Beautiful little things for the kitchen with your own hands. How to make furniture from scrap materials with your own hands in a few hours

If you have a couple of free evenings, why not start making crafts for the kitchen and home? After all, you can create a bunch of useful or simply beautiful little things with your own hands from improvised, natural and even waste materials. In this material we presented 50 inspiring photos and 12 super ideas with step-by-step master classes for the production of decorative items, storage accessories, kitchen utensils and not only.

Idea 1. Tablet stand made from a cutting board

Watching your favorite TV series on your tablet or peeking at a recipe book while cooking will become easier if you make a special stand for this from... an ordinary cutting board. Making this kitchen craft with your own hands will take no more than two hours, and it will be used every day.

To make a holder for a recipe book or tablet you will need:

You can use an old cutting board or buy a new one (wood is best, but bamboo will work). Its size should not be much larger or smaller than the tablet.
A small wooden plank, or better yet, a piece of molding (this is what will hold the tablet/book).

Another block of wood or plywood from which you can cut a sharp triangle;
Paint or stain in the desired color, for example, to match the countertop, facades or kitchen apron ;
Paint brush or staining rag;
Jigsaw or saw;
Wood glue or any other strong adhesive.

Instructions:

Using a saw or jigsaw, cut your strip or molding to the desired size (the width of the board), sand the edges with sandpaper, then simply glue it to the bottom of the board.

Cut a support for the stand from a piece of wood in the shape of an acute triangle with a right angle as in the photo below and glue it too.

The angle of inclination of the holder will depend on the inclination of the hypotenuse of the triangular bar

Paint the entire piece following the paint manufacturer's instructions and leave to dry.

If desired, the handle of the resulting stand can be decorated with jute rope or ribbon. This way, when the stand is not needed, you can hang it on a hook.

Also, the craft can be further decorated - for example, by artificially aging it as in this master class, by drawing inscriptions, by burning a design, or by covering it with slate paint. In the following selection of photos you can get ideas for decorating original cutting boards.

Idea 2. Jute coasters

If your kitchen (or, for example, a country or summer kitchen) is decorated in a rustic, Mediterranean, rustic or marine style, then you will probably like this kitchen craft idea. In just a couple of hours you can make coasters for plates for the whole family and guests with your own hands.

To make one substrate with a diameter of 33 cm you will need:

10 meters of jute rope 1 cm thick (sold in construction and hardware stores);
Hot glue gun;
Scissors.

Instructions:

Just start rolling the rope in a circle, applying glue one at a time. small areas and fixing them for a while. Once the mat is formed, cut the end of the rope and glue it down.

Idea 3. Organizer for cutlery and kitchen utensils made from cans

Tin cans cost nothing, but they are durable, easy to clean, and their shape is just right for storing all kinds of spatulas, ladle, forks, spoons and other utensils. If you put in a little effort and creativity, you can make a convenient and cute organizer out of them, which, even if it doesn’t fit into the interior of a city kitchen, will definitely fit in at the dacha. You can also use an organizer made with your own hands from cans to store tools, brushes, felt-tip pens and other small items.

Stand for spoons and forks made from cans

To make such a stand for spoons and forks, you will need:

4 or 6 clean and dried cans, without lids or burrs;
Acrylic paint for metal or enamel paint(it will protect the cans from rust);
Several wood screws and a screwdriver;
Thick nail and hammer;
Furniture handle or leather strap with fittings;
A small wooden plank.

Instructions:

Paint the jars inside and out and let them dry for one day.
If necessary, saw the wood to the desired size, sand it, clean it and finally paint it (not necessarily to match the cans).
Take a nail and a hammer and make a hole for the screw in all the cans.

Tip: To make this process easier and not damage the paint layer, place a small block on the table using a clamp, then wrap the block in felt and only then put a jar on the block (see the picture in the lower left corner in the next photo collage)

Place the cans against the board and align them the way they will be mounted later. Mark the location of the holes on the board with a pencil.
Make small holes in the board where the marks were marked, using a hammer and nail.

Screw a screw into the hole of the first can to attach it to the board. Repeat the procedure with all remaining jars.
Finally, install on the end wooden board furniture handle or leather strap using the same self-tapping screws. Ready!

Here are a few other deco ideas and modifications to the design of cutlery stands made from cans.

Idea 4. Topiary for kitchen or home decor

Topiary is a small decorative tree that is used to decorate a dining room or coffee table, chest of drawers or mantelpiece. And topiary is an excellent addition to a gift, especially if you decorate its crown, say, with candies or flowers. Making such a craft with your own hands does not take much time, does not require the use of expensive materials, and even beginners can do it. Having mastered basic principle, you can create topiary for any occasion, any shapes and designs. Take a look at our selection of DIY home decor photo ideas, you're sure to find something you'll like!

