, there is often not enough to complete another room or wall. Instead, use the paint to redecorate a piece of furniture or to create some decorative art. The best part of this is that you can use these pieces to draw your new room or space together. Another option is adding water to the leftover paint to create a whitewashed look on a piece of furniture, such as a table or dresser.
- Break up that extra tile – If you don’t have a complete box of tile to return, then consider break it up and decoupaging it to a tabletop. The result is a unique conversation piece that fits into your new space while being budget-friendly.
- Create helpful items with leftover carpet – If you have leftover carpet, then you can turn it into several items, such as a comfortable pet bed or rugs for cleaning off shoes at the garage door or mud room. The best part of using these scraps is once they are soiled or starting to fall apart, you can simply toss them and put down a fresh leftover piece.
- Granite recycling – If you worked on your kitchen and replace the countertop, then look into recycling your old countertop, instead of having it thrown into the trash. While many granite stores offer smaller slabs to reduce your waste, the truth is that the scraps can be used for smaller projects.
- Scrap wood can become decorative additions – Instead of throwing out the leftover wood, consider staining it and using those pieces to create a place for hooks or to add a unique touch that gives new life to an older piece of furniture.
- Find a local charity to donate items – The truth is that you might not want to hassle with crafty and creative projects. Your leftover remodeling materials can be donated to local charities, allowing others to use those items in their own projects. A larger example of this is Habitat for Humanity’s Restores, which take in donated items and sell them at a reduced rate to the public and the funds are contributed to their community projects.
- Consider how to upcycle – Part of working with an architect firm in Elmsford is that you are likely going to replace different furniture pieces. Instead of just getting rid of your old furniture, consider ways to upcycle it, thus giving new life to a piece of furniture that you already enjoyed.
- Mix old and new pieces – In line with upcycling, there is the ability to mix new pieces with older ones found throughout your home or at a local thrift store. It can give you a unique look in your remodeled space.
- Use an online marketplace – Finally, you have a variety of items leftover and you do not want to work on craft projects. Consider using an online marketplace to sell the remaining items or even give them away. It can get your place cleaned up quickly and allow you to start enjoying your new space that much sooner!
Remodeling your space, either with an architect firm in Elmsford or on your own, is going to leave extra items. Using these fun ideas, you can give new life to your leftover construction materials. If you are ready to start remodeling your home in the greater New York area, contact our team today!
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