How to Turn Your Wedding Decor into Interior Design

You have spent days and months at length planning every wedding detail meticulously down to the last seams. Choosing your wedding décor is a fun part of the wedding planning session where you can personalize every detail that goes into making the big day uniquely yours and memorable for your guests. You might spend hours scrolling through wedding décor inspirations on Pinterest and other wedding planning resources to create the perfect touches. But our favorite will always be the gorgeous DIY wedding details and ideas that creative couples come up with along with their friends and loved ones. From the fun DIY wedding favor ideas to the artful and gorgeous DIY ceremony altar ideas, we truly adore the art and science of the terrific DIY details of weddings. Whether you are a fan of eco-friendly wedding details or you consider yourself crafty and want to showcase your creative side to the guests, the latest DIY wedding trends will always have our hearts and minds for their beauty and thoughtfulness. There is something nonchalant and effortless about handcrafted wedding details that can add a personal touch to a wedding like nothing else. 

But after you have been pronounced husband and wife, the wonderful wedding cake has been eaten, and you rode off to the sunset in a sleek vintage car, what do you do with all the wedding decorations? With a $60 billion annual turnover, the wedding industry is also responsible for producing tons and tons of waste and filling up the landfill which contributes to pollution on a global level. With all the eco-chic and sustainable wedding ideas available, you can give a second life to your wedding decorations and repurpose them for your home décor or even donate to people who can utilize them once again. Repurposed wedding home décor and upcycled wedding inspirations are the perfect way to give life to your wedding décor ideas long after your first dance. The trick here is to think of ways to repurpose your wedding décor and use them to deck up your living room or patio or give them away as unique and sustainable DIY wedding favor ideas.

With the rise of zero wastage wedding ideas, brides are embracing reuse, repurpose, and recycle ideas while planning their wedding décor. Whether you are dreaming about hosting a crisp white wedding or going for a full-blown three-day wedding weekend in a cabin with wooded wedding details, there are many ways to bring reusable wedding décor ideas to your wedding planning checklist. So don't leave all of your hard work behind at the wedding venue and bring home the wedding décor with you so that it will be a nice and refreshing memory of the most beautiful day and also add to the sentimental value of your home décor. It can be a lasting memory of why you started together in the first place. From gorgeous wedding dessert display ideas to the stunning centerpiece and lounge area display décor items, read on to find out how you can upcycle your wedding décor.

Amazing Ways To Repurpose Your Wedding Décor For Home:

Chalkboard wedding signs 

You might want to purchase some adorable little chalkboard wedding signs if you want to display them beautifully at your wedding ceremony, on your bar for the drink menu, close to the guestbook, and so forth. These thoughtful wedding signs are reusable in your home. A sign in your office will help you keep track of your to-do list, while one in your kitchen is ideal for writing down the groceries you need to buy. Additionally, you can use the exact words from your wedding, such as "To Have & Hold" or "You are the best thing...," as beautiful decorations all over your home.

Beverage dispensers 

A set of adorable yet durable beverage dispensers will be well worth your money if you enjoy hosting parties. After the big day, you will be happy to have them for every family gathering, barbecue, and baby shower.

Wedding linens, blankets, and pillows

You furnished your cocktail hour lounge with pillows in complementary colors and provided blankets in baskets for the chilly evening. Amazing hostess! The good news is that these are fantastic additions to your home as well. You can choose napkins and throws that go with both your home's décor and the wedding's theme during the planning process. Make sure the fabric is acceptable for long-term use as well. You can also choose some that you would like to keep after the wedding. A good rule of thumb is to try to match your wedding items as you buy them to fit with your home décor as well as your wedding motif if you are worried they won't match your home design. Additionally, you can give your wedding party first dibs on anything they desire.

Reuse wedding stationery

There is a lot of stationery used on your wedding day and then left behind carelessly, from extra wedding invitations and programs to menus and other signage. If you are the DIY type, you might be able to reuse the wedding stationery as wrapping paper or turn them into notebooks, handmade greeting cards, or other crafty projects. Use your imagination to create keepsakes and gift cards for your friends and family using all the lovely paper you spent a lot of money on.

