Finding Beauty in Repurposed Treasures

Antique chicken egg incubator repurposed as a coffee table.

Finding Beauty in Repurposed Items

The Joys of Repurposing

When we started the log home project, it was important to us to incorporate sustainable and upcycled materials. I began scouring antique stores to find items that could be repurposed into unique pieces for our home. One item I was particularly eager to find was a black iron bed for our bedroom. Despite my efforts, I couldn't find one in good shape.

The magic of spray paint!

The solution was right under my nose! I had the iron bed I used as a child. After hours of sanding and painting it black, it was exactly what I was looking for all along! This personal touch added a sense of history and sustainability to our home.

It fits perfectly between the windows.

Another fantastic find was an antique chicken egg incubator, which I transformed into a living room coffee table. With a doily from a thrift store, it looked like it was made to be a coffee table. I also found another incubator at our local antique store, Wildcat Creek Emporium, which now serves as an end table. The incubator came with a bonus shelf sitting on top of it. After cleaning the shelf with Murphy's Oil Soap, I discovered it was walnut! After oiling it, the shelf now serves as a functional and beautiful piece above my washer and dryer.

Antique incubator as coffee table.

Walnut shelf that now hangs above my laundry area.

These projects have encouraged me to see the potential in repurposing items, adding unique conversation pieces to our home. I hope this inspires you to look for items you can repurpose for your space. Stay tuned for my next post, where I'll share the story of my repurposed bathroom vanity.