As I’ve mentioned before, I am currently crushing on chalkboard paint and labels. I have shown you my DIY mason jar toothbrush holders and personalized beverage tub. I just can’t get enough of chalkboard! Maybe it is the former teacher in me? Whatever the reason, I have been searching for fun ways to use it in my home, and found these 20 creative ways other people have used chalkboard paint to spice up their homes.
Not just for kid’s rooms and classrooms anymore
I’m sure you’ve seen many play rooms or kid’s bedrooms with chalkboard walls. How about the rest of the house?
Chalkboard in the kitchen
Next to play rooms, the kitchen is the most likely place to run into chalkboard. How about these ideas? Give your old kitchen cabinets a fresh new look with chalkboard paint.
Create a chalkboard backsplash.
Or, how about getting rid of your avocado green refrigerator by painting it with chalkboard paint?
Chalkboard in the bedroom
Don’t have a headboard? Create one with chalkboard paint!
Cover over those ugly closet sliding doors and make them look classy.
Cover a headboard with chalkboard paint and write yourself dreamy messages.
Create a feature wall that can be updated when the mood strikes.
Chalkboard in dining areas
This stylish eating space looks great with the black and white theme and chalkboard painted walls.
Have your dinner guests sign your chalkboard painted dining table.
Give assigned seats with chalkboard paint on the back of dining chairs.
Plan your week with a week at a glance thanks to chalkboard paint.
Chalkboard in outdoor spaces
This has got to be one of the most interesting ideas I found for chalkboard paint. The front door! Draw a design or create a welcome message for visitors.
Spruce up your fence.
Organize the tools in your garage or shed.
Chalkboard in the office
Stay organized by creating a fun yearly calendar on your walls.
Look at this detailed office wall idea.
Additional chalkboard ideas
Assign everyone a spot in the mudroom.
Create a sliding chalkboard divider.
Keep track of who is winning in the game room.
Keep busy while on the toilet… okay, maybe not. 😉
These chalkboard paint ideas are so creative. Which one should I do next?
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Have you used chalkboard paint in your home? I’d love more ideas. How did you use it?
Maliyah Oakton says
lol, just redid one of the play areas and the kitchen and one of the walkin closets with chalkboard paint and some varnish and an outlier shade..it looks really good now, and now, planning to develop the kids rooms with some chalkboards as well, since they have started scribbling just about everywhere.,
Stacey Werner says
I think it is the only safe way to deal with that! lol
Next up? Chalkboard painted house!
Maria says
How brave of some of these folks to paint their entire walls with chalk paint! I think the most I’d do is a portion of an office, or just one wall in the kitchen. I need to spend some time fixing up my home so thanks for the inspiration!
Brandy says
Wow these are ideas I would have never thought about! WOW! People are so creative. We are moving to a new house we might need to try some of this!
Stacey Werner says
We are moving soon too, Brandy! I am hoping to use one of these ideas in our new place.
Chastity says
I love chalkboard Paint! We have a door in our kitchen with this and it’s perfect for little notes and keeping my son busy while I’m cooking.
mykidsguide says
Brilliant ideas! I love using chalkboard and pain to label post and jars, but I’ve never thought of using them some other ways.
Amy @ItsAMindfulLife says
So many fun ideas! I love the simple and chic menu. Also love the dinning chairs.
Stacey Werner says
I never would have thought to do the dining chairs, but it would be an easy way to update some older ones.
tammileetips says
These are amazing ideas! I have not used Chalkboard paint yet in my home. I think this would be perfect in my kitchen to try out.
Anne says
Very cute ideas. We used chalkboard paint to make a “house” on the wall of our kids playroom, and they used it to color on for years.
Emily Smith @ The Best of this Life says
My favourite is the chalk weekly calendar – that’s a great idea! Some of the others are attractive, but I could see myself getting tired of them after a while. I do like the chalk paint for small DIYs too.
Elizabeth O. says
Love these ideas! I should start with chalkboard paint in the twins’ playroom.
LauraOinAK says
I love all these ideas! So many ways to use a chalkboard surface. I really like the table idea.