Cake stands

We think that one can never have enough cake stands. Despite being difficult to store, they have a variety of applications. The first is obviously for cake, which is useful whenever you are celebrating or hosting a birthday. When entertaining, you can also use cake stands as serving platters for small snacks. They will add height to your dessert or appetizer station, allowing for more comfortable eating. Repurpose cake stands for jewelry display. Put one near your collection of jewelry to help organize all your gorgeous accessories, one in your bathroom to display your perfumes, and one in your kitchen to hold your dishwashing soap and sponge.

Candy jars 

No wedding seems complete without a DIY reception candy bar, but don't throw away the jars and dishes that held the candy. Use them to organize and maintain your home. They can be filled with candy, cotton balls in the bathroom, food in the pantry, or other items.

Hanging lanterns and other lighting items

Lanterns can be used as centerpieces on long farm tables for dinner or to add light and style to your outdoor cocktail hour. They also make your terrace, patio, or stoop look better. Buy lanterns made of a material that complements your house and the wedding so they will naturally fit into your interior design after the wedding. Then, whenever you sip wine outside next to the lanterns, you will think back on your day. Paper lanterns are also a pretty and inexpensive way to add a festive feel to your wedding, and they will feel just as festive in your backyard.

Vintage books and birdcages 

Your favorite books bound in fabric or leather make for thoughtful reception decorations that will also look great on your bookshelves at home. Similarly, both indoor and outdoor bird cages make for charming wedding decorations. For a vintage appearance, keep a potted plant or treasured objects in a distressed version.

String lights

You will be glad you bought those bistro and string lights any time you entertain, whether it's a holiday dinner or a backyard barbecue. Bring them out to instantly make the atmosphere festive. You could even use dreamy yellow bistro lights on your dining room table or string lights in your bedroom to add a romantic touch to your upcoming at-home date night. 

Bar carts 

More than just storing the ingredients for your favorite cocktail, bar carts have other uses as well. Use one as a candy cart at your wedding and then repurpose it as a bar cart, a side table, or anything else you like in your home.

Mirror items 

One of the simplest wedding décor items to reintroduce to your home is a decorative mirror. Even better, add a mirror to each room! For your table assignments or ceremony signage, think about using a mirror. Have a chalk pen that you can easily clean after the reception calligraphy. After that, hang the mirror in a guest room or an entryway to instantly modernize the area.

Framed arts 

Have wedding guests leave notes on the matting of a framed copy of a favorite photograph. Your visitors will enjoy the activity, and you will have a unique work of art to display in your house. You can also use this idea as a wedding guest book alternative.

A tassel banner 

It might appear that this festive wedding accent piece is useless after the celebration. However, follow YouTube tutorials that demonstrate how to turn your tassel banner into a mobile for a baby's nursery, which is a really adorable way to incorporate a wedding detail into the design of your future child's room. You can also hang the mobile in your own bedroom or office for a little playful flair.

Wooden bowls 

You can use wooden bowls instead of disposable ones. Once the ceremony is over, you can use these sizable wooden balls to hold your car keys, sunglasses, corsages, or other small wedding favors like matchbooks.

Teacups 

Bring a special set home and make your morning coffee or tea feel extra special every day. Tea cups make lovely décor for a vintage-inspired wedding.

Family pictures for the living room wall 

Take the framed pictures home and display them on your mantle or gallery wall if you created a special altar to honor your family members. For a smooth transition, invest in silver picture frames or some that go with your home's décor. Consider saving money right away if the pictures are already framed and brought to your wedding! Bringing the photos from home in their original frames usually works very well. Wedding guests will adore them, and it's a wonderful way to pay tribute to the family members who are not present at the wedding.

Succulents 

One of the most trending wedding flower ideas, succulents are replacing all wedding flower arrangement details. These low-maintenance plants can add a touch of green to both your wedding and home and will last for a very long time after the big day.

