14 creative and useful ways to use chalkboard paint at home

Oh chalkboard paint, let us count the ways we adore you. You help us turn tabletops into creative surfaces for the little ones. You make writing lists on the wall, inside cupboards, and even on the fridge more fun. You let us label our cups so that nobody steals our favourite mug. From reusable tags to children’s play corners, there are many ways you make a home both trendy and organised.

1. Labelled tags

Tags can be used to label all sorts of things, including storage baskets. Use chalkboard paint to organise your belongings with a personal quirk. 

Photo: It Started with Paint

2. Personalised mugs

Use chalkboard paint to personalise some mugs with your very own motivational words to get you moving in the morning. They also work well for keeping track of whose mug is whose, saving dishes. 

Photo: Indulgy

3. Wine bottles

Better yet, you can do the same trick with wine bottles – write a little celebratory note on the bottle to open for a special occasion.

Photo: Bell Alimento

4. Serving tray

Be prepared before your guests asks you “what kind of cheese is this?” Serve up in style with the magic of chalkboard paint.

Photo: Indulgy

5. Jar lids

Label glass jars to keep bits and bobs in check. This idea is particularly handy for the kitchen, in your home office space or craft room.

Photo: It Started with Paint

6. Pot plants

Which herb did you plant in that pot? Now you know, because you’ve got it labelled, thanks to chalkboard paint.

Photo: The Write Start

7. Kitchen wall

The kitchen is the ideal spot for chalk paint to work its magic. It’s a room full of lists, appointments, reminders, and recipes. Forfeit a portion of a wall to create a chalk-painted board where you can jot it all down in one place.

Photo: Planete Deco

8. Fridge makeover

Plan out your meals, write a reminder or schedule the chores on the fridge. A great way to revamp a boring fridge, not to mention lists are much more fun this way!

Photo: The Kitchn

9. Cupboard doors

If you would prefer not to broadcast your household comings and goings, a hidden chalkboard inside a cupboard door does the job just fine. Categorise cooking utensils or write your grocery list like this, below.

Photo: Desire to Inspire

10. Play area

Keep the kids busy by making them a play corner with their very own chalkboard wall. They can let their imaginary run wild for hours, while you score a cuppa in peace. 

Photo: Desire to Inspire

11. Creative table

Another great and practical idea for the little ones is to transform an ordinary table into one with a chalkboard paint surface. 

Photo: Mark Tuckey

12. Outdoor board

Alternatively, you can encourage the kids to take their creativity outdoors and mount a chalk-painted board to the fence. Bonus points for having less mess indoors.

Photo: Handmade HQ

13. Wall collage

Commit fully and paint an entire space with chalk paint. You can create a wall collage by mix matching prints, artwork, photos, and of course your own writing with chalk.

Photo: Sarah Sherman Samuel

14. Wall calendar

Start the New Year off in the right foot by staying organised with a wall calendar. Make note of any important dates and wipe it all off at the end of the month to make way for the new one.

Photo: Good Housekeeping