When it comes to making new DIY projects for our home, we enjoy making decorative things and practical things. Even more than that, however, we really enjoy making things that might be classified as both! This way, we get something new that we’ll use often but we can leave it out where it’s easily accessible because it looks nice as well. The kitchen is probably our favourite place to create things of this nature, which is why we’ve had our eyes peeled for useful and decorative DIY kitchen ideas lately.
1. Upcycled rake utensil holder
Have you been taking some time and investing some creativity over the years in making your home into a sort of rustic chic haven with a farmhouse twist? In that case, we think you’ll really appreciate the way
2. Wooden pallet wine rack and glass holder
Upcycling wooden pallets has been quite the trend in interior decor for a while now, but there’s just so much you can do with the concept that we feel like we simply can’t get enough! That’s why we were such big fans of this wall mounted half-pallet wine rack concept outlined step by step on
3. DIY chalkboard menu board
Not everything that you make for your kitchen that falls under the category of being “practical” has to be a storage based piece! Instead, why not help yourself organize things with your family a little bit? We love the way
4. DIY pallet coffee mug rack
Are you actually really in love with the concept of making some kind of mounted wooden pallet rack that looks rustic and helps you organize things, but you’ve already got a place for all your cooking utensils so you’d prefer to create something else? Well, if you’re a coffee lover, then perhaps you’d get along a little better with something like this pallet mug rack outlined step by step on
5. Wall mounted pallet pot rack
Just in case you’re still thinking about how much you like the pallet rack concept but you don’t need utensil or mug storage, here’s yet another awesome version of that basic concept for your consideration! We love the way
6. Gold painted mason jar cutlery storage
Of course, not everything you add to your kitchen that’s both practical and decorative has to be rustic chic or made of wooden pallets! We’re also completely in love with the way
7. Burlap and coffee canister utensil storage
Do you really like the idea of a bit of decorative countertop storage but you’d prefer to put your larger cooking utensils in it, so you’ll need something a little bigger than a mason jar? Then we think perhaps you’d get along a little better with something like these cute burlap wrapped coffee can mixer holders outlined step by step on
8. DIY string fruit bowls
Perhaps you’re looking for something a little simpler and less time consuming than adding an entire shelf to your wall? Maybe you’d rather make something that’s visibly crafty so that your guests know you created it yourself. In either case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at the way
9. Rustic wood tray coffee station
Maybe the biggest issue in your kitchen is that you have limited counter space in the small room and you’re looking for a DIY way to help you better organize the space you do have and make it a little more transformational depending on what you’re doing there? This tutorial from
10. Painted closet door leaning kitchen shelf
Are you actually in need of a decorative storage solution that will help you keep quite a number of things organized, but they’re all unique shapes and of a size that they don’t really make sense anywhere else in your kitchen? In that case, we think you’ll get quite a kick out of the way
11. DIY kitchen storage pegboard
Just in case you really love the idea of creating some space efficient hanging storage to clear your cupboards and drawers about a bit but you don’t have the space to put a leaning closet shelf anywhere in your kitchen, here’s a wall mounted alternative that doesn’t need any floor space at all!
12. Chalkboard strip and rain gutter herb garden
Perhaps you’re the kind of greenery enthusiast who has been looking for a nice, practical way to incorporate a little more greenery into your kitchen space? Then we think perhaps you’re the perfect person to give this fantastic wall mounted rain gutter and chalkboard herb garden outlined step by step on
13. Hanging mason jar storage
Now, we’ve seen similar ideas to this one from
14. Safe and decorative bamboo stick knife storage
Have you grown tired of the chunky old knife block you’ve had sitting on your counter for years and, even though you want to make sure you do store your knives safely, you can’t help wondering whether there isn’t a prettier way to do it? In that case, we think you simply must check out how
15. Rustic shutter hanging kitchen rack
Maybe you’re finding yourself scrolling through our list and still thinking about how much you love the idea of making a closet door storage shelf but you actually only have a piece that’s much smaller than the standing one you saw, like the shutter of an old window? Well, believe it or not, you can still make a version of the project you liked! Check out how
Have you made other kinds of fantastic DIY kitchen pieces that are both decorative and practical but that you don’t see anything quite similar to on our list? Tell us all about what you created or link us to photos of your finished work in the comments section!
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