Hippyshopper guide to the repurposed home: kitchen : Hippyshopper

When it comes to home repurposing, the kitchen may seem like the most daunting prospect yet. It's full of electrical appliances, hots and cold bits and seems somehow beyond our reach, but don't be put off: there is plenty you can do inexpensively in the kitchen using stuff that might otherwise be destined for the skip.

Make your own cool root 'cellar'

You don't actually need a cellar to make this utterly eco-friendlty proto-fridge. In fact, you don't even need a basement, as I plucked this idea from someone who lives in a fifth floor flat. Check out these instructions on supernaturale to make your very own cool storage space that needs no electricity and will never make irritating buzzing noises.

Fab Fabric-covered furniture

This fabric furniture covering is exactly the sort of thing my parents would have torn down without a moment's hesitation in the 1980s. But what do you know -- it's fashionable again.

Tres Chic Veronique shows us how she did it here.

Truck spring stools

It's unlikely that most people will have access to a supply of truck springs, but you never know what might show up at the local tip! These were picked up by Apartment Therapy.

If you're bored of waiting for one to show up, why not check out these instructions on how to spruce up an old bar stool to make something much funkier. Thrift furniture stores always have them in droves.

Make a larder from an old wardrobe

Baileys Recycled Home manual recommends that if you spot an old wardrobe, you should snap it up as they make fantastic larders for the kitchen. All you need to is fit it out with a few shelves (made of recycled or discarded wood, of course) and add mesh doors if you prefer.

Tupp-a-lamps

This is a fantastic use for old Tupperware bulbs and colanders! You can buy these Tupp-a-lamps at Oak Handmade Clothing & Gifts