5 Creative Ideas For Repurposing Your Leftower Parquet

When you buy wood flooring, it’s highly unlikely you’ll use up every last piece. So what are you supposed to do with leftover wood flooring? You’ve made an investment in the flooring, so you wouldn’t want to waste it by throwing it away. We’ve got four creative ideas for you to try to make sure none of your money goes to waste!

Create a Feature Wall

Depending on how much flooring you’ve got left over, you could create a wooden feature wall. This is a trend that’s seen increased popularity within the last 12 months. You can do this with pretty much any wood flooring type you have leftover.

If you don’t like the idea of having part of the wall the same colour as your flooring, you could put the feature wall in an adjoining room. This way you create a natural flow and continuity in your décor from one room to the next.

Make Decorative Shelving Units

Just because it’s left over, doesn’t mean your flooring lacks practical uses. If you’re looking for additional storage, your wood floor could hold the key. Making bespoke shelving units perfectly blends decoration and function.

Create a Rustic Artwork

If you’re struggling to find a practical purpose for your leftover wood, you could create some brand new artwork. This way, you know that you’ll have a truly original and unique piece in your home. Or, it would also make a great gift.

Make Authentic Signs

Another form of art you could create may be rustic signs. You can often find a place for a wooden sign anywhere in your home. Whether it be hanging on the bathroom door or outside in the garden, they add a certain charm that many pay good money for.  All you need to do is paint over your existing wooden planks.

Make Eye-catching Wooden Frames

Why spend even more money on a wooden picture frame? With leftover wood flooring, you can quite easily make a picture frame that will match your room’s design. You’ll need to cut off the tongue and grooves of your wood to create a conventional wooden plank. Sand the wood down so it’s smooth and even, and cut the planks to size. You’ll need to cut each end at a 45 degree angle, then sand and glue together using an appropriate wood adhesive. Once dried, you have the front of your frame ready.