Do you have any old household items you are thinking of throwing out? Here are ideas for how to turn them into unconventional art!

Do you have any old household items sitting in the basement collecting dust, or maybe you have 100 keys but you only know what a handful of them are for? Here are some ideas to inspire you to turn these items into something new. This first idea comes from something we saw on Pinterest. Here are a few uses for old silverware.

http://kirstenerickson.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-uses-for-old-silverware.html

These rings make beautiful and often one of a kind rings with an antique flair.

http://kirstenerickson.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-uses-for-old-silverware.html

Not only can they make great rings for your fingers, but if made at a larger size they make great napkin rings that give them an elegant touch.

http://kirstenerickson.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-uses-for-old-silverware.html

The ends of forks were used to make these necklace pendants.

http://kirstenerickson.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-uses-for-old-silverware.html

This fork was bent into a unique and unconventional business card holder.

Wine boxes are another item that can be re-purposed. If you don’t already have one, often times you can ask wine retailers for extras or pay them for some.

http://withasoutherntwist.com/2011/05/wooden-wine-box-lids-warm-walls/

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/02/20/13-uses-for-wine-crates/

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/13-uses-for-wine-crates.html

http://sansanpups.com/wp/?p=6062

If you have ever canned anything before or received a canned good from a friend or family member, chances are likely you have some mason jars lying around your home. There are an endless number of possibilities for using these jars and they are pretty inexpensive.

http://twinklemaroon.blogspot.com/2010/10/mason-jars-as-lighting.html

http://occasionsbylisa.blogspot.com/2011/06/many-uses-of-mason-jars.html

 Lastly, if you have any old keys lying around, here is an idea for how to turn them into unconventional art like wind chimes.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82743122/vintage-skeleton-key-wind-chime

Before you think of shoving something in a closet for storage or throwing something out, get inspired to turn it into something new or maybe the latest piece of art in your home. Design the life you love!

Style Defined: Home Furnishing Ideas for Every Style

Maybe your home is newly furnished, you have a blend of the new and old, or you are looking to incorporate some new items to complement what you already have. Home accessories and one or two new furnishings can be a powerful tool to bring your space together, and sometimes that may be all your home is lacking. Take our brief style quiz prior to this post to find out which style could be right for you. Then we will show you great ways to incorporate it into your home.

If you were drawn to European, here are some furnishings that could complement your space:

http://www.zunigainteriors.blogspot.com/

http://www.zunigainteriors.blogspot.com/

If you are drawn to Modern furnishings, here are some furnishings and accessories that could complement your space:

http://freshome.com/2009/07/10/modern-bedroom-furniture-the-aesthetics-of-philosophy/

http://www.captivatist.com/entry/modern-mirror-wall-art-and-mirror-accessories-porada.html

http://www.livingroomdecoratingideas.com/modern-pillows-and-cushions/

If you were drawn to Contemporary, here are some furnishings that could complement your space:

http://slicinteriors.com/inventory/

http://www.designs-for.net/contemporary-interior-designs-2/

If you were drawn to Transitional, here are some furnishings that could complement your space:

http://slicinteriors.com/inventory/

http://www.cre8ive-decor.com/2011/03/the-hooker-collection/

If you were drawn to Eclectic, here are some furnishings that could complement your space:

http://freshome.com/?s=Eclectic+Furnishings&=Submit+Query

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/house-of-the-year/hoy-photos-0209#slide-1

If you found yourself between a couple different categories, no need to worry! You can combine different styles to make it your own, and a few of these styles have multiple similarities. Hopefully now you have a better idea of what your style is and how to achieve the look you desire. Design the life you love!