Leather is a wonderful material that is not only suitable for making clothes, shoes and bags. The material also works very well in the form of decorations in the home. But we would like to introduce you to some other interesting DIY ideas for using leather in the household. This involves using old or new leather straps to create useful holders that you can use to beautifully decorate different areas of the house. You can make this DIY decoration out of both real and faux leather. See how the leather straps can be used.
DIY projects can be so easy! With a not too long leather strap you cansuch a holder for newspapers, magazines and brochures without much effort. To do this, simply form a loop with the leather strap and nail or screw both ends to the wall.
This idea is not only suitable in the bedroom, but anywhere you read often and like to and want to have your reading material quickly at hand and stored away. Feel free to hang several loops one below the other to store several magazines. With a shorter loop you can also hang the magazine up when rolled up.
Would you like a shelf asMake your own decorations, then you get a particularly quick and easy decoration with leather straps. The leather straps, like the magazine holders, are attached to the wall. Just make sure the straps are long enough to wrap around the board. Such hooks are also suitable for hanging.
Would you like to make this minimalist decoration yourself? Simply make or purchase concrete vases or pots and then wrap them with leather straps of any color. To ensure that they don't slip, both ends are attached to each other using rivets. Place them in groups or individually.
You have to admit that this type of mirror is particularly attractive. And you can even make this decoration yourself. Get a mirror whose frame you can also paint after you have taped the mirror well. Then use a rivet to attach the leather strap to the mirror frame at a suitable length. You can also reuse the straps from an old handbag for this project.
This attractive watch is made in a similar way. Obtain a clock mechanism and a wooden disc. The leather strap is attached again to the sides with rivets. This decoration is also suitable for a mirror. Instead of attaching a clock mechanism, simply glue a mirror to the wooden surface.
A decoration in the bathroom that is also useful is provided with loops made of leather straps that you can use as a towel holder. You get an industrial look that also exudes rustic charm. Simply attach the leather straps to the wall like the magazine holders. It is best to screw the straps into one of the joints so as not to damage the tiles when drilling.
For this type of decoration in the bathroom, you can also add a ring to enhance the look of the towel rack. Copper is a particularly trendy material at the moment, so you can use a copper ring. Any other type of metal is also suitable, provided it is rust-free. After all, it is a wet room.
A holder for the kitchen roll is a practical thing. If this is also attached to the wall, you save valuable space on the worktop. You need two leather straps and a wooden stick that you place in the loops. This also makes changing the kitchen roll very convenient.
Wine lovers can also use great decorations to enhance the kitchen. Song straps are attached to a board, which are then used to hold wine bottles. You need two leather straps for each bottle. You can then simply set up the board like this or screw it directly to a wall. A great alternative to the more complicated or expensive wine rack.
This living room decoration is sure to please all plant lovers. Of course you can also implement it in other rooms. Flower boxes are attached to the top of the wall using leather straps like the shelves and can easily be removed from the holders for planting. Plant directly into the boxes or place flower pots inside.
So that the cutting boards don't take up unnecessary space in the kitchen cupboards, you can also hang them up. Since cutting boards usually already have a hole, this decoration is particularly easy. Create a small loop again and use it as a hanger. Ready-made products are also offered, like these boards from Relish Decor.
In the hallway, the leather straps can be used perfectly as coat hooks. Scarves are simply placed in the loop, while jackets or bags are hung using a clothes hanger. This decoration looks attractive and takes up little space, making it perfect for narrow hallways. If you don't want to drill a lot of holes in the wall, you can also attach the leather straps to a board and just attach it to the wall.
You'll get real eye-catchers if you use leather straps in the kitchen instead of classic door handles. These can be used in different ways. In the example above, the decoration imitates the typical shape of door handles. At first glance you won't even notice that it's made of leather. You can choose the size of the handles individually.
In this example, small loops serve as door handles. These were attached to the cabinets and drawers with rivets. TheDIY decoration is quickand simply made and a lot cheaper than store-bought door handles. Again, you can choose any color for the leather and even customize the straps by burning in patterns and motifs.
The idea of branding is also great for key rings to give the simple design a personal touch. This is a great decoration not only for your own key ring but also if you want to use it as a gift. Use rivets or colored thread to attach the pendant to a key ring.
This decoration is also very original, in which a pole is attached to the ceiling with the help of leather straps. You can then hang any things on this rod, such as photos, sketches or notes. The idea is well suited for an office or work area, but can also be used as an alternative to the wardrobe for the bedroom.