Kitchen Decor Idea for Halloween

To make this craft you will need:

Base made of polystyrene foam, plastic or floral foam in the shape of a ball or other desired shape;
A trunk (a straight tree branch, a pencil or any other small stick);
Decorative elements for creating a crown: coffee beans, artificial flowers, pine cones, colored beans, etc.;
Decor to disguise the pot filler, for example, moss, pebbles or sisal fiber;
Flower pot;
Filler for a pot that will fix the trunk. For example, it will do cement mortar, still the same polystyrene foam or alabaster (the best option);
Thermal glue in a gun;
If necessary, you will need paint to decorate the trunk, base or pot. The trunk can also be decorated with ribbon or twine.

Basic instructions:

To begin with, it is advisable to paint the base in the color of the crown elements so that possible bald spots are not noticeable. You can also paint the trunk and pot and leave them to dry.
Cut a hole at the base of the crown, a couple of centimeters deep, for the trunk, fill it with glue and secure the trunk.
Take the base of the crown and start gluing the decorative parts one by one. The principle of action at this stage is simple: first, large parts are glued, then medium-sized and, finally, small elements fill in the bald spots. You need to glue the decor quickly, before the glue is absorbed into the base.
Dilute the mixture to fix the trunk in the pot according to the manufacturer's instructions and fill the pot with it, not reaching a couple of centimeters to the edge. Next, insert the barrel, hold it for a while and then leave it to dry for a day.
Disguise the filling of the pot with a decorative “cover” (you can fix it with a little glue).

Idea 5. Serving board-tray

But the idea of an unusual serving board-tray, which, although not a cutting board (intended for displaying food only in dishes), can nevertheless be very functional. For example, it can be used to beautifully serve snacks, drinks (olives, pistachios, nuts, chips, etc.), sauces, honey, sour cream, jam. Thanks to the slate part, while the board is not being used for its intended purpose, it can simply be hung on the wall and used for writing.

To make this DIY kitchen craft you will need:

Wooden board 5 cm thick;
Stain of the desired color (for example, to match the countertop);
Sponge, rag or brush;
Chalkboard paint;
Two furniture handles and wood screws for fastening them;
Jigsaw or saw;
Screwdriver or screwdriver;
Ruler, pencil.

Instructions:

Cut your board to the desired size using a hand/power saw or jigsaw. In this master class, the board is 60 cm long, but you can make it shorter or longer.
Stain your board according to the manufacturer's instructions and let dry.

It's time to paint the inside. To do this, first apply masking tape along the edges of the board to limit the painting area. Next, apply slate paint (in this case, you use paint in a can) and let it dry.

Screw the handles to the edges of the board.

You can replace furniture handles with leather straps, paint the board a bright color, burn a design onto it, or attach it to back side two "legs".

Idea 6. Stand for mugs and glasses

If you're the type of person who collects wine corks (either for fun or in the hopes of one day making something useful out of them), then you'll love this craft idea.

To make one mug stand you will need:

8 corks (accordingly, to make a set of 4 stands you will need 32 corks);
Roll cork board, rug or plate stand (for cutting out the base of the cup holders);
Hot glue;
Leg-split.

Step 1: Lay out your corks in pairs in a square format as shown in the photo below. Using hot glue, apply a bead of glue between the two corks and press them together for 30 seconds. Repeat the procedure with all other pairs.

Step 2. Cut a square from sheet cork (board, rug) corresponding to the size of the future stand. Next, apply thermal glue on it, wait 15-20 seconds. and glue your blanks.

Step 3: Fill the gaps between the corks with glue and let it dry. For better adhesion of the glue to the corks, you can put some kind of press on the workpiece.

Step 4. Wrap the craft with twine and tie a knot.

Handmade coasters for mugs, glasses and glasses can be beautifully packaged and given to a friend

If desired, the stands can be made round, triangular or hexagonal by cutting off the excess with a knife.

Using the described principle, you can make such a hot stand with your own hands. By the way, an old CD will work as a basis in this case.

Idea 7. Wall panel

Another craft idea for the home and kitchen that you can make with your own hands from wine corks– a wall panel for decorating the interior and storing notes, memorable photos and postcards.

Framed cork panel from Ikea

To work you only need beautiful frame(from a painting or mirror), paint the color you want, hot glue and a big pile of corks. Corks can be laid out in a herringbone pattern, in a checkerboard pattern, in even rows, and in other ways that you like. If necessary, for example, if there are not enough corks, they can be cut lengthwise or crosswise. To make the corks easier to cut, you need to soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.

Other interesting ideas manufacturing wall panels with your own hands.

Idea 8. Universal knife holder

Knife holder - very useful device for the kitchen, which helps keep your workspace tidy and keeps your knife blades sharp longer.

Making a knife holder with your own hands is very easy - just pick up a small vase and fill it tightly with bamboo/wooden skewers, colored beans or... colored spaghetti, as in our master class.

To make a knife stand, prepare:

A container or vase is the height of the blade of your largest knife. The shape of the container can be any, but without any bends;
Spaghetti, lots and lots of spaghetti;
Several ziplock bags big size(or just large bags that can be tightly tied in a knot);
Alcohol (for example, vodka);
Liquid food coloring in the desired color (or several colors if you want to make a multi-color filling);
Baking trays;
Aluminum foil or old oilcloth tablecloth;
Paper towels;
Kitchen scissors.

