The 8 DIY Possibilities From A Thrifted Spoon Rack

In the mid 1800s, and for several decades after, picking up souvenir spoons from the places you'd traveled was a popular practice. When you returned home at the end of your trip, you could proudly display your new collection in your kitchen with the help of a spoon rack. Today, vintage spoons from certain destinations can sometimes fetch a good price. However, with the decline of the hobby, the wall hangings that were designed for displaying the spoons often end up in thrift shops. But if you see an antique spoon rack available at your local second-hand store, you might want to snatch it up quickly. As it turns out, there are tons of interesting DIYs out there that can help you repurpose this fixture.

Making an entryway organizer, putting together a jewelry holder, or building a little shelf for your stamp collection are just a few of the options you have for repurposing an old spoon rack. With the right mix of paint, sandpaper, and nails, you can give this classic wall hanging a new life in just about any room in your house. It could help you keep your closet or dresser tidy, or perhaps make it easier to keep your bathroom countertops clutter-free. Your spoon rack, regardless of how you use it, is a vintage find that will bring instant rustic charm to your home.

Hats, gloves, keys, and pet leashes can all create clutter in your entryway. To fix this issue, you need to give everything in the space a dedicated home. By sanding down your spoon rack, pasting a few strips of wallpaper between the rails, and installing hooks on the bottom of the fixture's middle rails, you'll create the perfect organization system for the small, miscellaneous items that you need to grab whenever you're heading out the door. If you install a cabinet pull on top of one of the rails, you'll also have a good place to keep the mail.

If you grow fresh herbs in your garden and you're looking for a place to hang the sprigs when you're drying them, a thrifted spoon rack could definitely come in handy. The slots in the fixture where you would normally keep spoons are great for upside-down bundles of rosemary and thyme. If your herbs have thinner stems, you could try wrapping a bit of twine or jute rope around their bases, so that they catch on the slots. This could also work for drying out batches of flowers as well. In any case, this DIY is sure to make your kitchen smell amazing.

You can display the colorful collection of patterned hand towels that you'd normally keep in your kitchen or bathroom closet with the help of your spoon rack. All you need to do is fold the towels in half, pinch them together in one of their corners, and then slot them into the spoon holders. If you have a collection of vintage handkerchiefs, you could just as easily display them in place of the towels. Either way, the fixture is sure to complement your home when you're decorating with maximalist decor style.

Tired of dealing with tangled necklaces, earrings, and bracelets? By hanging these pieces up with the help of your spoon rack, you'll never have to deal with this problem again. First sand down the wood and paint it with your preferred color. Then grab an electric drill and make holes on the bottom sides of the rack's horizontal rails. You can then fill the holes with screw hooks and hang your accessories from them. The display will look chic, and everything will be easy to find.

If you have lots of decorative rubber stamps, you could organize and showcase your collection with the help of your spoon rack. To make the fixture look more aesthetic, start by sanding down the wood and repainting it. Then, use some washi tape to resurface the tops of the middle rails. Finally, glue down some paper lace around the edges, apply some rub-on stickers, and stack the stamps on the rails. The finished product will surely look stunning, and could be a good aid for scrapbooking or other creative projects.

For this project, you'll only need the top section of your spoon rack; the rest you can remove with a saw. First, you should drill holes in the top corners of the sign for a ribbon or rope, and on the bottom of the rack's middle rail. Then, you can sand down the wood and repaint it with your preferred color. Lastly, cover the sign with some neat wallpaper, and attach some screw hooks. Use the hooks for lightweight gardening supplies, keys, or maybe even a miniature bird feeder.

If your spoon rack has a boxy storage shelf on the bottom, you could cut the shelf away from the rest of the wall hanging to create a functional little caddy for bathroom supplies. Make a neat cut across the middle of the fixture's back panel, sand down the edges, and touch everything up with a fresh coat of wood stain or paint. Then, fill it up with things like hand towels, soaps, or faux plants. Just like that, you'll have a new decor piece that's both stylish and practical.

The little slots on your spoon rack might be a perfect fit for your crochet hooks. Add a splash of paint to the fixture, and it will serve as a great addition to your wall decor as well. If your spoon rack has drawers along the bottom, you could use these extra storage spaces for related craft items, such as sewing needles, thread, or scissors. If your crochet hooks are too small for the rack, wrap a little bit of yarn or a rubber band around them so that they catch.