Using Recycled Materials for Your Home Decor

Repurposed Wood, Metal, and Glass, Making a Statement in Boca Raton Homes

If there’s one thing sure about Boca Raton homes, they are full of character and personality. Whether you live in a beachfront condominium or a country club estate, you’re going to select décor that fits your personality. That being the case, may include contemporary artwork such as a modern painting or a statue made to reflect your lifestyle or something you greatly admire. This week’s article focuses on those who love recycled materials turning wood, metal, and glass into stunning statues, mirrors and more! Read on to see how such smart ideas can help enhance your home.

“Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder”. Moreover, beauty is recycling and making the environment even more beautiful than ever before. Furthermore, anything goes when it comes to reusing materials to help decorate your home. Whether you’re a junk art collector or you’re someone who designs, there’s plenty of exciting products that can be turned into wall hangings, functional decorations and more. Just as some of these artisans have used broken glass bottles, stale bread and just about any other object to make their creations, you can help enhance the beauty of any home by doing the same.

The beauty continues with artist Francene Levinson who uses recycled paper to make eye-catching sculptures. This Boca Ratonian places emphasis on the strength of using writing as her preferred material. However, Levinson also describes how one piece can take many months to complete. No matter which angle you view her work, your imagination is left to soar as her choice of color and composition is molded and changes in so many ways.

While Francene prefers to work with paper, tires are another artist’s medium. Just picture adding a tractor tire to your Boca Raton man cave and impressing all your friends with a sculpture made by Belgium artist Wim Delvoye. While Delvoye is helping to save the Earth, his brilliant approach to reusing tire material is outstanding. He carves each tire with detail and precision. These impressive renditions are also an excellent way to prevent more waste being deposited into landfills throughout South Florida. This is one way to prove industry and beauty can be found in almost anything and sculpture like one made by Wim would be a conversation piece no matter what room you choose to feature the artist’s work.

If you were looking for ideas for your waterfront home, visit the Boca Museum. One of the exhibits that are on display currently, offer insight into the use of tapestries and carpet as a way of telling a story or inspiring one’s imagination. The Nomadic Murals feature Nancy Spero and a handful of other artisans who used tapestry as part of their preferred canvas. Such wall hangings can incorporate natural and mechanical objects in their crafting. Driftwood from the beach is elegant and matches any coastal themed living room. Some artists create looms by recycling plastic bags. Julie Kornblum is a master at giving new birth to yarn made from recycled bags. You can just imagine the gratification one must have to create such beautiful collections while protecting the planet. We’re certain whoever displays work such as gorgeous pieces as Kornblum’s, would be pleased as well.

Delray Beach is notorious for galleries, museums, and art shows. Another artist who is local and utilizes innovation within his creative is Steve Blackwood. This sculptor uses aluminum cans, newspaper and repurposed wood to make some exciting renditions. The Delray Beach Center for the Arts is hosts events showcasing the work of such artists as Blackwood. If you’ve been looking for a unique way to express your diversity, then investing in artwork where there’s environmental concern will be more than a conversation piece. Your guests may be inspired as well when wanting to support the arts while being environmentally friendly.

One element that seems to be popular these days is that of repurposed wood. Not only are people using this material for flooring, and furniture, they’re also creating magnificent sculptures. Take for instance this headboard made of multiple levels of wood. While this is an excellent way to make a statement at your vacation home, it also helps to eliminate waste. The décor is perfect for a beach front home or property and looks ultra-chic. The best part is you can make it yourself!

If you’re not into DIY projects and would instead focus on more fine art, then visit the students at FAU. You can familiarize yourself with a contemporary wall hanging to paintings. Moreover, the artists that are studying have exciting perspectives on the way they see the world around them. For instance, the use of a plastic bag with the words “Thank You” plastered on them seem to be a note straight from the Earth itself. Just as plastic bags have become a bio-hazard to our planet, student-artist utilize them to send a strong message. While most people may not be interested in displaying such a thing in their home, it’s nice to see art being used to impress a message.

While the art museums and the university are using recycled materials as their choice of medium, you can do your part too. By donating, buying or creating your own recycled art piece, you’ll be helping save energy and keep the air clean. You’ll also be preventing wildlife from being in harm's way. While the materials described in this article may seem Avante grade for some, they are useful for others. Either way, Boca Raton is a city that is concerned with keeping a healthy environment for everyone. Whether using recycled materials for art or something functional in your home, you’ll be doing your part in protecting our planet too!

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