Bring Nature Indoors With These Incredible DIY Tree Branch Projects

Upcycling is a smart and Earth-friendly way to breathe new life into neglected or otherwise useless items.

I'm especially inspired by folks who upcycle natural materials into totally unique DIY projects  like this stonemason who creates one-of-a-kind designs with only pebbles and rocks.

So when I discovered the countless craft projects I could create with old tree branches, I knew I wanted to give them a try!

If you're already gathering branches and twigs for your fireplace, set a few armfuls aside to build a funky DIY project this weekend. From candleholders to clothing hangers, to chandeliers, tree branches are an amazing way to bring nature indoors.

With just a bit of twine and glue, you can add a truly rustic (and relaxing) touch your bedroom or living room that's sure to impress.

Scroll through below for a look at these inspiring tree branch home additions.

What DIY project would you want to create for your house? Let us know in the comments!

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eHow/Jessica Begum

A bundle of thick twigs easily transforms into a one-of-a-kind picture frame.

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Home Decorating Ideas

Thicker tree branches can become a fairy-tale-inspired side table.

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Elizabeth Anne Designs

Transform found tree branches into a lovely hanging candle display, perfect for a rustic wedding or get-together.

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Houzz/K. H. Webb Architects

Towering birch trees bring the energy of the forest into your bedroom with these branch bedposts.

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Behind Closed Drawers

Spray painting a few twigs white is a DIY project that packs a powerful punch in a short amount of time.

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Desire Empire

Get ready for the next holiday season by repurposing tree branches into a stunning holiday Advent calendar ladder.

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Free People/fp brigette

Use older tree branches to create these absolutely amazing clothing hangers.

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The Shabby Creek Cottage

Forgotten twigs can quickly become a unique lamp shade in this original DIY from the Shabby Creek Cottage.

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Lynne Knowlton

Gardening edging makes for an elegant table runner, perfected with a single candle.

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Etsy/DellaBeDesigns

Etsy designer "DellaBeDesigns" fashions a darling candleholder out of lightly painted, bundled twigs.

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Wish Designs USA

Wish Designs USA is turning tree branches into truly show-stopping colorful chandeliers.

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Julie Ann Art

Repurpose twigs into a totally sweet place to hang your longer necklaces.

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LaLole

Try this simple DIY twig tutorial that'll have you leaving your Christmas tree up all year 'round.

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Hirondelle Rustique

Give your house the "royal touch" with this luxurious, gold-spray-painted tree branch mirror.

Tree branches are the perfect material with which to create truly fairy tale, forest-inspired DIY projects.

Would you build any of these upcycling projects? Let us know in the comments.

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