5 surprising ways to turn old tires into quirky, cozy home décor

The life of an old tire doesn’t have to end when you’ve got a creative mind. They come in a variety of sizes and tread patterns, so why not use that to your advantage and create some pretty amazing décor for your home?

With these simple DIY ideas, you can fill your house with unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that you can brag about to your friends.

This is a whole new take on storage ottoman! Although you can customize the fabric and colors to your own personal style, this example is best suited for a classy, feminine country space.

An old tire wrapped in twine rope and pink fabric and then topped with a covered disc creates this storage ottoman or coffee table. Meredith at Arts and Classy has more on the project.

Nothing is cooler than this set of DIY loungers and matching tables made by Clever Bird Banter. It’s nothing more than some old tires and colored rope woven in a mesh design. You can cut a circular piece of wood to make the tabletop, and voila! You have a unique set of table and chairs for a patio or rec room.

This is quite the nifty little rustic ottoman. Using thick rope or twine and some strong glue, you simply wrap the tire completely and cover the top. This would be a great addition to a living room, bedroom, kid’s bedroom or covered porch. It would even make a great extra seat. You can thank the Owner-Builder Network for this amazing idea.

If you own a tiny furry friend, then you must check out this DIY pet bed. The pompon garland makes this pet bed so fun and adorable. The bonus? Because the cushion just sits inside the tire, you can easily remove it and pop it in the washing machine when you need to. Get the full tutorial here.

Flower planters are more commonly used outside. But this DIY planter table made from a recycled tire would be perfect in living room, in the corner of a hallway or next to a guest room bed. Katie at Addicted 2 DIY has step-by-step instructions on how you can make it for yourself.