There's a strange irony in how much money people spend on decor that's supposed to look "vintage" or "rustic," when a stack of old newspapers sitting by the door for recycling could achieve the exact same look for free. Newspaper is one of those materials people overlook completely, mentally filing it under trash the moment they're done reading it, without realising how versatile and genuinely good-looking it can be once folded, layered, or paired with the right finish. Instead of bundling it off for scrap the next time the paperwala comes around, here are five home decor ideas that turn old newspaper into something that looks far more expensive than it actually costs.