小情调：旧家具秒变精致装饰

 　　While all of our homes could probably use a good cleaning out every once in awhile--and there are certain things you should get rid of immediately--there are some items that might be worth hanging onto. For example, these 9 everyday items aren't necessarily trash, with just a little imagination, each of these items can be upcycled and repurposed into things that don't just take up space, but instead add beauty and function to your home.

　　我们都应该时不时给家里来个大扫除。的确，有许多什物是你应该不假思索立刻抛弃的，有些东西却值得留下来。比如，下面这9样日用品就不一定要沦为垃圾，加上一点想象力，每样都能被升级改造、另作它用，既不占用空间又能发挥作用，还能为家居环境增添美感。

　　1. Suitcases

　　行李箱

　　Use a vintage suitcase for storing photo albums in a bookcase. Outift a small vintage valise with a mirror, travel-sized toiletries and other essentials for your guest room. Stack several old suitcases to use as a side table.

　　找一只复古风格的行李箱，可以用来放在书架上收集整理相册；在小号的复古行李箱上放上镜子、便携装的盥洗用品等，作为客房中的必备用品；将几只行李箱叠放在一起可以作为一个梳妆台。

　　2. Florist¹ Vases

　　花瓶

　　Spray paint several dime-a-dozen glass vases to mimic² the look of milk glass, then use them to help style built-in bookcases.Use vases with narrow necks to hold bracelets³.

　　找几个不值钱的玻璃花瓶涂上喷漆，模仿牛奶杯的视觉感，然后用这些瓶子来为你的嵌入式书架提升档次。还可以用窄口瓶来放手镯。

　　3. Baskets

　　篮子

　　Hang woven ones for a touch of texture⁴ on a gallery wall. Turn a woven or wire basket upside down and use it as a lamp shade or DIY ceiling light fixture⁵.

　　在照片墙上可以悬挂几个编织风格的篮子，为墙面增添绵软的质感美。你还可以将编织风格或钢丝风格的篮子倒挂起来，用它做成一个灯罩，或者用它来装饰天花板上的吊顶灯。

　　4. Mismatched Plates or Bowls

　　不能配对的碗碟

　　Hang mismatched but coordinating⁶ plates and/or bowls on a wall as artwork. Use one as a spot to drop keys on an entry table. Put small bowls in a drawer and use them to sort and organize jewelry⁷.

　　将那些不能配对但看起来和谐的盘子、碗挂在墙上当做艺术品；还可以把它放在进门的桌边，作为放钥匙的地方；还可将小碗放在抽屉里，用来收纳珠宝首饰。

　　5. Waste Baskets

　　废旧的篓子

　　Turn a wire waste basket upside down to use as an interesting accent table or stool. Use one as a DIY light fixture or lamp shade. Use larger plastic trash cans as outdoor planters for your porch or patio⁸.

　　把废弃的钢丝篓子上下颠倒，就能当做一个精巧的小茶几或者小板凳；还可以用它DIY一个灯架或灯罩；体型稍大的塑料垃圾桶可以放在室外或走廊上，当做花盆。

　　6. Wrapping Paper

　　包装纸

　　Frame a scrap⁹ of pretty paper for some quick and simple DIY wall art. Line the back of bookshelves with wrapping paper to serve as an interesting background for your books and decorative¹⁰ items. Line a desk drawer or kitchen drawer with wrapping paper. Laminate wrapping paper and cut it into rectangles to use as wipe-able placemats.

　　找一截漂亮的包装纸贴在墙上，就能DIY出一件墙面艺术品，方便快捷，操作简单；在书架的背后贴上一层包装纸，就成为书架上书籍和装饰品的奇妙衬布；可以在书柜抽屉或厨房抽屉里垫上一层包装纸；把包装纸辗平，剪成三角形，就能当做可擦洗的桌垫。

　　7. Clothing

　　衣物

　　There are several pretty and practical uses for old sweaters. Make cozy¹¹ pillow covers or use them as a way to make simple vases more stylish¹². Use old jeans to make a small denim¹³ throw rug or bath mat. Turn shirt or pants pockets into wall pocket organizers.

　　对于衣物，有几种实用妙招。能将旧毛衣改造成漂亮的新物件。可以把旧毛衣改装成舒服的枕套，还可以套在花瓶上，让造型简单的花瓶更加时尚。用旧牛仔裤改装成牛仔布小地毯或者浴室脚垫。还可以将带口袋的衬衣或裤子改装成墙上的整理袋。

　　8. Light Fixtures¹⁴

　　灯架

　　Turn an outdated¹⁵ ceiling fixture 点击发音 into a trendy terrarium；Hang an old chandelier on the patio to use as a decorative planter.

　　可以将过时的天花板灯架改装成流行的小盆栽；还可以将旧吊灯放在庭院里，作为装饰性的花盆。

　　9. Shutters¹⁷

　　百叶窗

　　Line up old shutters behind your bed to use as a headboard. Make a memo¹⁸ board by using the slats on an old shutter¹⁶ to hold pictures and cards.