Instructions:

Make sure your container is clean and dry, then fill it tightly with spaghetti. When the container is full, remove the spaghetti and add a couple more bunches of pasta to the pile as a reserve (in case you make up for broken sticks).
Divide the spaghetti evenly between the bags and pour enough alcohol into the bags to wet all the sticks. Next, add 10-40 drops of food coloring to each bag.

Seal or tie your bags, then place them in additional bags to avoid leaks. Slowly shake and turn the bags to mix the coloring into the alcohol and pasta. Next, place the bag on one side and leave for 30 minutes, then turn the bag over again and leave it for another half hour. Continue soaking the spaghetti in this manner (no more than 3 hours) until it reaches the desired shade.
Cover your baking sheet with aluminum foil, then paper towels(or oilcloth). To protect your hands from staining, it is advisable to wear gloves. Remove the spaghetti from the bags, after draining all the liquid, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer and leave to dry. From time to time, the spaghetti needs to be sorted to dry evenly.

Once your spaghetti is COMPLETELY dry, start placing it in the container.
Shake the filled container and smooth out the spaghetti. Insert your knives to determine the optimal filling density, adding pasta or removing excess if necessary.
Now, using kitchen scissors or other very sharp scissors, trim the spaghetti to the desired length without removing it from the container (it's best to do this over the sink). It is important that the spaghetti does not exceed the height of the container by more than 2-3 cm, otherwise it will break quickly.

Idea 9. Jars for storing spices and bulk products

Today we will talk about an express technique for making a paper basket, which can be used to store small items (keys, stationery), yarn, and also for unusual presentation of fruits, easter eggs, bread or baked goods festive table or as a gift.

Even a child can weave such baskets quickly and easily

You will need:

About 15 sheets of thin A3 paper, cut in half lengthwise (this can be printer paper, a full sheet of newspaper, or even baking paper);
A container of suitable size with straight sides (for example, a jam jar);
Glue in stick;
One skewer;
Spray paint (optional).

Instructions:

Starting at one corner, begin to roll the sheet of paper tightly around the skewer to the diagonally opposite corner to create an even and long tube. Once the tube is ready, add a few dabs of glue to the corner of the paper to hold it in place and remove the skewer. Do the same with all the remaining sheets. In this master class, 30 tubes were required to weave 2 baskets.
If necessary (for example, if you used newspaper sheets) or if desired, paint the tubes with acrylic paint.
Take even number tubes and connect them together as shown in the photo in the upper left corner. In this master class, for a basket the size of a jam jar, 6 tubes were required, for a larger basket - 8 tubes.

Start braiding: Take one of the outer tubes (which is under the grate) and lay it over the adjacent tube, then pass it under the next tube, then run the tube again over the next tube, etc. Continue weaving by lifting the already entwined tubes vertically (from now on we will call these tubes stands).
When 2-3 cm remains from the first working tube, increase its length. To do this, apply glue to the new tube and insert it into the remaining “tail”. Continue weaving over and over again, adding paper tubes as needed.
Once you have weaved a base of the desired diameter (the same size as the container), place the container on it and begin weaving around it, pulling the stand tubes close to the walls.
Having weaved the basket to the end, remove the jar and carefully wrap the end of the working tube into the weave.
Tuck the ends of the posts inside the weave and trim if necessary. Next, you can spray paint from a can as in our master class.

Idea 11. Wall holder for towels and kitchen utensils

From an ordinary grater you can make such a convenient and beautiful holder for a towel and storage of kitchen utensils or even live or artificial plants.

From a flat grater you can make your own kitchen decor in a country, Provence or shabby chic style

To make a heated towel rail and a tray for small items you will need:

A grater (preferably an old one, but a regular new grater will do, as long as it is metal);
Patina for metal (for artificial aging of the grater);
Small cutting board or just a wooden board;
Wooden die (for the bottom of the grater);
Glue.

Instructions:

Following the manufacturer's instructions, cover the grater with a metal patina, for example, green as in this master class.

Install a wooden bottom in the inside. It must first be cut to the size of the upper part of the grater. As a rule, at the top of the grater there are protrusions from metal handles; it is on them that the bottom will be attached.
Screw the grater to the board using self-tapping screws, after making holes in it with a nail and hammer.
Place the board on the wall near the sink, hang a towel on the handle, and put your spatulas, ladles or flowers inside.

Idea 12. Flower vase

Glass bottles for wine, milk or other drinks are almost ready-made vases that are just waiting to be painted acrylic paints and/or trimmings.

To decorate your home and lift your spirits, you need homemade decorative elements. The author's design of the room implies the creation of a comfortable environment and space for imagination. We offer to produce simple and incredibly interesting crafts for the kitchen with your own hands. Decor ideas with photos are presented in this article for inspiration and limitless creativity of our readers.

