DIY: Five Amazing Ways You Can Use Glass Bottles For Home Décor

Every household has a couple of glass bottles kept in the drawers to be thrown away. These bottles come in several different shapes, sizes, and hues. The diverse qualities make them apt objects to be used for decorating homes. One can try several types of methods and DIYs for upcycling these. As there are many interesting and creative ways in which one can use these empty bottles. Be it for something functional or pure décor, glass bottles are perfect to take place in your house and not just in a dustbin. Check out these simple yet classy ideas to turn glass bottles into something that enhances the beauty of your house!

Glass Bottle Chandelier

Chandeliers are chic and are also known for adding the right amount of razzle-dazzle in your living rooms, balconies, and dining areas.

Supplies

• 5-6 Wine bottles
• 2-3 Steel chains
• Glass Cutter
• 5-6 bulbs
• Electrical wire
• Hot glue/ tape

Steps

• Start by cleaning the bottles. Make sure there are no stickers or dirt on it.
• Next, you have to carefully cut the bottom portion of the bottle. Take your glass cutter, start cutting it by moving to and fro in one direction.
• Once you cut it, detach the bottom by hitting it lightly. Repeat on others.
• Take an electrical bulb and wire, place the bulb inside of the bottles and attach the wire by passing it through the neck of the bottle.
• Now, take two steel chains, lay down on the floor making a plus (+) sign. You have to tie four bottles on each side. You can also use hot glue or tape to secure the bottle perfectly.
• Once done, hang the chain on any hook of your home.

Glass Bottle Lamp

Why spend money buying expensive lamps for your bedroom, when you can prepare one at home using a glass bottle. Follow the steps for making one.

Supplies

• 1 glass bottle
• 1 lampshade
• Electrical bulb and wire
• Drilling machine

Steps

• Clean the bottle to make it clean and spotless. If you wish you can decorate the bottle with jute rope or simply paint it.
• You need to make a hole on one side of the bottle for the wire to pass through. Using the drilling machine makes a small hole.
• Pass the wire through the hole and bring it up from the neck to attach it to the bulb.
• Place an old lampshade on the neck of the bottle and attach the bulb. The neck of the bulb should be placed on the neck of the bottle. If it doesn’t fit paste it using tape.

Soap Dispenser

We all use soap dispensers at home. While some like to keep the store-bought plastic bottles, others like to decorate it and give it a personal touch.

Supplies

• Lotion dispensing pumps
• 1 glass bottle

Steps

• Take your old soap dispenser, take out its pump, and clean it using water.
• Then, take the bottle and fix the pump on the bottle normally. You can also paint the bottle or can keep it as it is.

Candle Holders

What is better than decorating your dining table with romantic candle holders? You can have a sweet candlelight dinner with yourself or with your loved ones.

Supplies

• 1 glass bottle
• Glass cutter
• Candles

Steps

• Start by cleaning and making the bottle spotless.
• Take the bottle cutter, and cut the bottle into two half. You need to go in to and fro motion. Lastly, break the bottle from half by hitting very lightly on spot from where you cut the bottle.
• Now, place a candle in a tray and light it. Put the upper portion of the bottle over it and enjoy.

Hanging Pots

If you have a balcony garden, there is no way you can consider the decoration complete without hanging a few glass pots.

Supplies

• Wine bottles
• Steel chains
• Glass Cutter
• Bulbs
• Hot glue/ tape

Steps

• First things first, clean the bottles. Make sure there is no stickers on it.
• Using a marker make a U on the bottle upside down. That’s the portion you need to cut out.
• Take your glass cutter, start cutting it by moving to and fro in one direction. Once you cut it, press it gently to detach the area that has been cut.
• Now, take steel chains, and tie bottles on it. You can use hot glue or tape to secure the bottle perfectly.
• Once done, plant the trees and hang the chain on any hook of your home.