5 New Ways to Reimagine Old Musical Instruments
—Elisia Guerena
Many of us have musical instruments that occupy a special place in our hearts, even if they no longer occupy a place in our lives. It’s hard to imagine parting with your first guitar or disposing of a piano that nobody has played in years. Instead of letting an instrument with sentimental value gather dust, why not make it perform again as part of your home decor? Here are five repurposed instruments to inspire both your inner musician and DIY ambitions. Play it again, Sam!
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Breathe new life into your retired French horn by turning it into a custom-made lamp. The clean lines of a simple wood base and lampshade offer a striking contrast to the graceful curves of the brass instrument. This project goes a tad beyond rewiring a lamp, but the effort will be enlightening.
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Chic sensibility meets savvy versatility in this guitar shelf unit. Hang it on the wall or prop it against the floor and fill it with books and knickknacks, or even install it in the kitchen as a spice rack. A lively color will strike a totally new chord.
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Pay tribute to bold decor with these drum kit pendant lights. Group many drums near each other for a big statement, or space them out for added interest. Cymbals giving you problems? Hang them on the wall for extra flash.
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Here’s one piano bar that really lives up to its name. But, don’t feel limited by the wordplay. Your old upright or grand piano can be converted into any number of useful pieces, from bookshelves to workbenches. All it takes it a little ingenuity and vision.
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Why not take that vintage drum and put it to good decorative use? Even in its heavily worn state, this drum side table doesn’t miss a beat. You can bet it’s heavy-duty enough to handle any number of drinks, books, and decorative objects.
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Want more? Check out five more crafty ways to repurpose old instruments at BobVila.com.
