DIY A Gorgeous Decor Piece Out Of Repurposed Glass Jars To Elevate Your Home

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Tired of the same old, generic décor? You're in luck, because there are heaps of common household items you can repurpose into unique DIY home décor. Glass jars are one of them. Yeah, yeah, you probably already knew that. You probably also know that they make handy vases. Just decorate the container, drop in a few flowers, and set it on the table. Now, that would be the standard thing to do. But since we're embracing the unconventional, you might as well give the display a stage of its own. This brings us to today's DIY: a wall-mounted flower jar centerpiece.

It makes a charming, vintage-inspired wall piece, but can also be fashioned to your taste. And even better news, it's easy to recreate and friendly on the wallet since you only need a few items. Stop by your local dollar store or thrift store and pick up a small wire basket, as well as an amber apothecary jar. Set aside a glue gun and a piece of scrap wood to serve as the base — bonus points if it features molding to add to the vintage feel! Pull out two finishing nails from your tool stash. And if you don't want to nail your walls, feel free to use command hooks, like these JINSHUNFA Transparent Wall Hooks.

First on the agenda is hanging the basket vertically on the wall, which is a pretty simple task thanks to the large open spaces between the wires. With its bottom against the wall, place your nails or hooks inside a grid on either side at the top. This will keep it nice and stable. Next, cut the wood to fit the width of the basket. Glue the bottom of the jar to the wood, so it doesn't tip over. Finally, insert them inside the basket. That's it.

Not a fan of the pop of color provided by the amber-toned jar? Grab any ordinary, clear jar from your kitchen. You can even use multiple small jars if you like. Rustic it up using twine. Or, paint it with something like the Krylon Stained Glass Spray Paint to better match your home's palette. The same can be done with the wire basket and wooden base. And hey, why not switch out the basket altogether for a mini wood crate if you prefer decorating your home with a warm, inviting vibe? The choices are endless.

All that's left is to decorate the piece. One idea is to fill the jar with blooms that match the season. For instance, summer might call for little daisies and strawflowers. Once the season changes, subtly transition your home into fall with a dried floral arrangement or a small bouquet of autumnal leaves. Then, welcome winter with a eucalyptus bouquet or a few sprigs of holly. And so on. Don't forget to add water if you're working with fresh flowers.

While the main purpose of this DIY is to make a flower jar wall art, that's not all it can be used for. Put your display in the kitchen and convert it into a fancy herb garden. Maybe make one for the bathroom to house Q-tips and cotton balls. Or, if you're feeling extra crafty, line multiple baskets on the wall to serve both as a decorative flower vase and functional storage. This DIY can be fully customized to your style and needs, so don't be afraid to get creative with the design or use items you already have on hand.