Use branches as clothes racks, curtain rods and more. If you come across a branch with a good shape, take it home, clean it up and put it to work as functional decor. A twisted or gently curving branch can become a one-of-a-kind clothing rack, while a slim, straight branch can be used as a curtain rod. Smaller pieces can be turned into a mobile or simply plunked in a tall vase on the floor.