Decorative colorful bottles with salt for the kitchen

Description of the craft

If you have several clear glass bottles beautiful shape, then it's time to fill them with colored different colors salt. There can be one or several containers. Everyone knows the idea of decorating bottles and jars by filling them with cereals and other products. We believe that colored patterns made from colored salt will look much more impressive and mysterious. They are not difficult to create with some knowledge. First you need to color it in a spectrum beautiful flowers several servings of salt. To achieve this, you can use food coloring, crayons or gouache paint. So, we need:

extra grade salt - this is the type of salt that is distinguished by its smallest fractions;
food coloring, crayons or suitable paints beautiful flowers;
brush or small spatula;
ribbons or strands of twine;
bottles or jars of interesting shapes;
lids or stoppers for containers.

Bottle preparation

To properly prepare glass or other transparent containers, they will have to be thoroughly washed, boiled and thoroughly dried. Otherwise, if this step is neglected, the contents will collect in lumps due to the natural swelling of the crystals. Use an oven to dry and sterilize the bottle.

Salt coloring

To make the salt homogeneous and rich color, you can use plastic containers or boxes. Each color is created in a separate container. All you need to do is combine the salt with paint or crushed crayons and mix well to ensure a uniform consistency. It is possible that the salt will stick together into lumps; to correct the situation, you need to knead them, mixing the entire mass. It usually takes about a day for the salt to dry completely. You can speed up this process by placing the material on a baking sheet and putting it in the oven for a while.

Creating a composition

After dyeing and drying, salt must be poured into bottles in a special way. A funnel works well for this purpose. The order of colors is developed by the owner himself; you will have to use your imagination. To avoid mixing colors, a brush is used; it needs to distribute each tier. A slow pace of adding salt is the most optimal, since speed is not needed here, it can cause blurring of the boundaries between colors, this defect cannot be neutralized. We recommend tilting the container so that the top border of each pattern is not straight, but at a nice angle. If you perfect your skill and practice more, you can learn to create real paintings using salt and bottles. Professionals use sand for this purpose, but our option is not inferior to this idea. When the composition is ready, you need to screw the lid or insert a stopper, make a winding of ribbons or twine. The result is a unique decor.

multi-colored salt in square bottles

multi-colored salt in round bottles with a beautiful cap

different shapes bottles of colored salt

DIY Provence covers for kitchen chairs

Pros of Provence accessories

We continue to discuss original DIY kitchen crafts. Decor ideas can be implemented in the direction of Provence. The recognizable style is great for kitchens as it adds coziness and warmth. Within the Provence style, natural, muted and at the same time expressive tones reign, pleasing to the eye. Red is reminiscent of poppies, delicate lilac notes are of lavender, yellow is of the sun, purple is of sunsets, and blue is of the calm surface of the sea. For beginners, it will be quite easy to make decorative elements for your kitchen. From the many options for cute fabric products, we offer you to sew covers or capes for kitchen chairs or stools. If you put in the effort, you will get a practical and aesthetic decor. You will need a small set of items:

any fabric different types- cotton fabric is optimal;
lace and elastic bands;
sewing tools - chalk, scissors, measuring tape;
sewing and safety gold pins.

Preparation of material

To accurately fit the covers to chairs or stools, measurements are required. When taking measurements from the seats, you should add 10 centimeters on each side, taking into account the presence of an edge. When sewing squares around the perimeter, you should leave a gap for inserting elastic. By stretching the elastic band along the edges of the cover, you will be able to see how characteristic folds form at the bottom of the seat. If you sew lace around the edges, you will get a delicate, attractive decor for the kitchen. The cover can be of any shape, at the discretion of the home owners. The main thing is that the capes fit the general style premises.

Features of homemade cases

Despite the lack of experience, you can make presentable-looking covers for chairs or stools. The right fabric will help with this. Chintz and satin are best suited. It’s good if the fabric has a small floral print in purple or blue tones. Color solution should be muted and close to Provence. Chair covers can look like: cushions on the seat and back, covers only for the back, blind covers with bows, capes with ties. To create a unified ensemble in the kitchen, you need to add a beautiful homemade tablecloth in a similar design to the covers.

pale blue covers with floral print and bows

checkered slipcovers and tablecloth

checkered chair cushions

blue chair covers with bows

striped chair covers to match the color of the curtains

Simple crafts for kitchen decor

Cutlery storage system

Tin cans can be put to good use in the kitchen. Simple manipulations with household tools help you get interesting containers for storing cutlery, fastened together.

cutlery jars

Food storage system

By using the imagination and design talent that every person has, you can make interesting hanging bags for products. Hooks are attached to the wall at the same or different levels.

hanging grocery bags

Pictures from products

Pictures made from pasta, cereals, coffee and other small details look great. You can depict any objects and compositions according to the general concept of the interior.

coffee painting

cutlery painting

picture of products

Golden peas for the refrigerator

Perhaps the white refrigerator looks boring or there is damage on its façade. It’s easy to cut out identical circles from adhesive gold paper and make a decor in the form of polka dots.

refrigerator decor with peas

Original watch with your own hands

From scrap materials you can make a wonderful watch - a useful and beautiful piece of interior design.

unusual clock made from spoons and forks

coffee clock

Unusual coasters

There is another great idea for DIY kitchen decor. Textile crafts are presented in the photo. These are fabric stands that are attached with buttons.

coasters with buttons

Everyone can create a unique, truly extraordinary interior. The style of a living space is made up of small details, some of which we looked at today. You can invent crafts yourself, place them around the house or give them to loved ones.

