Cribs seem to be a very specific thing. They’re designed for your kids to sleep in until they’re old enough (which happens surprisingly quickly), and then they’re pretty much useless – until your next child. If you’re done having kids or have no other use for your baby’s old crib, don’t scrap it or give it away all at once! Here are 11 surprisingly adorable and clever ways to reuse that old crib that you never would have thought of!
1- Wall decoration
The bars of a crib lend themselves well to a wall decoration, especially if it’s hanging. Use cut-out letters and string to make a creative DIY decoration.
2- Children’s craft center
By knocking down a crib wall and adding a kid-friendly countertop, you’ll instantly have an adorable craft space for your kids!
3- Reading Corner
By decorating your kids’ disassembled crib with decorations and lots of books, you’ll have the perfect peaceful reading nook.
4- Chalkboard Easel
Chalkboards are a cute and useful accent for any home! Using your recycled crib adds an extra vintage touch and the wooden frame can be repainted in the color of your choice.
5- Recycled Bench
Crib rails make a perfect DIY bench! Lacquer the wood for a sleek, modern bench or apply a coat of paint for a more rustic piece of furniture.
6-Kitchen Storage
For a creative, space-saving way to store (and showcase) your pots and pans, use your old crib as a kitchen stand.
7- Shelf
For versatile shelving, your old crib is the way to go. Just remove a wall and you have instant shelves!
8- Craft Station
A craft station of sorts for adults! Hanging a wall of crib bars is a perfect place to hang yarn, fabric and other crafts for display and artistic storage.
9- Patio Furniture
For decorative patio furniture (without the hefty price tag), decorate an old crib with cushions and pillows for a DIY patio set.
Have you repurposed an old crib in a brilliant way?
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