Suitcases

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.
我们都应该时不时给家里来个大扫除。的确，有许多什物是你应该不假思索立刻抛弃的，有些东西却值得留下来。比如，下面这9样日用品就不一定要沦为垃圾，加上一点想象力，每样都能被升级改造、另作它用，既不占用空间又能发挥作用，还能为家居环境增添美感。

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.
找一只复古风格的行李箱，可以用来放在书架上收集整理相册；在小号的复古行李箱上放上镜子、便携装的盥洗用品等，作为客房中的必备用品；将几只行李箱叠放在一起可以作为一个梳妆台。

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Vases

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 bookcases.Use vases with narrow necks to hold bracelets.
找几个不值钱的玻璃花瓶涂上喷漆，模仿牛奶杯的视觉感，然后用这些瓶子来为你的嵌入式书架提升档次。还可以用窄口瓶来放手镯。

Baskets

3. Baskets
篮子

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.
在照片墙上可以悬挂几个编织风格的篮子，为墙面增添绵软的质感美。你还可以将编织风格或钢丝风格的篮子倒挂起来，用它做成一个灯罩，或者用它来装饰天花板上的吊顶灯。

Plates or Bowls

4. Mismatched Plates or Bowls
不能配对的碗碟

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.
将那些不能配对但看起来和谐的盘子、碗挂在墙上当做艺术品；还可以把它放在进门的桌边，作为放钥匙的地方；还可将小碗放在抽屉里，用来收纳珠宝首饰。

Waste Baskets

5. Waste Baskets
废旧的篓子

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.
把废弃的钢丝篓子上下颠倒，就能当做一个精巧的小茶几或者小板凳；还可以用它DIY一个灯架或灯罩；体型稍大的塑料垃圾桶可以放在室外或走廊上，当做花盆。

Wrapping Paper

6. Wrapping Paper
包装纸

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.
找一截漂亮的包装纸贴在墙上，就能DIY出一件墙面艺术品，方便快捷，操作简单；在书架的背后贴上一层包装纸，就成为书架上书籍和装饰品的奇妙衬布；可以在书柜抽屉或厨房抽屉里垫上一层包装纸；把包装纸辗平，剪成三角形，就能当做可擦洗的桌垫。

Clothing

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.
对于衣物，有几种实用妙招。能将旧毛衣改造成漂亮的新物件。可以把旧毛衣改装成舒服的枕套，还可以套在花瓶上，让造型简单的花瓶更加时尚。用旧牛仔裤改装成牛仔布小地毯或者浴室脚垫。还可以将带口袋的衬衣或裤子改装成墙上的整理袋。

Light Fixtures

8. Light Fixtures
灯架

Turn an outdated ceiling fixture into a trendy terrarium；Hang an old chandelier on the patio to use as a decorative planter.
可以将过时的天花板灯架改装成流行的小盆栽；还可以将旧吊灯放在庭院里，作为装饰性的花盆。

Shutters

9. Shutters
百叶窗

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.
将废旧的百叶窗挂在你的床头，可以用作床头板。用旧百叶窗上的窗格来挂照片和卡片，百叶窗就变成了一块记事板。