"Denim is a versatile material that can be used as anything from a pillow to a headboard," says Jill Silberstein , editor of Apartment Therapy .
And she's right. You can create, for example, upholstery for a stool from an outdated wardrobe item: cut jeans into pieces, sew them into a canvas and staple them to the seat.
Designer Tiffany Brooks notes: "These pieces look like art pieces from a Chelsea gallery."
A denim rug is another idea. Cut old pants into 2-inch wide strips, braid them and roll them into a spiral. Sew the layers together with thick thread for strength.
Reader Igor from Yekaterinburg shared: “Guests ask where to buy such a carpet, and I make them to order!”
Cushion covers are an easy way to add industrial charm. Sew together squares of denim in different shades and attach snaps along the edges.
Making a lampshade from denim strips requires a little patience: weave it around the frame of an old lamp, securing the strips with glue.
"This lampshade gives a soft, diffused light, like in a Parisian cafe," says Silberstein .
Denim curtains are an unconventional move. Use thick denim fabric instead of fabric and add eyelets for fastening.
You can also use denim to create storage bags: repurpose jeans pockets into a tool organizer.
To make a unique headboard, attach denim scraps to plywood.
And if you decide to upholster a pouf in jeans, combine denim with leather for contrast.
“Reusing is not about saving money, but about telling a story through decor,” concludes Silberstein .
