Creatively recycling bicycles is one of the most useful and fruitful ways to go when our recreational (and other) companions reach the end of their life. They still have so much to offer. Instead of leaving them unused or forgotten somewhere, why not use them for something else? Creative recycling offers endless possibilities: let's see what to do with old bicycles.
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flowerpot
Photo Credit | Facebook Lucia Ranieri
How to turn a bicycle into a flowerpot ? Nothing could be simpler. You can leave it as is and fill the front and/or rear baskets with flowers. Or, remove the wheels and hang it on a wall or place it in the garden. It will add a touch of color and nature to the space.
Table
Photo Credit | Facebook Gianluca Maioli
You could make a unique little table : have a blacksmith cut the bicycle exactly in half, and use it to support a sheet of glass, or wood of your choice, along with a vertical board of the same material. It will leave anyone speechless.
Bathroom cabinet
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A useful and quirky way to recycle a bike is to use it as the base for a bathroom vanity . By placing a sturdy wooden board on top and installing a sink , you can use the basket to store towels. A beautiful sight!
Shopping cart
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By replacing the front wheel of your bike with a trailer , you can increase the usefulness of your old means of transportation. It will be useful for grocery shopping , walking children and pets, or transporting bulky items from one place to another.
Garden lighting
Photo Credit | Facebook Adele Cecchini
With a little creativity, you can use your old bike, after painting it (especially if it's damaged), as outdoor lighting , whether in your garden or on your terrace. Check out the photo above and get inspired!
Living room furniture
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How to transform an old bicycle into a living room piece? Simply place a wooden board of the desired size on top, after drilling a hole for the handlebars. Simple but effective.
Clothes hangers
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If the possibilities for creative recycling are endless, why not transform an old bike into a practical coat hanger ? A great idea to replicate in a shop or in your own walk- in closet , if you have enough space.
Gate
Photo Credit | Turin Bike Market Facebook Page
If you love your old bike and don't want to part with it, you might consider using it to make your front gate even more unique . To do this, you'll need to cut it in half and attach each half to one side using zip ties, wire, or other fixtures you have around the house.
Fish
Photo Credit | Facebook Ravel The Art of Recycling
Throw away your bike ? Not yet: with the scraps of your bike, you can create unique creations to decorate various spaces, in this case the seaside. The fish you see in the photo was created from scratch by assembling useless parts of an old bicycle.
Albero di Natale
Photo Credit | Facebook Hotel Dimorae
Finally, thinking big, there are those who have used a considerable number of old bicycles to create an unprecedented Christmas tree : could something similar, albeit more modest, be created on your own balcony?
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