10 Unique Ways To Repurpose A Rolling Pin Around The House

If you're overwhelmed by the sheer amount of kitchen utensils and gadgets that you've acquired over the years, it may be time for a deep decluttering session to make your space feel a little more zen. An easy way to declutter your kitchen is to remove or repurpose items that you no longer use regularly. Sometimes, that's easier said than done because it can still be very difficult to part with items with sentimental value, such as your collection of old wooden rolling pins. Perhaps you accumulated them over the years due to a baking phase that you're no longer in, or inherited them from your family and have grown to cherish them, even if you don't use them. If you're tired of your rolling pin collection taking up precious drawer space in your kitchen but aren't ready to part ways with the pins, consider breathing new life into them through repurposing. With a little love and TLC, your old rolling pins can be repurposed into useful items like bookends, towel holders, and more that you'll actually use in your home.

Some of these rolling pin upcycle projects may require you to cut the pins in half or install hooks into them, so you will need some simple woodworking tools. Others simply involve painting and decorating the rolling pins into new items you can appreciate around your home. In case you fall in love with any of these rolling pin upcycles but don't have any around the house you can use, consider visiting your local antique or thrift store to find some.

Even though you're no longer using your rolling pin to actually prepare any food, that doesn't mean it can't still be used in the kitchen. One practical and adorable way to repurpose an old rolling pin is to turn it into a towel holder. For this rolling pin upcycle, all you really need to do is attach the rolling pin to your kitchen wall or cabinet with enough space for your towel to hang from. You can even take it a step further by adding lovely accents or hanging it with decorative ribbon, twine, or wire.

Antique wooden rolling pins have a very lovely and rustic look to them. What better way to lean into the cozy chic farmhouse aesthetic than by transforming your old rolling pins into a gorgeous kitchen apron holder? For this rolling pin upcycle, you'll need to cut the pin in half and attach it to the wall. You can have fun personalizing it, too, by attaching it to a lovely piece of wood and painting it to match your kitchen style. If you have several rolling pins, you can turn them into a multi-hook storage rack.

A thoughtful idea for repurposing an old and cherished rolling pin is to transform it into lovely hanging kitchen art. For a more rustic look, try gluing an old recipe to the pin and hanging it up with ribbon. You can also simply paint the handles and mount it on the wall with brackets for a more minimalist piece of decor. It also may be fun to paint a lovely design or cozy greeting onto the pin. When it comes to creating fun rolling pin art, there is really no incorrect way to go about it!

One whimsical yet surprisingly practical way to repurpose rolling pins is to turn them into bookends. For this rolling pin upcycle to work, you will once again need to cut the rolling pins in half. Then, you'll need to attach them to a flat and sturdy piece of wood. Once attached, you can have fun sanding and painting these rolling pin bookends to really make them your own. If you want to keep with the kitchen theme, use your new bookends to keep your cookbooks upright.

A creative way to repurpose your old rolling pin is to DIY a stunning and unique wind chime. To get started, you'll need to drill and attach mini screw eyes to the bottom of the rolling pin that you will use to attach the chimes to. Then, you can make the chimes out of whatever you like, be it beads, seashells, buttons, or even old silverware to stick with the kitchen theme. To tie it all together, simply hang your rolling pin wind chimes up with some rope or twine.

By attaching a few sturdy hooks to an old rolling pin, you can build an adorable coffee mug hanger. Not only will this allow you to stop cramming coffee mugs into stuffed kitchen cabinets, but it will also put your beloved coffee mug collection on full display. To attach it to the wall, you can tie twine around the pin handles and hang it or use brackets to mount it by the handles. This rolling pin coffee mug hanger will look fantastic next to your home coffee station or on your kitchen wall.

By carving out the inside of a rolling pin, you can transform it into an adorable mini planter. Since rolling pins are quite small, there likely won't be enough room in here for most plants, as there won't be space for soil. However, you can absolutely put fake plants into this rustic planter or even air plants that don't need any soil to survive. Feel free to paint it to give it a more decorative touch. Then, prop it on a counter or shelf, mount it on the wall, and enjoy your adorable new planter.

Old rolling pins can also be repurposed into a functional hanging rack for your pots and pans. Whether you choose to do this by attaching a whole storage rack to the pin, like in the image featured, or by adding bolts and only hanging a few pots and pans from the pin is up to you. Regardless of how you decide to tackle this upcycle, it's important to be sure that the rolling pin is able to bear the weight of whatever you are going to hang from it. 

Rather than buying a Christmas or holiday wreath from the store, consider designing your own out of an old rolling pin. Build a more earthy holiday wreath by wrapping it in green garland and attaching pinecones, or you can go super festive by wrapping it in twinkly Christmas lights. Another approach is to spruce up your existing holiday wreath by attaching your old rolling pin to it for a touch of antique farmhouse charm. To take it one step further, feel free to paint a cute snowman or festive phrase onto your rolling pin.

Another adorable way to repurpose your old rolling pins is to use them to DIY the cutest holiday ornaments. Some fun ways to do this include painting them, gluing wrapping paper to the pins, wrapping twine around them, or even just tying ribbons to the pins and calling it a day. One thing to keep in mind is that this is probably a better way to repurpose mini rolling pins rather than the full-size ones, so you don't have giant heavy ornaments hanging from your tree.