I always try to be environmentally conscious where I can – but normally this just means recycling plastic and aluminum cans, opting for online vs. print when possible, and carpooling on occasion.  To interior design specialist Isabel Quiroga, apparently recycling means something totally different.

Recycled Bookcase of Tables

Look closely at that picture – the floor to ceiling bookcase is made entirely out of used and antique tables.  Before you get huffy about the cost, notice that the wall fixture is made from no more than three tables, which were probably bought from a flea market or garage sale for a total of $60.  The tables are sawed down the middle and both sides can be used for the bookcase.  This is genius… it may get a ton of stares in your home (especially in purple), but that may be just what you’re going for.  Also, from where I’m standing, the easiest and most environmentally responsible thing we can do in these times is not add more ‘stuff’ to the overpopulated planet we live on.  This concept accomplishes just that.

I’m going to the swap meet for some tables, you?