Last updated on October 24th, 2022 at 05:20 pm
Have you ever stared at a beautiful aged wine barrel and wondered if you could find use for it somehow? Let me give you a splendid idea for reusing and even upcycling them: reclaimed wine barrel furniture. How fun is that?! You can make wine barrel furniture for your home, of course. But it’s the season for being outside in the garden. So why not find some old barrels and repurpose them for your eco-friendly outdoor living.
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Your eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t stop at the door, right?! It’s extended into your garden or onto your apartment balcony. That’s why I love to share this stunning outdoor furniture with you, that I recently spotted at VivaTerra, a great shop for your eco-friendly lifestyle.
VivaTerra’s reclaimed wine barrel furniture will look good with many styles, both indoor and outdoor. You can choose for pieces that still have the look and feel of a barrel. Or you can go for the more subtle style that doesn’t reveal it’s legacy at first sight. Either way, you are making a sustainable choice for your garden: buying reclaimed wood means there’s no need for chopping down more trees and less waste.
Every barrel has a story
You can have a soft spot for the bold aged look that gives this furniture a bit of edge. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll love that this furniture has a story to tell: there’s a bit of history in every piece. Don’t you just love furniture that’s made of something entirely different? Upcycling is good for the environment, sure. But it’s also so much fun to see what creative minds can do when they transform one thing into something completely different. It’s amazing.
Do it yourself
If you like some DIY and want to roll up your sleeves, you can start a reclaimed wine barrel project of your own. Think about all the things you could build using a barrel. Probably the easiest projects would be using them to collect rainwater for your vegetable garden. Or cutting them in half and turning them into planters or coffee tables. But your imagination can take a barrel much further. Chairs, beer chillers, iPad stands, bar tops, cabinets, dog houses, swing sets. Go wild and upcycle them anyway you want to. You’ll have to do some research online to find used wine barrels in your area, but there are places that sell them. Like Material Resourcers in Utah that sell both wine barrels and whiskey barrels.
Eco-friendly lifestyle shop
If you aren’t into DIY or don’t have time to build reclaimed wine barrel furniture from scratch, you should take a look around at the outdoor collection of VivaTerra, an inspirational eco-friendly lifestyle shop.
From a rustic bistro set and deck chair to a sophisticated cook book stand and Lazy Susan, you’ll find stunning pieces that suit your eco-friendly lifestyle. You’ll be surprised what you can do with a wine barrel, apart from emptying it one glass at a time. Cheers!
Bianca,
I like to make things from reclaimed wood. I have a small wine barrel in the game room that is my trash can. A hinge on the lid with a small wooden handle to open. Put a cushion on it and you can use it for extra seating. It sits next to an old clay jug that I found at an auction many years ago.
These types of items are a great conversation piece when you have new friends over.
I have several cabinets and wine bottle holders made from hard woods from old houses, never let stuff go to a land fill if you can reuse it.
John
I like the way you think, John. It’s right up my alley. A bit of creativity and some inspiration can turn almost any old thing into something useful again. And I love how you made your barrel multifunctional. So cool.
Sounds like you’re good with your hands and I love that you keep those hard woods from being wasted. It’s a shame not to reuse a beautiful material like wood. You made me curious about the pieces you created.
It’s true they make great conversation pieces. People always ask me about my coffee table. It’s made from the oak floor boards of a French train. The sparks from the brakes made the wood vanes turn black. It’s beautiful. And the legs are metal pipes from an old cabinet system at work. My design, but my dad made it for me. I’m not as handy as you are, obviously. A small repair, yes. Building from scratch, no. Maybe some day… 🙂
I would never have thought that furniture can be made with used wine barrels! Moreover, the furniture actually looks very elegant and stylish! I like the fact that it has a “special” style – not those typical chairs and tables. I like the bristo set very much! It has a simple yet stylish look. I like the fact that the set does not take up too much space and it is very practical.
I will definitely browse through the website and see what other interesting things I can find. I might also get some inspiration for decorating my new house!
How exciting for you to have a new house! I hope you’re having fun in decorating your home and making it your own. So cool to have another shot at finding your style and matching it with the vibe of the new place. I wish you a happy life in a happy home.
You’re just about as big a fan of barrel furniture as I am, aren’t you?! 🙂 Eco-friendly and stylish go hand in hand here. I love that there’s no need to sacrifice comfort, luxury or style when choosing for sustainability. I wish you loads of inspiration!
Wow! It surprised me that wine barrel can be reused for furniture, so cool!
I’m an eco-friendly people so would like to choose this furniture, thanks for sharing the information with me:)
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found some cool new furniture here.
So beautiful, it is great how much you can learn by reading posts on the internet and today I am lucky to be here to read this amazing post. Now I can turn barrels into something amazing and more than that without destroying our nature with unnecessary stuff.
Thank you for your post and I will read more of your other posts.
Thank you for the compliments! If you ever turn an old wine or whiskey barrel into something beautiful, I’d love to see a picture of the result. To know this article inspired someone to build their own wine barrel furniture makes my day. Have fun!
Great article, Never knew barrel furniture was even possible!
The furniture looks fantastic hope its as comfy as well. This is the sort of thing I’ve been searching for, and eco-friendly!
Thanks! Wine barrel furniture was new to me too. Creative minds keep surprising me with their upcycling ideas. I love it!