20 Fun and Brilliant Things To Do With Driftwood

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Fun and Brilliant Things To Do With Driftwood

Hi, everyone! There’s perhaps nothing more fun than finding a new use for something special that you’ve brought home from a vacation.

It’s the ultimate form of recycling and makes for truly unique home decor!

If you want to put your beach collection to good use, consider these 20 Fun and Brilliant Things To Do With Driftwood.

These are wonderful examples of home accessories that are going to show you just how much you can do with old wood!

Let’s start out simple so that you can see just what’s waiting for your larger pieces.

One option is a beautiful coat hook backing.

You can mount it on the wall and enjoy it as practical decor.

You can also try making a beautiful planter out of driftwood, too, which is great for indoor or outdoor use as you see fit.

There are several designs here, including one that looks like a window planter, one that is a small tabletop vase cover, and one that just covers an existing pot to give you true versatility.

You can create a garland that can also double as a windchime; you can design a necklace hanger and even make some wall art in the same of whatever animal or sea creature you most want to have on your wall.

For extra allure, you can even create a mirror frame.

You can go with a classic coating of an existing mirror or go with something like a sun appeal where the driftwood pieces stick out.

For those who are more advanced DIY projects made with upcycled driftwood, you can make a stunning base for a coffee table, and that will be a wonderful, beautiful piece of art that is also going to be an essential piece of furniture in your living space. 

The sky is the limit, and you’ll find lots of creativity waiting for you in beach-themed home accessories.

It’s also going to be perfect for those that want something that no one else can have — each creation is totally unique!

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Now is the moment to scroll down below and take a look at each of these 20 options.

Since they all offer something a bit different, take some time to really explore your options and see just what’s waiting for you with the right effect. 

With lots of variety in the actual ideas to use driftwood in home decor, you’ll find there is something here for every decor scheme and every experience level in crafting.

You won’t have an issue finding something fun to work on for your home!

When you’ve got your choice, click on the link, and you’ll be taken to the designer’s page to start. There is no need to log in or sign up.

Just grab your supplies and start making a custom, beautiful driftwood home accessory!

If you like what you see, consider leaving a note for the designer to share your thoughts!

DIY Driftwood Succulent Planter

Using a piece of driftwood and a variety of small succulents, you can create a unique and easy-to-care-for centerpiece for any room.

Designer: Unspecified through Aleene’s DIY Glues
Materials Used:

  • Aleene’s® The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive
  • Driftwood
  • Artificial succulents
  • Moss
  • Scissors

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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DIY Hanging Rope Shelf with Driftwood

This easy-to-make shelf is perfect for displaying plants, books, or other decorative items

Designer: Sonja and Jane of Sustain My Craft Habit
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood (x2 pieces ranging from 15” to 20” long x 5” wide) OR similarly sized wood planks or reclaimed wood or barn board
  • Natural Coloured Jute Rope
  • 22mm thickness
  • 4″ Boat Cleat
  • galvanized finish
  • Screwdriver and large-sized drill bits (based on rope thickness)
  • Scissors
  • Polyurethane
  • clear matte spray paint

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Easy Driftwood Mirror

Add a rustic touch to your home decor with this easy DIY driftwood mirror. This simple project uses pieces of driftwood to create a unique and natural-looking piece.

Designer: Shayna Queen of Wood Grain Cottage
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood
  • 2″ Painters Tape
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Glue Sticks

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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DIY Driftwood Orb

This orb can be hung or placed on a stand as a centerpiece or decorative accent in any room.

Designer: Kim of Made In A Day
Materials Used:

  • 1 Floracraft® Make It: Fun® Foam Ball: size 1 1/2 inch
  • Driftwood pieces or chips
  • Low Temp Glue Gun & Glue

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Whimsical Driftwood Birdhouse

This easy-to-make project uses pieces of driftwood to create a unique and rustic birdhouse that will be a delight for both birds and humans.

Designer: Unspecified through DIY Driftwood
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood pieces – 5-12″ round and a flat plus an assortment of other pieces
  • 18 oz. oatmeal carton or similar cardboard carton
  • Titebond WW30 or WW60 (for use with HiPur Adhesive Applicator) or Ad-Tech Wood Glue Sticks or All Temperature Wood Stik (look for glue sticks that will hold up in all temperatures)
  • Heat Gun such as HiPur Adhesive Applicator by Stienel or Professional Glue Gun
  • wooden stand (optional) wooden round 5″ – 8″ (optional)

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Unique Pipe Lamp

Add a touch of industrial style to your home decor with this DIY pipe lamp. It’s a great way to upcycle old pipes, and it’s perfect for a desk, bedside table, or as a statement piece in any room.

Designer: Unspecified through Hungarican Journey
Materials Used:

  • Iron pipe light fixture Philips 40W
  • Black iron pipe light socket
  • 8 FT wire with polarized plug
  • Black steel threaded nipple 1/2″ x 12″. This is attached to the driftwood base.,
  • Black steel threaded nipple 1/2″ x 8″
  • Black steel threaded nipple 1/2″ x 3″
  • 2 X Black iron 90 Elbow 1/2″
  • Black iron Union 1/2″
  • 2 X 1/2 inch pipe strap with 2 holes and screws

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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DIY Driftwood Necklace Holder

This easy-to-make project uses a piece of driftwood and a few simple supplies to create a unique and rustic necklace holder that will keep your jewelry organized and easily accessible.

