We’ve seen in the past how books can be used to create a lot of different things, so in the same spirit of recycling old stuff and giving it a new life, let’s take a look at the possibilities when it comes to recycling old tennis rackets.

Design a mirror

Use it as a display for photos

Just hang the racket on the wall and take advantage of the grid to hang your photos there.

Make pixel art

Again, the tennis racket grid is perfect for pixel art, as it acts as giant pixels you can draw upon.

Design a wall clock

Just buy a clock system and install it alongside some decoration, job done.

Make a stylish bird cage

Obviously, you’ll need two rackets, but the result is quite stylish.

Do a decoration light

With shiny little stars.

Design a table

Use a few rackets, then you can build all kinds of small tables.

Use it as a useful keyholder

It can even hold paper and mail.

Write decorative messages

Again, using the racket’s grid to write pixel-art font style messages.

Build a stylish lamp

This example below show what you can do with two rackets and a bit of imagination.

Make tiny shelves

Display anything in a beautiful way.

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Mirko Humbert

Mirko Humbert is the editor-in-chief and main author of Designer Daily and Typography Daily. He is also a graphic designer and the founder of WP Expert.