If you like to make things with your own hands, 25 is for you interesting projects furniture from scrap materials. You can make amazingly beautiful furniture for your home from old window frames, doors, stumps and other materials.

1. Simple shelf for shoes in the hallway is made of three boxes mounted on two boards.

2. The headboard of this bed is made from an old door.

3. Unexpected option coffee table from an old stump.

4. An ottoman for the home made from an old tire.

5. Vintage coffee table from an old suitcase.

6. Let's update the lampshade of the floor lamp with the remains of wallpaper.

7. Interesting shelves for the room are made from old leather belts and a couple of boards.

8. B console table Old frames were used for the kitchen.

9. Desk from an old suitcase.

10. Bedside table from a wooden box.

11. A bright garden table made from a door. A simple trash can makeover.

12. Table made of wooden beam for true fans of natural materials in the interior.

13. Upgrade the stool into a small staircase.

14. Wooden cable reel as a kitchen table.

15. Gold coffee table made from a tree stump.

16. Interesting finish table drawers with end cuttings of boards.

17. Drawers from an old table can serve as shelves.

18. Old window frames can be used to create a coffee table with a display drawer.

19. Charming wall cabinet from an old window.

Even the most thoughtful and designer kitchen requires addition in the form of interesting decorative elements. Using simple arts and crafts methods, you can create unique items with your own hands and update slightly worn furniture in the kitchen.

Any kitchen requires additional decoration

Beautiful crafts you can make yourself

Any little thing can decorate the kitchen and create a pleasant atmosphere

DIY kitchen craft ideas

How to make crafts for the kitchen with your own hands? You can always get decorating ideas by looking at the works experienced craftsmen. At the same time, perfect repetition is not required; you can add a touch of individuality by using decorative techniques as a basis.

Textile decor

To bring newness to the interior, sometimes it’s enough to sew new curtain or chair covers. With your own hands, using a needle, thread and fabric, you can create a unique kitchen atmosphere in a given style.

There are a lot of ideas for crafts, you can find examples on the Internet or give freedom to your imagination

Jars decorated with textiles will bring newness to the kitchen interior

The most common fabric products

DIY tablecloth	To make it you will need a piece of fabric, sewing machine and perseverance. You can decorate it by finishing the edges with ribbons or lace.
Chair covers	You can complement the look with capes or pillows made from the same material.
DIY potholders	Sewing them does not take much time and helps create comfort in the kitchen. The patchwork technique is often used to make them.
Curtains for windows	Making a set of curtains will take a lot of time, but will justify the cost. They can become the highlight of the interior or its integral part.
Patchwork style panel	An original addition to the kitchen can be a picture made from scraps, assembled in a bizarre sequence. It will not only become a decoration, but will also take up empty space on a plain wall.

It should be remembered that interior elements made of fabric will need to be washed quite often, so it is better to immediately take care of having several sets. For each season you can sew your own unique set.

And also, as a decoration, you can make decorative birds from fabric. They will require textile scraps of different colors and with different patterns, a pattern, a needle and thread.

According to the selected pattern, two parts of the bird are cut out, which will subsequently be sewn together and stuffed with filler. Two wings on each side, crest. All elements are sewn together and a rope or ribbon is attached. Such birds can be seated on a tree branch, pre-painted in the desired shade.

This doll will perfectly complement the kitchen interior

Any thing made independently will update the kitchen interior

Decorative elements made of fabric will have to be washed very often

Wall decoration

The need to decorate the walls may arise when they have one shade or there is a lot of empty space that creates the effect non-residential premises. Wall decor can range from stickers to paintings. dining area, from placing shelves to decorating with old dishes.

Fill up empty space with an open shelf that can hold painted plates, homemade vases or decorated bottles.

The apron between the countertop and the upper shelves can be updated using decoupage of existing tiles. Modern motifs will be relevant for a city apartment, and for country house You can use drawings with chickens - keepers of the hearth.

Also, painted plates that are hung randomly or in a certain order will look appropriate in the empty space.

Stylized film stickers, which can be purchased at finished form or cut necessary elements on one's own.

You can make a cup hanger from wood

Wall decoration is necessary if it is completely empty

Decoration of furniture and equipment

If the kitchen has a small area or wallpaper with colorful designs, then you can start decorating the furniture. For these purposes, you can buy a film with a specific print or “decoupage” the facades kitchen set.

Since technology has become an integral part of our lives, it should also participate in the decoration process. You can cover the hood or refrigerator with film or paint it yourself.

You can sew beautiful capes on chairs

Painted plates on an apron near the stove will look very nice

A vase decorated with artificial flowers and chestnuts will perfectly complement the interior

Furniture restoration

Restoration old furniture, which can still perform its functions, but has a shabby appearance, will require a significant investment of time and effort. But the result is worth it.

To give new life kitchen furniture you need to perform the following steps.

