小情調：舊傢俱秒變精緻裝飾

While all of our homes could probably use a good cleaning out every once in awhile--and there are certain things you should get rid of immediately--there are some items that might be worth hanging onto. For example, these 9 everyday items aren't necessarily trash, with just a little imagination, each of these items can be upcycled and repurposed into things that don't just take up space, but instead add beauty and function to your home.
我們都應該時不時給家裏來個大掃除。的確，有許多什物是你應該不假思索立刻拋棄的，有些東西卻值得留下來。比如，下面這9樣日用品就不一定要淪爲垃圾，加上一點想象力，每樣都能被升級改造、另作它用，既不佔用空間又能發揮作用，還能爲家居環境增添美感。

1. Suitcases
行李箱

Use a vintage suitcase for storing photo albums in a bookcase. Outift a small vintage valise with a mirror, travel-sized toiletries and other essentials for your guest room. Stack several old suitcases to use as a side table.
找一隻復古風格的行李箱，可以用來放在書架上收集整理相冊；在小號的復古行李箱上放上鏡子、便攜裝的盥洗用品等，作爲客房中的必備用品；將幾隻行李箱疊放在一起可以作爲一個梳妝檯。

2. Florist Vases
花瓶
Spray paint several dime-a-dozen glass vases to mimic the look of milk glass, then use them to help style built-in vases with narrow necks to hold bracelets.
找幾個不值錢的玻璃花瓶塗上噴漆，模仿牛奶杯的視覺感，然後用這些瓶子來爲你的嵌入式書架提升檔次。還可以用窄口瓶來放手鐲。

3. Baskets
籃子
Hang woven ones for a touch of texture on a gallery wall. Turn a woven or wire basket upside down and use it as a lamp shade or DIY ceiling light fixture.
在照片牆上可以懸掛幾個編織風格的籃子，爲牆面增添綿軟的質感美。你還可以將編織風格或鋼絲風格的籃子倒掛起來，用它做成一個燈罩，或者用它來裝飾天花板上的吊頂燈。

4. Mismatched Plates or Bowls
不能配對的碗碟

Hang mismatched but coordinating plates and/or bowls on a wall as artwork. Use one as a spot to drop keys on an entry table. Put small bowls in a drawer and use them to sort and organize jewelry.
將那些不能配對但看起來和諧的盤子、碗掛在牆上當做藝術品；還可以把它放在進門的桌邊，作爲放鑰匙的地方；還可將小碗放在抽屜裏，用來收納珠寶首飾。

5. Waste Baskets
廢舊的簍子

Turn a wire waste basket upside down to use as an interesting accent table or stool. Use one as a DIY light fixture or lamp shade. Use larger plastic trash cans as outdoor planters for your porch or patio.
把廢棄的鋼絲簍子上下顛倒，就能當做一個精巧的小茶几或者小板凳；還可以用它DIY一個燈架或燈罩；體型稍大的塑料垃圾桶可以放在室外或走廊上，當做花盆。

6. Wrapping Paper
包裝紙

Frame a scrap of pretty paper for some quick and simple DIY wall art. Line the back of bookshelves with wrapping paper to serve as an interesting background for your books and decorative items. Line a desk drawer or kitchen drawer with wrapping paper. Laminate wrapping paper and cut it into rectangles to use as wipe-able placemats.
找一截漂亮的包裝紙貼在牆上，就能DIY出一件牆面藝術品，方便快捷，操作簡單；在書架的背後貼上一層包裝紙，就成爲書架上書籍和裝飾品的奇妙襯布；可以在書櫃抽屜或廚房抽屜裏墊上一層包裝紙；把包裝紙輾平，剪成三角形，就能當做可擦洗的桌墊。

7. Clothing
衣物

There are several pretty and practical uses for old sweaters. Make cozy pillow covers or use them as a way to make simple vases more stylish. Use old jeans to make a small denim throw rug or bath mat. Turn shirt or pants pockets into wall pocket organizers.
對於衣物，有幾種實用妙招。能將舊毛衣改造成漂亮的新物件。可以把舊毛衣改裝成舒服的枕套，還可以套在花瓶上，讓造型簡單的花瓶更加時尚。用舊牛仔褲改裝成牛仔布小地毯或者浴室腳墊。還可以將帶口袋的襯衣或褲子改裝成牆上的整理袋。

8. Light Fixtures
燈架

Turn an outdated ceiling fixture 點擊發音 into a trendy terrarium；Hang an old chandelier on the patio to use as a decorative planter.
可以將過時的天花板燈架改裝成流行的小盆栽；還可以將舊吊燈放在庭院裏，作爲裝飾性的花盆。

9. Shutters
百葉窗

Line up old shutters behind your bed to use as a headboard. Make a memo board by using the slats on an old shutter to hold pictures and cards.
將廢舊的百葉窗掛在你的牀頭，可以用作牀頭板。用舊百葉窗上的窗格來掛照片和卡片，百葉窗就變成了一塊記事板。