Bathroom accessories made from recycled materials

A cake pan for makeup. A wicker basket for changing towels. Pallets for shelves. And some rope for a small, original mirror.

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The bathroom, like any room in the house, can be beautifully decorated, in a simple yet original way, with recycled materials. A cake pan for makeup, a wicker basket for changing towels, pallets for sturdy shelves, and a simple rope for a small, original mirror.

Baskets

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Baskets are particularly practical and allow you to keep different types of objects in order, even toilet paper itself. You don't need to buy them ready-made since you can also make them with recycled cardboard boxes, simply by covering them with rope.

Toothbrush holder

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An old glass jar can be transformed into an original piece in just a few steps. DIY toothbrush holderJust make some holes in the cap to let them pass through and you're done. Even more immediate is to use a glass tumbler.

Containers

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You can always make practical jars with recycled glass jars containers For various items. If you want to customize them, we recommend painting the cap with acrylic paint and adding a knob, applying it with strong glue.

Towel holder

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Versatile and comfortable, the fruit crates cleaned and painted, they transform into delicious towel rack Custom-made. You can position them horizontally or vertically, assembling them as you like, creating truly personalized cabinets for towels, containers, jars, and other items.

Toilet paper holder

wicker toilet paper basket

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An old basket A wicker basket transforms into a practical toilet paper holder with a vintage charm. If it's in good condition, you can leave it perfectly intact, simply changing its intended use.

Mouthwash

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Have you ever thought about moving your mouthwash to a bottle that's not only useful but also decorative? Just get a small one and pour mouthwash inside.

Soap dish

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If you use solid soap bars, which are definitely preferable to liquid soaps, also for environmental sustainability reasons, you can display them in a glass container or jar. They'll be within easy reach and will add a decorative touch to your bathroom.

Make-up bag

make up cake mold

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Recover one cake mold and use it as a makeup container. If you like, you can also personalize it with a coat of acrylic paint.

Shelf

pallet bathroom shelf

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With some pallets, the undisputed protagonist of creative recycling, you can still get one shelf Perfect for storing personal hygiene products and even hanging towels, saving a lot of space.

Mirror

rope mirror

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Finally, the last idea for our DIY bathroom accessories consists of this mirror. Which is achieved by framing an old one – perhaps one we had in another room – with some ropeSimple but effective.

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