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These street signs, because obviously they weren't doing anything important before becoming chairs.
2.
This dumpster, which now holds plants and butts instead of trash.
3.
This giant wooden spool, which makes the perfect little coffee table.
4.
These wooden palettes, which somehow were not already outdoor furniture.
5.
These bottles turned chandeleeee-eeee!
6.
These paper bales, which are now a great place to rest your weary feet and haunches.
7.
These pieces from other pieces of furniture.
8.
This beautiful door that is now a beautiful table.
9.
These books that make a perfect nightstand.
10.
Or these books, which all together make one finely stacked desk.
12.
These plastic bags that became a park bench.
13.
These tires that became a bistro set suitable for any dungeon.
14.
These tires which are now a cute little planter.
15.
And last but not least, this cardboard that got a modern, minimalist makeover.
Watch Ellen's Design Challenge on HGTV to see designers create inventive furniture pieces and compete for a shot at their dream.