Remove the doors and check the awnings for functionality. Replace if necessary.
Clean the surface with sandpaper.
Paint all parts in desired color. You can create an artificial aging effect.
After the paint has dried, apply a layer of varnish (transparent, for baths and saunas), onto which a napkin with the selected pattern or a special decoupage card is glued.
The picture is covered with a brush and varnish diluted with water (1:1) and leveled at the same time.
After control opening with varnish and drying, the furniture is assembled and new handles are attached.

To restore a kitchen set with your own hands, you can use painting with further gluing of figured elements made of plaster.

Glass can be replaced with mirrors. This will visually expand the space and fill the room with light. Or decorate them with stained glass paints.

By using old curtains and white enamel, you can apply an interesting web design. A piece of fabric is attached to adhesive tape and painted over the surface of the glass, after which it is removed.

This lamp will fit perfectly into the kitchen interior

This basket of flowers will be an excellent option for decorating the kitchen.

Accessories and kitchen items

It’s nice to create crafts for the kitchen interior with your own hands and they can become a great gift for family and friends. Little things that create coziness can be done by knitting or sewing, decorating dishes and bottles.

Old bowls or cut-off wine bottles can serve as a new chandelier for the kitchen. Containers from strong drinks can be used as candlesticks, decorated with the help of flowing paraffin.

Textile, stylized toys can become towel hangers if hooks are attached to them. Clothespins screwed to the wall are also useful for these purposes.

Flowers in the interior always bring positive energy

You can embroider covers for cups

You can make a craft for the kitchen with your child, he will be very interested in it

Hot coasters can be made from wooden clothespins:

first they are released from the spring;
glued in pairs;
A snowflake is laid out from the blanks and coated with glue.

You can also create unique coasters from newspaper tubes.

Newspaper sheets are cut into strips 10 cm wide.
Twist it onto a skewer at an angle, securing the edge with PVA glue.
The finished vine is twisted into a circle.
Each turn is coated with glue.
After drying, paint or decorate with a napkin.

The finished circles are coated with acrylic varnish and used.

Cutlery can be useful for making hangers or coasters for plates. To create an improvised hook, they are given bizarre shapes by bending the tines of the forks in different directions.

A plate stand made from a fork is made in a similar way, only the teeth are bent at right angles to its handle. The extreme ones are lifted up, and she herself is bent in an arc.

Spoons from an old set can be screwed in place of handles for kitchen shelves.

You can make smaller copies of dishes from cardboard

These stands will definitely come in handy in the kitchen.

Photo in the bank

DIY jar photography is easy to do and looks good on open shelves. To create it you will need a 0.5 liter jar, photo, sunflower oil. Liquid is poured into the container (to the limit), a picture (black and white) is placed and the lid is closed. A collection of photographs in oil will become a unique decoration that will surprise and delight guests.

Fresh flowers in a jar

To create an ever-living bouquet you will need:

jar with lid;
flower bud;
glycerol;
water.

The flowers in the jar are glued to the bottom, filled with a solution of boiled water with glycerin in a ratio of 1 to 2. The jar is tightly closed. In this composition, the bouquet can live for more than six months. It is better to use flowers with thick petals, as the liquid slightly discolors the buds. If the solution becomes cloudy, it can be changed.

Small copies of fruits will perfectly decorate the dining table

You can make something like this on a textile napkin using coffee beans

Such paintings will fit perfectly into the interior of the kitchen.

Tableware decor: candlestick

Old cups are often used as a candlestick, into which melted wax is poured and a wick is placed in the center. For these purposes, you can paint old dishes in advance or make decorative threads with your own hands.

Glasses with jars can also serve as a candlestick. They are decorated with painting, decoupaged or wrapped with twine. After decorating, they are ready for use; all that remains is to put a candle-tablet inside.

Painted plates

You can decorate your dishes yourself by painting old plates. From dishes of different diameters, you can create a unique collection of miniatures that will serve as decoration for empty walls or shelves. To make them you will need:

dishes;
acrylic white paint;
PVA glue;
palette of multi-colored paints.

The improvised canvas is painted in a suitable shade. This can be achieved by adding paint of a certain color to a white base. Prime with glue and coat with varnish. The selected pattern can be applied to the dried workpiece. Children can also be involved in the work.

Try to make crafts that match the style of the kitchen

There are a lot of options for crafts for the kitchen

Provence style for the kitchen

DIY, French country style decor is not impossible. You don't have to buy new furniture to recreate this design. You can restore an existing one.

Floral motifs and birds are relevant for the Provence style. Colors must be pastel shades. Wooden floor and distressed white furniture, having non-standard, rounded shapes. The design should be gentle. The use of textile products is relevant.

Making your own kitchen decor is not difficult. The main thing is that the crafts match the style and color overall design premises.

Video: Craft ideas for kitchen interiors

Make your garden cozy and comfortable for a pleasant holiday with your family, without investing a lot of money on buying furniture.

15 ideas for arranging a garden

Country holidays have always been popular among city dwellers. Today, more than half of city residents have a plot of land, a dacha or a house outside the city for summer holiday. The trend of city residents migrating to live in “Zamkadye” will only increase every year. That is why people strive to make their vacation more comfortable.

A country house is not just grass and beds, it is a place where you spend time with your family, communicate with friends and just relax in silence.