　　将废旧的百叶窗挂在你的床头，可以用作床头板。用旧百叶窗上的窗格来挂照片和卡片，百叶窗就变成了一块记事板。

1 florist   

n.花商；种花者

参考例句：

• The florist bunched the flowers up.花匠把花捆成花束。
• Could you stop at that florist shop over there?劳驾在那边花店停一下好不好？

2 mimic   

v.模仿，戏弄；n.模仿他人言行的人

参考例句：

• A parrot can mimic a person's voice.鹦鹉能学人的声音。
• He used to mimic speech peculiarities of another.他过去总是模仿别人讲话的特点。

3 bracelets   

n.手镯，臂镯( bracelet的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The lamplight struck a gleam from her bracelets. 她的手镯在灯光的照射下闪闪发亮。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• On display are earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from jade, amber and amethyst. 展出的有用玉石、琥珀和紫水晶做的耳环、项链和手镯。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 texture   

n.(织物)质地；(材料)构造；结构；肌理

参考例句：

• We could feel the smooth texture of silk.我们能感觉出丝绸的光滑质地。
• Her skin has a fine texture.她的皮肤细腻。

5 fixture   

n.固定设备；预定日期；比赛时间；定期存款

参考例句：

• Lighting fixture must be installed at once.必须立即安装照明设备。
• The cordless kettle may now be a fixture in most kitchens.无绳电热水壶现在可能是多数厨房的固定设备。

6 coordinating   

v.使协调，使调和( coordinate的现在分词 )；协调；协同；成为同等

参考例句：

• He abolished the Operations Coordinating Board and the Planning Board. 他废除了行动协调委员会和计划委员会。 来自辞典例句
• He's coordinating the wedding, and then we're not going to invite him? 他是来协调婚礼的，难道我们不去请他？ 来自电影对白

7 jewelry   

n.（jewllery）（总称）珠宝

参考例句：

• The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
• Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。

8 patio   

n.庭院，平台

参考例句：

• Suddenly, the thought of my beautiful patio came to mind. I can be quiet out there,I thought.我又忽然想到家里漂亮的院子，我能够在这里宁静地呆会。
• They had a barbecue on their patio on Sunday.星期天他们在院子里进行烧烤。

9 scrap   

n.碎片；废料；v.废弃，报废

参考例句：

• A man comes round regularly collecting scrap.有个男人定时来收废品。
• Sell that car for scrap.把那辆汽车当残品卖了吧。

10 decorative   

adj.装饰的，可作装饰的

参考例句：

• This ware is suitable for decorative purpose but unsuitable for utility.这种器皿中看不中用。
• The style is ornate and highly decorative.这种风格很华丽，而且装饰效果很好。

11 cozy   

adj.亲如手足的，密切的，暖和舒服的

参考例句：

• I like blankets because they are cozy.我喜欢毛毯，因为他们是舒适的。
• We spent a cozy evening chatting by the fire.我们在炉火旁聊天度过了一个舒适的晚上。

12 stylish   

adj.流行的，时髦的；漂亮的，气派的

参考例句：

• He's a stylish dresser.他是个穿着很有格调的人。
• What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world.巴黎女性时装往往会引导世界时装潮流。

13 denim   

n.斜纹棉布；斜纹棉布裤，牛仔裤

参考例句：

• She wore pale blue denim shorts and a white denim work shirt.她穿着一条淡蓝色的斜纹粗棉布短裤，一件白粗布工作服上衣。
• Dennis was dressed in denim jeans.丹尼斯穿了一条牛仔裤。

14 fixtures   

（房屋等的）固定装置( fixture的名词复数 )； 如（浴盆、抽水马桶）； 固定在某位置的人或物； （定期定点举行的）体育活动

参考例句：

• The insurance policy covers the building and any fixtures contained therein. 保险单为这座大楼及其中所有的设施保了险。
• The fixtures had already been sold and the sum divided. 固定设备已经卖了，钱也分了。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹

15 outdated   

adj.旧式的，落伍的，过时的；v.使过时

参考例句：

• That list of addresses is outdated,many have changed.那个通讯录已经没用了，许多地址已经改了。
• Many of us conform to the outdated customs laid down by our forebears.我们许多人都遵循祖先立下的过时习俗。

16 shutter   

n.百叶窗；(照相机)快门；关闭装置

参考例句：

• The camera has a shutter speed of one-sixtieth of a second.这架照像机的快门速度达六十分之一秒。
• The shutter rattled in the wind.百叶窗在风中发出嘎嘎声。

17 shutters   

百叶窗( shutter的名词复数 )； （照相机的）快门

参考例句：

• The shop-front is fitted with rolling shutters. 那商店的店门装有卷门。
• The shutters thumped the wall in the wind. 在风中百叶窗砰砰地碰在墙上。

18 memo   

n.照会，备忘录；便笺；通知书；规章

参考例句：

• Do you want me to send the memo out?您要我把这份备忘录分发出去吗？
• Can you type a memo for me?您能帮我打一份备忘录吗？