There are a ton of home decor ideas using glass bottles that you can add to your list of projects.
I personally have a soft spot for glass bottles and using them for decorative purposes. Whether it be wine bottles, old beer or liquor bottles, you name it; I have an obsession.
Scattered throughout my home, I’ve got decorative bottles from thrift stores, super old bottles I bought secondhand from people, and an old mason jar I got from an abandoned home that’s filled with beach rocks and shells.
I use these glass bottles as decor all on their own, but you can also upcycle glass bottles into something even more amazing to give it a new purpose.
Repurposing glass bottles is perfect for anyone trying to live a more waste-free life or for anyone who simply loves DIY projects.
The number of projects using glass bottles can also be easy to achieve with a variety of bottles like wine and liquor bottles.
Here are some ideas to repurpose glass bottles into home decor.
1. DIY Bottle Bird-Feeder
Reuse an old wine bottle to build a modern bird feeder.
(I’m pretty sure I have that exact bottle sitting in my pantry which I solely bought because of the groove at the bottom, ha.)
Get the instructions for this bird feeder tutorial over at Elizabeth Joan Designs.
2. Upcycled Bottle Soap Dispenser
Turn an old bottle such as an olive oil bottle into a soap dispenser and refill as needed. You’ll never have to buy plastic soap dispensers again.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Olive oil bottle with topper
- Stencil and etching cream for etched label (optional)
Read the etched dish soap dispenser tutorial at Lil Blue Boo.
3. Transform Bottles into Lamps
For a gorgeous and practical home decor idea, upcycle an old bottle by building a new base for a lamp.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Paint
- Painter’s tape
- Pen or marker to plug in the cord hole
- Old cereal boxes for funnel
- Lampshade
See One Dog Woof for this painted bottle lamp tutorial.
4. DIY Sand Covered Bottles
Paint Mod Podge on your bottle, sprinkle with sand and voila! Transformed into a decorative bottle nobody would even know you upcycled yourself.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Fine beach sand
- ModPodge in matte finish
- Small brush
- Hot glue gun (optional)
- Twine (optional)
- Seashells (optional)
See Table and Hearth to read the tutorial for these beautiful sand covered bottles.
5. Sea Glass Painted Bottles
Paint old bottles to get a sea glass effect for the perfect decorative accent for your home, especially if you’re a lover of beach-themed decor.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Rubbing alcohol
- Flat tipped, soft paint brush
- Martha Stewart Crafts® Frost Translucent Glass Paint.
- Twine and shells (optional)
Read the tutorial for these DIY sea glass bottles over at Sand and Sisal for the full instructions.
Want more DIY coastal decor inspiration? Check out my post 25+ easy driftwood DIY home decor ideas.
6. DIY Cement Covered Bottles
Put some gloves on and slather some cement onto your old glass bottles for a super decorative and unique piece of home decor.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Dust mask
- Gloves
- Anchoring cement
- Measuring cups
- Water
- Mixing bowl.
Read the tutorial for these cement covered bottles by Home Talk.
7. Wall-Mounted Bottle Vase
Upcycle a glass bottle into a pretty and minimalist wall-mounted vase.
Check out Shanty 2 Chic for the tutorial for this wine bottle wall vase.
8. DIY Painted Decorative Bottles
Sometimes, less is more. This 10 minute DIY turns an old glass bottle into a beautiful, simple vase.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Oil and paper towel
- Soap and water
- Spray paint or regular paint
- FrogTape / painters tape
Check out By Brittany Goldwyn for the tutorial for this upcycled wine bottle vase.
Here’s another paint glass bottle that is super easy and super pretty. Check out the tutorial by Crafts by Amanda to learn how she made these painted wine bottles.
Wrap bottles in rubber bands prior to spray painting to transform it into something so beautiful!
Tip: keep the rubber bands and reuse them in the future for a similar project!
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Spray paint (2 different colors)
- Rubber bands
- Colorful ribbon (optional)
See the full instructions at Place of my Taste to learn how make these spray painted wine bottles.
9. Paint Bottles With Chalk Paint
Paint old glass bottles with chalkboard paint that look super pretty and you can also write on them.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Chalkboard spray paint
- Chalk
Check out Bellalimento for this chalkboard painted wine bottle tutorial.
10. DIY Mercury Glass Bottles
For an old, rustic feel, use spray paint to get this look for your bottles.
Visit the Joy of Decorating for this mercury glass bottle tutorial.
11. Turn Glass Bottles into Candle Holders
Get crafty and cut your wine bottles to make bottle candle holders like these ones from Homey Oh My.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Bottle cutter
- Pliers
- Wine bottles
- Boiling water
- Sink
Learn how to cut glass bottles but practice a couple of times before cutting a bottle you’re particularly fond of.
12. Make Planters With Top of Glass Bottles
The previous DIY required cutting old wine bottles and using the bottom, but what to do with the tops?
You can make these glass bottle planters inspired by Homemade Modern.
13. Puff Paint Bottle Vases
These puff paint wine bottle vases by Everyday Dishes are so pretty and pretty easy to make.
What a creative way to transform an old wine bottle into something so artsy.
What you’ll need for this bottle DIY:
- Puffy paint
- Primer
- SUGAR Artists’ Acrylic spray paint
- Flowers (optional)
Interested in more upcycling DIY projects? Check out these ideas for repurposing glass jars at home!
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