Designer: Sam of DIY Huntress
Materials Used:

  • Drill, Small Drill Bit
  • Scissors
  • Tape Measure
  • Marker
  • Driftwood
  • Cup Hooks
  • Rope
  • Liquid Adhesive

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Driftwood Pot Tutorial

This Driftwood Pot can be used to display plants or other decorative items, and it adds a rustic and natural touch to any room.

Designer: Unspecified through Creative In Chicago
Materials Used:

  • Large Empty Yogurt Pot
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Sponge Brush
  • Scraps of driftwood
  • Hot Glue Gun

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Driftwood Star

This Driftwood Star can be used to hang on a wall, or as a centerpiece on a table. These stars can be made in various sizes, depending on the size and shape of the driftwood pieces.

Designer: Lucy of Kids Of The Wild
Materials Used:

  • 5 Small sticks of driftwood for each star (of similar length and width)
  • a Round piece of coin-sized flat driftwood
  • String or garden twine
  • Seashells (optional)
  • a Hot glue gun or Bostik-type glue

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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DIY Driftwood Vase

This DIY Driftwood Vase can be used to display flowers or other adorning items.

Designer: Amy of The Blissful Bee
Materials Used:

  • Glass Vase
  • Driftwood

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Driftwood Candelabra

A Driftwood Candelabra is can be used to create a warm and natural ambiance in any room. This can be a great way to bring a piece of the beach into your home and create a cozy atmosphere.

Designer: Jen of Green Wedding Shoes
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood
  • Drill
  • Spade bit + drill bit set
  • Candlesticks
  • Succulents of your choice
  • large eye hooks (optional)
  • rope
  • lighter

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Front Door Driftwood Garland

This Front Door Driftwood Garland can be hung on a front door or on a wall as a unique and natural accent. This also creates a warm welcome for your guests.

Designer: Emily through City Farmhouse
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood
  • Drill

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: 5 feet long
Format: Written

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DIY Driftwood Coffee Table

This DIY project uses pieces of driftwood to create a unique and rustic coffee table that will add a touch of the beach to any room in your home. This is also a beautiful and functional coffee table that will be the perfect centerpiece for your living room.

Designer: Morgan and Sean of Charleston Crafted
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood
  • Polycrylic 3.5″ Screws
  • Glass table top
  • Drill
  • Saw a choice Paintbrush

Completion Time: 2 hours
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Beach Sign Ornaments

These ornaments can be hung on a wall, placed on a shelf, or used as decoration on a Christmas tree. They are perfect for adding a touch of beachy charm to any room in your home, or as a gift for someone who loves the beach.

Designer: Amanda of Crafts By Amanda
Materials Used:

  • Flat driftwood pieces
  • Decoart Vintage Effect wash in Turquoise
  • Patina and Light Green
  • Decoart Americana Acrylic paint in Titanium White
  • Flat paintbrush
  • fine paintbrush
  • Paper towels
  • Sandpaper
  • Writing template (optional)
  • Drill and small drill bit
  • Black wire and snippers or twine and scissors

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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DIY Beach Driftwood Wall Art

This unique wall art will be the perfect addition to your home decor. You can create different shapes, patterns, and designs using the driftwood pieces.

Designer: Jonathan Fong of eHow
Materials Used:

  • Cardboard
  • Pen
  • Scissors
  • Driftwood
  • Pruning shears
  • Hot glue

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Easy Coastal Chic Decorating

This Coastal chic decorating has combined natural elements of the beach to have a relaxed and sophisticated aesthetic.

Designer: Kerryanne of Live Creatively Inspired
Materials Used:

  • driftwood
  • cotton strand

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Beachcomber’s Rustic Towel Rack

A beachcomber’s rustic towel rack is a functional and decorative piece that can be used to hang towels in a bathroom or beach house.

Designer: Jane and Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
Materials Used:

  • A large piece of driftwood with a flat-“ish” underside
  • Long 1×2″ piece of wood for fastening to the backside
  • Drill
  • Screws: 1/4″ long to secure the 1×2″ wood to the driftwood
  • Spray Lacquer
  • keyhole Hangers
  • Wood Glue
  • 4×31/2″ BrushedNickel coat Hooks with compatible screws

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Driftwood Wind Chime

The driftwood wind chime can be used to create a natural and soothing ambiance in any outdoor or indoor area. It can also be a great way to bring a piece of the beach into your home and enjoy the soothing sound of the chime with every breeze.

Designer: Gretchen through Simple Nature Decor
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood
  • Strong Hemp String
  • Drill (The Dremel is also a great tool to drill a hole)
  • Screw hook
  • 2 small screws

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Driftwood Hanging Fish

These hanging fishes can be a great way to bring a piece of the beach into your home and enjoy the unique and rustic look of this natural artwork.

Designer: Susan of Home Road
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood
  • Silver Bead
  • Drill

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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Driftwood Crafts

Elevate your home decor with this unique, one-of-a-kind driftwood creation. Hang it on the wall to add an accent piece.

Designer: Maura of Happy Deal Happy Day
Materials Used:

  • Driftwood
  • 8 or 9-inch round mirror
  • Hot glue gun
  • Card Stock
  • 6.5″ round template
  • tape

Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written

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