How to Upcycle Household Items Into Home Decor (That Actually Looks Good)

Upcycled home decor has a reputation problem. When most people hear the phrase, they picture crafts that look more 'made by a third grader' than 'styled for a design blog.' But that's not what thoughtful upcycling actually looks like.

Done well, upcycled decor is indistinguishable from something you'd find at a boutique home goods store — except it cost you almost nothing and didn't add to landfill.

Here's a practical look at how to upcycle common household items into decor you'll actually want to display.