Need some help with inspiration for a décor piece for the Eco-Design contest?  You can find it below!

For inspiration, you can always renew and revamp an old piece of decor, like a drawer or two, into a whole new piece of colorful cabinetry.

Wonder what you could do with your old – and long-time favorite – skateboard now that you got a new one for your birthday?  Turn it into a small side table!  What to do with that antiquated suitcase, now that you have a rolling suitcase?  Turn it into a cozy bed for Mittens the cat!

Normal household items that would usually end up in the bin can be rediscovered differently.  In this article, Danish art students “Think Twice” about throwing things away and turn trash to treasure.

If you've designed something that needs electricity, such as a lamp or lighting fixture, maybe consider not only using recycled materials to create the lamp, but that it's energy efficient while lit!