Is it the time of the year to prune trees, and hire tree removal services? Do you have a lot of tree branches lying around your yard? If you think it’s a waste to throw them away, and you still have a lot of supply for the fireplace, there are many things you can do with tree branches that can enhance the overall look of your bedroom.
If you’re interested, here are some ideas you can try when recycling the extra tree branches fresh from pruning.
1. Wall Art
Do you love the natural and minimalist effect of tree branches as wall decors? If you have an extra frame, you can use various shapes and sizes of tree branches to create a minimalist wall decor. If you want to improve the aesthetic of the branches, you can use varnish or paint to match the colour scheme of your room.
On the other hand, if you don’t have a frame, you can create one using the twigs. You can either pick the small pieces and put them together or pick four equally sized branches and form a rectangle.
2. Wall-mounted Shelves
Are you looking for the right material for wall-mounted shelves? Consider your extra tree branches for this project. You can either use wooden planks as the base of the shelves, while the tree branches can serve as the support. Ensure to choose the sturdy pieces as the support for the shelves, so that they can last long, and can carry heavy books or other displays.
Meanwhile, if you decide to do both the framed branches and the shelves, it can create more uniform wall decors.
3. Lighting Fixtures
Get crafty by making a lamp for your nightstand from the tree branches you had from tree removal or pruning. If you often read before going to bed, having a customised lamp made based on your needs can significantly improve your reading time and the overall look of your bedroom.
Meanwhile, if you already have a lamp on your bedside table, you can create other lighting fixtures made of tree branches, including chandeliers, and sconces.
4. Headboards
Have you always wanted to change your bed’s headboard? If you want to add a more rustic feature to your bedroom, creating a headboard from all your collected tree branches can enhance the natural effect you’ve always wanted.
Take the branches in various shapes and sizes, and form them into geometrical shapes, or even random designs. You can do whatever you like. After that, you can seal it with resin or smooth the surface of your new headboard using sandpaper and stain or paint it, depending on your preference.
5. Room Dividers
If you have a bigger space in your room, and you need some partitions, you can also use tree branches to create one. In this project, you’ll need the big tree branch pieces as the frame, while the small ones to create the inner part.
As for the mechanics of the divider or room partition, you can either hang it or use wheels to move it easily.
6. Furniture
Are you thinking of a bigger project? There are also various furniture pieces you can create using the tree branches available in your possession. Some of these types of furniture include side tables, coat racks, and open shelves. Of course, these furniture pieces require bigger sizes of tree branches. Additionally, these may seem complicated to create, so make sure to ask for an expert’s opinion if you don’t have any experience in making various furniture.
7. Curtain Rods
A simple, yet one of the most essential room items is the curtain road. Although this requires a specific size and shape of the tree branch, it’s easier to make compared to the other decorations. However, it can significantly enhance the look of your window, especially if there are plants and trees as the view outside.
8. Art and Craft Projects
If you want to focus more on making decorations, you can create various arts and crafts projects, such as photo frames, hangers, wind chimes, jewellery holders, coasters, and flower displays from wood slices.
Of course, you can also look for other options online, if you’ve already done the samples given in this article.
9. Plant Holders
Do you have a couple of plants inside your bedroom? You can make over your plants by making plant holders from the tree branches you’ve collected. Whether you’re plants are hanging or potted, there a many kinds of projects you can do to improve their overall look. You can be as creative as you like, but ensure the safety of your plants first.
10. Seasonal Decorations
Do you like redecorating your bedroom depending on the season? This can be a great opportunity to make seasonal decorations. For instance, if you love Halloween bedroom decorations, you can carve some pumpkin coasters or ghost chimes. Additionally, you can create various centrepieces that you can put on your bedside table.
Do you love these ideas? We hope we’ve shared enough to use all your available tree branches. If you want to share the results of your projects, don’t hesitate to comment below!