What to consider when making garden furniture

Use everything you have left after building a house, a fence, or you can simply get it cheaply, and invest the saved money in equipment for a comfortable stay.
Choose natural materials: wood, metal, glass, textiles. Products from plastic and PVC can be made for free, but still, outside the city, you think more about the environment.
Plan the dimensions of the furniture wisely; if the area is small, it is better not to clutter it, but to use transformable furniture and fewer stationary, fundamental structures. This way you can use every meter of the site as needed.
Zoning the space is always convenient; it is better to place a relaxation area with a hammock at a distance from the feast and barbecue area, for example.
Consider the wishes of all family members, even the smallest ones.
When choosing garden furniture, take into account the weather conditions of the region; if your summers are often dry, provide sun awnings, etc.
Use means of preserving furniture in the off-season: awnings, impregnations, varnishes, etc.

That is why people strive to make their vacation more comfortable.

What can be made from scrap materials

Upholstered furniture: sofas, couches, armchairs, chairs, tables and tables;
Furniture for storage: racks, shelves, mezzanines, cabinets and chests of drawers;
Furniture for rest and relaxation: sun loungers, benches, benches, stools, ottomans, swings and
Flooring and stairs: for terraces, swimming pools, bathhouses, etc.
Interior items: lamps
Furniture for children: tree house, sandbox, tent, raft, children's dance floor and much more

Photo gallery: creative ways to create garden furniture with your own hands from scrap materials

A cozy place for the whole family can be arranged at home or at open space
A cozy swing will delight not only children, but also adult summer residents
Such a set will be a budget and functional solution for any site
A real three-seater sofa with colorful cushions and an awning that protects from the sun or rain
Pallets will make not only furniture, but also a comfortable podium or terrace
A hammock chair with soft cushions will fit seamlessly under a tree and on the veranda
A classic and easy-to-make hammock-cocoon for relaxation on fresh air
A set of cozy sun loungers can be equipped with wheels to move around the garden as needed.
A budget alternative to expensive wicker furniture
You can create your own corner for children using tires with a small radius
Quickly and easily make a dining room from logs and stumps
It is rational to install such a bench in the center of the area, where the view opens on all sides
You can use all unnecessary utensils, the main thing is a creative approach
Use the remains of tiles, decorative or ordinary stone after construction to create a fire pit
Excellent solution for dynamic grilling and barbecuing

What materials are best and where to get them?

We will not delve into furniture production technologies; when making garden furnishings, we do not have to work hard physically - arm yourself with desire and a creative mood. Also, we deliberately do not consider materials that require certain professional skills in processing, because both fragile ladies and vigorous old men want to have beautiful furniture on their property.

Look at what you can use on your site; it’s good if your “arsenal” includes various small Building tools, remains of paint and varnish.

DIY garden furniture made from pallets

Furniture made from used pallets is even mass-produced by renowned furniture suppliers. If we take into account the global hysteria about environmental friendliness and recycling, we can safely say that such furniture will be in trend not only in the coming years, but also for many years to come.

Where to find?

Nowadays you can easily find pallets for free or for a reasonable fee if you set a goal and are persistent.

Wholesale and Retail Stores pallets left after unloading goods are often thrown away
Editorial offices of newspapers and magazines receive finished products and paper on pallets
Construction sites can also simply recycle pallets if a collection system is not in place.
Small businesses can sell used pallets at a negotiated or reasonable price
An Internet search provides many options from donation to barter exchange.

Pros: environmental friendliness, popularity, availability, low cost (or lack thereof)
Minuses: fragility when used outdoors and low quality of wood and, especially, hardware

Hunting trophies

Perhaps you or someone you know are ardent fans of hunting, or simply love everything unusual and extravagant. Use your trophies when decorating and making furniture: wild animal horns, bones, skins. Such design techniques in ethnic style the best way will complement the atmosphere of a country house and decorate its territory. Especially if you prefer interiors in country, ethno, chalet and rustic styles.

Where to find?

A personal collection that you have long forgotten about may contain exactly that treasured copy
Gifts from friends that need to be adapted
An order for foresters and hunters to provide budget samples at a similar price
Thrift stores and flea markets, flea markets often offer illiquid or inexpensive “treasures”
Online platforms for selling trophies will help you find suitable material

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros: environmental friendliness, ease of processing, uniqueness, shockingness, appropriateness in a “rustic” style
Minuses: fragility and fragility when used in harsh weather conditions outdoors, relatively high cost

Logs, snags, logs, tree trunks

If you have scraps of logs lying around, why not use them to make garden furniture. This material is the simplest and most affordable, and most importantly, you don’t need to buy it.

You can choose different types of wood, remove or leave the bark, make holes, paint, varnish, there are many options for processing this material. Choose the diameter of the tree to your taste and get to work.

Where to find?

Own remains after the construction of a house, bathhouse and other buildings
In the nearby forest or plantings you can find fallen, partially rotten trees
In villages, stumps remain after cutting firewood, you can agree on reasonable price or receive as a gift
The forestry department will definitely help you find the right specimen.

