Chalkboards are extremely popular for any kinds of spaces – they are comfy in using and can inspire creativity and more communication, they can be also used as pinboards and magnet boards to make them more functional. We’ve just shown you some ideas for kitchens, and today I’d like to share some ideas for home offices and workspaces that are going to make your space more practical and fun.
Make a cute and simple crate organizer for various stuff using chalkboard paint. This is a ready crate of a necessary size decorated with bold and chalkboard paint. You may chalk anything on it, and your kids will also appreciate such a cute organizer.
DIY chalkboard crate desk organizer (via www.thecasualcraftlete.com)
This is a super comfy notepad with a chalkboard part. The piece is a wooden board with a notepad attached to it and with a chalkboard part to chalk something not to forget. Attach it to the wall and you’ll get a super stylish minimalist memo board that will stand out from the usual ones.
DIY chalkboard wall notepad (via themerrythought.com)
A pack of usual tin buckets can be turned into a stylish organizer for various stuff. Take the buckets, cover them with chalkboard paint, hang them on twine and voila! It’s up to you if you want to chalk something on them or not, you may leave them just black for a stylish minimal look.
DIY chalkboard tin bucket organizer (via www.thebeautydojo.com)
Make a cool chalkboard pinboard – what can be more functional than such a board in a home office? This way you’ll get a pinboard and a chalkboard in one, so using it will be comfier, and such an idea is great for both a kid’s and an adult space.
DIY chalkboard pinboard (via www.paperandpin.com)
Make a set of chalkboard notebooks for writing down everything you need. Make a notebook for to do, to buy and many other things you need, and such notebooks will be also appreciated by the kids, too. This is a great idea of a gift, so make someone happy with this set or make happy yourself!
DIY mini chalkboard notebooks (via brepurposed.porch.com)
A chalkboard calendar is a brilliant idea, and it’s very comfy in using! This one is not a modern piece, it’s a vintage-inspired one. The frame is taken from a large vintage mirror, and the calendar is large, too. It will be a nice idea for a home office, a kid’s study space or a kitchen to chalk down menus and food to buy.
DIY vintage-styled chalkboard calendar (via withinthegrove.com)
Paperweights are a necessary thing for those who works with many papers. Make them awesome – get a couple of wooden paperweights and turn them into stylish color block and chalkboard ones. Chalk anything you like on the paperweights or leave messages to remember what to do.
DIY chalkboard paperweights (via assembleshop.blogspot.ru)
Pen and pencil holders are a must for every workspace, and you can easily make a couple of modern ones. Take tin cans and paint them with chalkboard paint, so they will get a chic look and you may chalk anything on the cans to raise your mood. You may also use them as planters for herbs and chalk their names on the cans.
DIY chalkboard pencil holder (via www.michaelannmade.com)
Add a touch of fun to your desk with this chalkboard triangle decor. This decor is made using chalkboard tape or contact paper. All you need is to cut some geometric shapes of it and attach them to the desk wherever you want – make them chaotic to achieve a cool and messy look. Enjoy!
DIY geometric chalkboard desk (via sugarandcloth.com)
Here’s one more chalkboard calendar with a cool modern look. The piece is made of wood and it’s very comfy in using – just wipe off the written words and chalk new ones. Get a chalk ink pen or some colored chalk and have fun making plans!
DIY large chalkboard calendar (via www.dreamgreendiy.com)