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Check out these amazing items made from recycled materials, courtesy of Kalyani Bansode and Green Diary. Impressive!

Various furniture designers across the globe have proved that recycling is very interesting and is not reserved just to stuff cans, cardboard, and bottles in the containers. A ‘shopping cart chair’ and ‘bathtub couch’ are definitely some out of the box ideas. You never know you might just get inspired and create some new stuff using the older stuff lying around the house.

So read further to check the seven stunning home decor items made using recycled materials.

1. Shopping Cart Chair: This creative Shopping Cart Chair is definitely not designed considering the body ergonomics. However, this adaption of a shopping cart into a comfortable chair is worth a look. It is a well detailed chair, which sports a structurally-sound seat. You can bend the chair slightly. The soft cushion on the back and the arm rest is surely useful. It also adds plush appeal to the overall look of the chair. You can use these attractive and funky chairs during your BBQ parties.

2. Crushed-Can Chair: These crushed can furniture pieces are simple and vibrant. Of course they won’t blend with all interior design schemes, but are robust. You can use them as outdoor furniture, they will go well with the rugged environment. Don’t worry no one will really notice the rust on the chairs!

3. Old Sports Equipment Chair: Are you a sports freak, or anyone else in your family loves sports? Then it’s certain that you might have a collection of some old sports equipment. Here is a simple way to use old sports equipment. You can cleverly reuse them and create funky furniture. It may not suit your current furniture style, however you can also design one and gift it to one of your friends who is a sports fan. He or she will indeed love this sporty yet personally recycled furniture present!

4. Dishwasher Drum Table: Have you ever considered a dishwasher drum to be reused as a furniture piece? Take a look at this recycled dishwasher drum table. It works well as a side table. Once transformed, the odd object suits its new roll. It works well as the base of a cylindrical table. You can also add some interesting lighting patters with it. In addition the hollow center makes the table a light and versatile furniture.

5. Old Bathtub Couch: If you are planning to remodel your bathroom and are wondering what to do with that huge and awkward old bathtub, check this out! You can transform your big bathtub into a useful couch. With some simple modifications, you can design a romantic love seat or a kitsch creation. There are numerous options, so think of one that suits you.

6. Old CD Chair: With the developments in the IT industry, everything related to computers and laptops is getting smaller and fewer. People used to use lots of CD’s. Some of the simple reuses for CD’s are coasters and decorations. Why not use the old CD’s in designing a creative chair? Of course it is a pretty efficient way for reusing loads of CD’s all at once. However, you have to wonder whether the CD chair is going to be comfortable!

7. Cycle Spokes Table: Don’t throw away that smashed and bended bike wheel. You might be wondering what to do with it, so here is a cool solution. You can put together the broken pieces into various useful and attractive furniture pieces. As shown in the picture you can design some eye-catching center tables and side tables.