Second youth of old umbrellas: some ideas for inspiration
The umbrella was invented in the countries of the Ancient East even before our era. Initially, it served the owners as sun protection, an element of decoration and was a sign of well-being. In European countries, the subject was gradually modernized: a folding structure was developed, and the fabric was impregnated with a water-repellent composition. Modern products have become compact, having a lightweight frame with an ingenious mechanism and a waterproof dome. These features made even an old or old-fashioned umbrella suitable for further use - it will be able to be useful in an apartment or in a country house for a long time, as well as be an unusual detail of decor.
Plants with a shallow root system are planted in any containers with earth. To create a colorful mobile flower beds, umbrellas with a solid frame and undamaged fabric are chosen. At the end of the season, a bright stand can be moved to a closed room, where the flowers will winter and will be able to decorate the site again with the onset of heat.
The picturesque flower garden can be supplemented with a “roof”, which will protect from rain or direct sunlight. The color of the umbrella should be in harmony with the shades of the flowerbed.
From a plastic dome, you can make a convenient greenhouse in a few minutes
Beautiful country crafts from improvised materials always attract enthusiastic looks. The composition of plants in a waterproof "vase" with a convenient handle is easy to assemble by the arrival of guests, and it will delight everyone living for a long time.
Celebrating an anniversary or holding a wedding ceremony is often organized in the spacious courtyard of a country house. For such celebrations, you can prepare a short-lived, but very aesthetic decor from an old umbrella and fresh flowers.
Even boring monochrome products can shine with bright colors.
Little lovers of running around the cottage will love a homemade kite. To make it, you will need a large umbrella and a long twine.
Simple but colorful chandeliers, which organically fit into the interior of an apartment and a country house, will be a non-standard and cheap alternative to purchased products. The drawing on the lampshade of the electrical appliance must match the selected room design.
The rich color of a home-made lampshade will distract attention from the shortcomings of the cottage room.
And “airy” white or transparent shades emphasize the grace of a solid finish.
Battery-powered LED elements make evening walks in the rain more enjoyable and safer. The child under the luminous dome, remaining in the field of view of the parents, will not run away and will not be lost.
It is possible to use for homemade products not only the whole umbrella, but also its individual parts. If the old wooden handles are renewed, varnished or painted, then they will be useful for creating, for example, a colorful wall lamp and hangers in the hallway.
Needleworkers from the fabric of the dome of the old umbrella sew bags, skirts, dresses and carnival costumes.
To make the clothes inimitable, the craftswomen even use metal parts in the development of the model.
Waterproof material will serve for a long time, protecting from rain and wind of children or pets. Any mother will cope with the manufacture of a cloak-cape, and tailoring overalls for a dog will require imagination, a pattern and good command of a sewing machine.
The children's room will be decorated with handmade toys.Kids will be happy to participate in the development of original “projects”.
It is always nice to enjoy the fruits of your labor, especially if the creation of original creations does not require a lot of time and diligence. High-quality materials used for the manufacture of umbrellas can become the basis for the implementation of your interesting ideas.