Chuppah 

It can be extremely expensive to rent a standing structure for your ceremony, and you really only use it for the 30 or so minutes that you are up on the altar. Consider purchasing or DIY an arch, pergola, or Chuppah yourself if you are hosting a backyard wedding, and position it in the yard's corner with a bench underneath. How cool will it be to be able to unwind for years to come right where you exchanged vows? 

Something symbolic

Include something symbolic in your wedding if you and your fiancé have chosen something special. For instance, you can choose cowboy boots if your first date was at a country music concert. If you wrote a lot of love letters while you were dating someone far away, think about getting a typewriter.

Candles

Can there ever be too many candles? Put your wedding pillars in a box and relight them at home if they haven't completely melted by the end of the party. Alternatively, save them for a romantic evening in the bedroom and scatter candles of varying heights along your mantle. Save the set-up for special occasions if you have a candle or candelabra that people will remember you by, such as the one you used on your reception sweetheart table. On your first anniversary, light the candelabra and raise a glass in remembrance of the past year.

Napkins 

Recent times have seen a fun wedding trend with a rustic theme of using tea towels as napkins. Additionally, if you decide to purchase the towels from your neighborhood shop, you will have yet another fantastic chance to reuse your décor! Use the towels as kitchen towels and placemats in your home after the celebration, then have their power washed at the dry cleaners. Every time you do the dishes, you will be reminded of your big day, how romantic will that be? 

Lounge area rugs and tapestry

Hand-loomed carpets instantly improve your cocktail lounge area and create a bohemian aisle at your reception when you display them in your hallway or foyer. Naturally, they also function well at home. If you want to include rugs in your wedding décor, think about placing them in the foyer or hallway. We especially appreciate it when couples exchange vows while standing on a sentimental carpet, then hang the tapestry in memory in their living room or add a special floor covering to their bedroom.

Upcycled flower arrangements 

Get your own vases for the reception tables and other areas instead of renting them from your florist or another vendor! Purchasing the vases will be more cost-effective whether you want standard clear, fashionable mercury, or vintage milk glasses. An extra benefit? You can take all of your flowers home with you after the wedding if you use your own vessels; there's no need to remove the lovely arrangements. Use artificial wedding flowers and vases to decorate your home, or give them as your wedding favor ideas to the wedding guests or to the people you meet at housewarming and birthday celebrations.

Donate your wedding flowers 

Since you are flying off to the honeymoon suite, you can think about donating your wedding floral arrangements to a nearby charitable organization. Repeat Roses, Random Acts of Flowers, Petals with Purpose, and the Bloom Project are just a few organizations that will pick up your wedding flowers and redistribute them to nursing homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals to spread even more joy. You can also ask your neighborhood children's hospitals and women's shelters if they will accept your leftover flowers directly. Fresh flowers for the staff's kitchen tables are a nice perk, especially for destination reading events where nobody would be able to take the flowers home anyway. 

If you are a planning bride, chances are you have noticed the rise of sustainability in weddings. From words like "cruelty-free" and "local produce" to "eco-friendly" and "all-women business," ethical wedding practices are on the rise for all the good reasons. So what can you do to contribute? As you begin to plan your Pinterest-perfect wedding, you can always consider thoughtful wedding decisions when planning your wedding décor. This way you can actually give life to all your budget-friendly wedding décor ideas while contributing to sustainability. Your wedding budget will also not feel entirely wasted and you can splurge a little more as you will keep the items with you long after your wedding day. 

Wedding décor items can cost a lot of your wedding budget. If planned well, all the wedding details and items can be repurposed for a second life. There are many out-of-the-box and creative ideas to create a glamorous look for your home with your used wedding décor items. For instance, you can repurpose the greenery of your enchanting DIY ceremony setup to create beautiful planters for your garden. Similarly, the rustic wood from your lovely DIY wedding backdrop ideas can be used to create low-floor seating. It is all about being creative. You can even use the candles from your reception tables for mood lighting. So repurposing wedding décor for your home can let you appreciate your creative side every day of your life.