Upcycle Non-Slip Shelf Liners Into The Coolest Accent Decor Piece For Your Home

Finding new uses for common items you would otherwise discard can be a gateway to creative DIY home projects. You may look at a simple object, such as a roll of non-slip shelf liner, and think it's only handy for protecting your fridge shelves or kitchen cabinets. But with a dash of creativity, you can easily transform the material into a cool decor piece for your home. A clever way to repurpose your shelf liner is to use it to create a soft, diffused light accent by wrapping a hurricane vase in the material.

Shelf liners come in various colors, often featuring checkerboard grid patterns which add a great textured look for decorative projects. Hurricane vases have a tall, elegant shape designed for protecting a lit candle from blowing out from drafts. They come in mixed heights and silhouettes, making them a popular choice for crafting beautiful table centerpieces that will look good all year long. Creating this upcycled accent takes only a few minutes, and the resulting piece is ideal for adding warmth to your space. It's perfect for areas where you want a cozy, soft accent.

This upcycle requires only a hurricane vase, a roll of double-sided sticky tape, scissors, and a piece of shelf liner. Before cutting, wrap the liner around the glass to see if it fits, covering the length and width of the vase. Then cut it to the size and securely tape it in place. Next, add your wax or LED candle to finish the look, then light. If using wax candles, you can add just a few drops of water for easier wax removal after burning. The candle will create an elegant diffused light effect when it shines gently through the liner's checkerboard design. If you don't have a hurricane vase, you can reuse any old glass jar around your house instead.

Consider adapting this DIY project with a few simple elements to create a certain vibe. If you don't want to use candles, create a cozy cottage-core aesthetic by wrapping a strand of battery-operated fairy lights around the jar. Turn up the elegance by covering the shelf liner with a glittering accent, such as a piece of BTSD-home Rhinestone Ribbon. Want a beach-themed look for your patio? Gluing seashells and sand dollars along the sides offers waves of coastal chic, while including a piece of rope gives it more of a nautical appeal. You can also use any remaining shelf liner from this project around your home. Need a coaster? A square or circle of shelf liner will do the trick, plus serve double-duty as a handy jar opener. There are numerous ideas for how to reuse your leftover shelf liner, so get creative.