You can use old tiles for various creative upcycling projects and home decor enhancements.
Old tiles, instead of being discarded, can be repurposed into functional and decorative items around your home. This not only helps reduce waste but also allows you to add unique, personalized touches to your living space. The versatility of tiles makes them suitable for a range of crafts and DIY projects.
Creative Uses for Old Tiles
Here are some ways you can repurpose old tiles, drawing inspiration from common projects:
- Coasters and Placemats: Small or broken tiles can be transformed into stylish coasters or placemats, protecting surfaces from heat and moisture. (photo credit: The Birch Cottage)
- Tiling a Coffee / Dining Table: A larger project involves tiling the surface of a coffee or dining table, giving it a new, durable, and often decorative top. This is described as a "really cool thing you can do with tables".
- Planter Base: Use single tiles or a collection of tiles as a sturdy and protective base for potted plants, catching excess water and preventing stains on floors or surfaces.
- Centrepiece: Group interesting tiles together or incorporate them into a decorative arrangement to create a unique table centrepiece.
- Tile Trays: Construct decorative trays by using tiles as the base or inlay, adding handles for functionality.
- Tile Bedroom Headboard: Large or interestingly patterned tiles can be used to create a custom, unique headboard for a bed.
- Bookcase: Tiles can be used to back or decorate shelves in a bookcase, adding texture or color.
- Tile / Mosaic Mirror: Create a framed mirror by decorating the frame with old tiles, either whole or broken into mosaic pieces.
These projects offer opportunities to reuse materials, add character to your home, and engage in satisfying DIY activities.
