13 Clever Kitchenware Upcycles to Give Old Items New Life
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Check out 13 unique DIY kitchenware upcycles that turn old stuff into cute and useful pieces for your home without spending a fortune.
These creative DIY kitchenware upcycles will have you eyeing thrift store shelves with a whole new level of excitement. You’ll start seeing endless potential in those quirky, forgotten pieces just waiting for a second life.
Kitchenware Upcycles
We all love a good upcycle, and these DIY kitchenware ideas are full of creative ways to turn old items into charming décor, one-of-a-kind serving pieces, clever storage, and more. It’s the perfect mix of style, function, and budget-friendly fun for your home.
Creative Upcycled Bread Box DIY
Why settle for a dull bread box when you can enjoy a playful, upcycled one? Jane from Sustain My Craft Habit shares her simple tutorial.
Upcycled Wooden Spoons with Cricut Joy
Bring a unique charm to your garden with these cute and colorful wooden spoon garden markers. These would make a great gift idea too!
Nan's Recipe Kitchen Art DIY
Create unique artwork for your kitchen by transforming cherished handwritten recipes into personal pieces. This is such a sentimental way to preserve and honor your family's heritage.
Repurposed Pizza Pedestal Dish Tutorial
Susan from Homeroad transforms a thrift store pizza stand with several layers of Fusion Mineral paint and added a farmhouse style graphic to the top. This is such a lovely and useful piece.
Colorful Painted Wooden Salad Tongs
Get all the details on how to transform a simple pair of wooden salad tongs into something special. Add a splash of color with paint! You can find wooden kitchenware for cheap at most thrift stores. Think about adding a playful touch to any salad dish with your own hand painted tongs.
Retro Canisters for Mid Century Modern Kitchen Decor
Sarah from Sadies Seasongoods had a collection of mismatched thrift store canisters in her garage. She came up with a creative solution—an upcycling project to unify them. The result is a beautiful set of vintage-style canisters that will look great in any kitchen!
Starburst Mirror for the Dining Room
Bev from Flamingo Toes loved all the beautiful starburst mirrors she was seeing everywhere, but she couldn't find one that matched her aesthetic. So, she made her own with repurposed silverware. It is super cool!
DIY Wind Chimes From Vintage Silverware
If you are a fan of beautiful wind chimes, you are going to love this step-by-step tutorial. You can make your own wind chime from upcycled silverware in just six simple steps.
Upcycled Vintage Coffee Pot and Enamelware Decor Ideas
An old enamelware coffee pot from the thrift shop for just $3 becomes a beautiful succulent planter decorated with a farmhouse style stencil. This is such a great project!
Cutting Board Funnel Planter Tutorial
Learn how to make a cutting board funnel planter with inexpensive thrift store finds. All you need are a wood cutting board and a metal funnel. This is a really unique and pretty craft.
Repurposed Pie Pans with Photos
Highlight your cherished family recipes and pictures with this charming display made from repurposed pie pans. It's a simple method to incorporate photos and keepsakes into your home decor. I love this idea!
Upcycle Thrift Store Finds Into A Candle Holder
I enjoyed making this useful candle holder project. It was certainly among the simplest DIY tasks I've undertaken, and it turned out to be one of the most charming!
DIY Recycled Flower Pot Ideas
These creative concepts for upcycling flower pots will inspire you to rummage through your cupboards for unused items to transform into planters. There are some distinctive pieces, one of which I even gave a fresh update.