The Beyond-Brilliant Ways That People Have Repurposed Their Family’s Old Cribs Will Inspire You

It's the beautiful turquoise color of this swinging porch bench that we like best, plus the floral throw pillows and fabric topped cushion for comfy seating.

Hung vertically on the wall, a crib's railing can make a handy place to store wrapping paper, ribbon, scissors, and other gift-decorating supplies.

A covered porch is the perfect place for this cozy love seat, which is easy to make: Just remove one side of the crib, and stack the mattress with colorful pillows leaning against the back side.

A small crib can be recycled into a children's play table; add blackboard paint for a unique, creative touch.

We love the spacious shelving underneath this desk, which makes a great spot for working on crafts, keeping track of bills, or storing favorite reading materials.

An old crib's wire springboard became a piece of wall decor, complete with shelves for small plants, places to hang important papers, and hooks for displaying family photos.

If your kids or grandkids are in school, why not create a special homework place for them? Add bright paint and cool desk accessories, plus designate a spot for each kid by writing their names.

The side of a crib can become a chalkboard easel, just perfect for little artists in the making.

By adding wood from the crib's base, each end of the crib can become the back of a rustic kitchen or dining stool.

Here, a serene spot for reading was made from an old wooden crib placed underneath a sunny window.