Not many people think of using chicken wire to decorate their home, but it's actually surprisingly versatile, especially if you love farmhouse or vintage decor.
It's also a wonderfully affordable way to make decor pieces that look as if they cost a ton of money. Check out the ideas below. You won't believe how many cool things you can make with chicken wire.
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1. Floral wall sconce (h/t Tried & True)
These gorgeous floral wall sconces are unique. They might not last too long if you use fresh flowers, but they'd be just as pretty if you made them with fake flowers.
These gorgeous floral wall sconces are unique. They might not last too long if you use fresh flowers, but they'd be just as pretty if you made them with fake flowers.
2. Jewelry holder (h/t Crafts Unleashed)
Did you think chicken wire could be used to make something so pretty and feminine – and useful? This jewelry holder is a sweet way to store earrings, and you can make it whatever size you like.
Did you think chicken wire could be used to make something so pretty and feminine – and useful? This jewelry holder is a sweet way to store earrings, and you can make it whatever size you like.
3. Chicken wire light fixture (h/t The Inspired Hive)
Why spend a ton of money on a farmhouse-style light fixture when it's this easy to make one? This would add a stylish touch to any room of your home.
Why spend a ton of money on a farmhouse-style light fixture when it's this easy to make one? This would add a stylish touch to any room of your home.
4. Rustic shelf decor (h/t Live Craft Love)
This rustic shelf adds a little extra storage – and a lot of style – to your home. If you want to decorate the shelf even more, you could use clothespins to hang photos on the chicken wire.
This rustic shelf adds a little extra storage – and a lot of style – to your home. If you want to decorate the shelf even more, you could use clothespins to hang photos on the chicken wire.
5. Chicken wire glass jar sleeves (h/t Happy at Home)
These chicken wire glass jar sleeves are super easy to make, and you can easily slip them on and off the jars. These stylish jars could be used to store just about anything. How about using them as vases or to store flour and pasta in the kitchen?
These chicken wire glass jar sleeves are super easy to make, and you can easily slip them on and off the jars. These stylish jars could be used to store just about anything. How about using them as vases or to store flour and pasta in the kitchen?
6. Chicken wire basket (h/t Four Corners Design)
This chicken wire basket is an effective way to keep a desk or kitchen counter organized. It's surprisingly easy to put together, so you'll probably want to make a few.
This chicken wire basket is an effective way to keep a desk or kitchen counter organized. It's surprisingly easy to put together, so you'll probably want to make a few.
7. Chicken wire cabinet (h/t Sweet Pickins)
If you have an old cabinet that you want to freshen up a bit, how about adding chicken wire to the cabinet doors? It's such a cute way to display some of your favorite knick knacks.
If you have an old cabinet that you want to freshen up a bit, how about adding chicken wire to the cabinet doors? It's such a cute way to display some of your favorite knick knacks.
8. Floral hanging frame (h/t DIY Candy)
Thanks to its open design, this floral hanging frame is quite versatile. You could use it to display favorite photos, tiny air plants or even some favorite pieces of jewelry.
Thanks to its open design, this floral hanging frame is quite versatile. You could use it to display favorite photos, tiny air plants or even some favorite pieces of jewelry.
9. Office memo board (h/t Little Glass Jar)
This chicken wire office memo board is such a fun twist on the regular memo board. You can hang things on it with clothespins so it looks more like a piece of decor than an organizational tool.
This chicken wire office memo board is such a fun twist on the regular memo board. You can hang things on it with clothespins so it looks more like a piece of decor than an organizational tool.
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