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OUTDOOR UPCYCLED UPDATE YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE WITH THESE CREATIVE UPCYCLED IDEAS. - Text by Zakiya Kassam 1 2 Photo Source: littlerustedladle.com 4 Photo Source: mylove2create.com There's definite value in decorating with upcycled pieces. Though the concept may not seem glamorous at first blush, furniture and accessories curated from salvaged materials can be as chic as they are unique and eco-friendly. Rescue a log, a door knob, or a forlorn shelf of drawers with these DIYs. 1. HERBAL DOOR KNOBS Salvage DIYs are all about renewing purpose, and we love that this DIY-er did so in such an unconventional and unexpected way.? Photo Source: whatsurhomestory.com 2. DRESSER DRAWER PLANTERS The ways in which you can DIY a planter are seemingly endless. This great project repurposes pieces of old furniture into whimsical little planters with a pop of color. 3 Photo Source: duncanmeerding.bigcartel.com 3. CRACKED LOG LAMPS Artist, Duncan Meerding, designed these rustically-inspired log lamps with a rather grand theme in mind: embracing nature's blatant imperfections; which is a theme we can really get behind! 4. SUCCULENT TOY TRUCKS Old toy trucks make a fun and eye catching planter for herbs, succulents or other small plants.