Important to remember! Under no circumstances should you cut down trees without permission. A fine for deforestation is also provided for by the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Article 8.28. for an individual can range from 4,000 rubles and above.

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros: environmental friendliness, accessibility, ease of processing, durability and practicality in use
Minuses: susceptible to damage by insect pests, requires care and treatment, can dry out and rot

Construction reels

Construction reels began to be used in the interior not so long ago, but they immediately gained popularity. Such reels are used in construction for storing and transporting cables and are often disposed of after use. If you're lucky, you can get the coils different sizes and diameter at a very low price, or you can find them for free.

Wooden construction reels are used to produce tables, ottomans, armchairs and even barbecues. Don't miss your chance to add this interesting decor to your collection.

Where to find?

Construction sites often throw away spools
Reception points for recycling of secondary raw materials

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros: environmental friendliness, ease of processing, integrity of design, durability and practicality in use
Minuses: hard to get right size, quite heavy when transporting and using

Plastic

Plastic is not at the forefront of materials for garden furniture because it is not environmentally friendly, however, if you don’t mind chemical composition, then this material also deserves attention. Plastic is leading the outdoor furniture industry everywhere due to its practicality in use. But you can make garden furniture from plastic yourself.

Where to find?

Store and retail warehouses outlets packaging and boxes are often thrown away
Online platforms for the sale and marketing of various recyclable materials
Reception points for plastic processing
Perhaps your own supplies are also stored in similar boxes

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros: accessibility, durability and practicality in use, light weight
Minuses: not environmentally friendly material, difficult to process

Stones

The stones were used for outdoor furniture from time immemorial. This material has all the necessary properties for outdoor furniture - it is not exposed to natural and weather conditions, it is affordable, budget-friendly and environmentally friendly. However, now it is increasingly rare to see carved stone benches in a park or in a country house; due to the difficulty of processing, stone has been replaced by more practical and modern materials.

Where to find?

After building a house or a well, unnecessary stones and cobblestones often remain on the site
Beautiful specimens can also be found in the surrounding area, fields, etc.
You can find a lot of material for your furniture in the quarries
In construction stores and databases you can order both ordinary cheap stone and beautiful cobblestones of various types.

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros: environmental friendliness, accessibility, durability and practicality in use, monumentality and aesthetic appearance
Minuses: heavy to handle, transport and stack

Textile

Textiles are used extremely rarely as the main material for furniture, but in garden furniture it is a very convenient and even irreplaceable material. You can use it to make pillows, seats, hammocks, swings, bungees, sun loungers, huts, awnings and awnings and much more.

Where to find?

Remnants of fabric from our own stocks, including old unnecessary items for alteration
Fabric stores offer a wide selection of budget colors
Thrift stores and second-hand stores
Major sales on online trading platforms

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros:
Minuses: Difficulty in processing - sewing required, frequent washing required

Tires

Tires are often used outdoors, so this perfect material for garden. Furniture made from rubber tires is reliable and unusual, and very flexible in processing. Important! It is imperative to wash and degrease the tire before use. Remember the material is very flammable.

Where to find?

Own old tires
Accept as a gift from friends, acquaintances
Tire shops often throw away unnecessary used tires
Garage owners often leave old tires at the gate

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros: availability, popularity, lack of purchase costs, durability and practicality in use
Minuses: not environmentally friendly and quite flammable material

Tin barrels

From the old ones metal barrels, which often remain in summer cottages because it’s a shame to throw them away, you can make interesting interior items.

Where to find?

Own old barrels
Car service stations often throw away empty drums
Garage owners often leave old barrels at the gate
Industrial and construction enterprises throw away empty barrels in large quantities

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros: accessibility, durability and practicality in use, aesthetic appearance
Minuses: not environmentally friendly, difficult to process

Metal pipes

Leftovers metal pipes After laying the water supply, it can also be used for garden furniture. Metal is always a practical and durable solution for furniture.

Where to find?

Own pipe remains
Construction stores offer leftovers and surplus goods at low prices
Internet portals can offer barter exchange or attractive prices

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

Pros: environmental friendliness, accessibility, durability and practicality in use, aesthetic appearance
Minuses: difficulty in processing - skills and tools required, need for anti-corrosion treatment

Step-by-step instructions for making country furniture with your own hands from scrap materials

Start by making simple stylish things for your country plot and soon you will be able to show off to your guests an exclusive handmade item.

A tire ottoman will decorate any garden

Materials and tools: Tire of any diameter, sheet of plywood, screwdriver, hemp rope, drill, 12 screws, scissors, glue gun, glue, brush, varnish.

How to do:

We place a pre-cut plywood circle of the appropriate size on the tire;
We drill holes along the edge of the plywood with a drill and connect it to the tire with screws;
We do the same with the other side of the tire;
We mask the tire, starting from the center of one of the circles and gluing the hemp rope;
Using a brush, coat the finished pouf with varnish.

Wooden lounger for a comfortable stay in the country

Materials and tools: A tree trunk (straight and without knots if possible) or about 15–17 logs with a diameter of up to 15 cm, an electric saw, a screwdriver, hardware (take extra), colored tape.