Look At These 13 DIYs You Can Do Using Leather

By  Laurie Gunning Grossman
a tack hammer and a cutting board with leather strips attached with tacks Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

We recently realized how many of our favorite DIYs employed the use of leather. It's a gorgeous, timeless material that can fit right in with a variety of design styles, from modern to Scandinavian-boho. Below, 13 tutorials you can try right now if you (like us) love the look of leather.

the back of a leather flatware pocket with a strip of leather being attached that will hold utensils in placeTrisha Sprouse for Hunker

1. Make a modern magazine rack.

Embroidery hoop and leather magazine rack Alice & Lois for Hunker

Using large macrame gold hoops and a large piece of tan leather, you can make this gorgeous magazine rack.

2. Construct a plant holder.

Brown leather vase sewn with leather cord with plant on porcelain stool Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

In boutique stores, this look will cost a pretty penny. Now you can make your own leather-wrapped planter (including a leather cord for stitching) for a fraction of the cost.

3. Design a vase using rivets.

Leather vase using rivets Maya Marin for Hunker

Similar to the planter seen above, however this one uses small rivets instead of the cord to close up the leather.

4. Scrape together scrap leather for an easy upgrade to any vessel.

a vase with a decorative diy leather wrap sitting on a tabletop and filled with greenery Carrie Waller for Hunker

One more that's plant related: This one is an easy way to give a plain container a lovely makeover. Scrap leather works just fine for this DIY.

5. Make wall hooks.

three coat hooks made from thick wooden dowels and a leather loop hanging below, with clothes and bags hanging from them Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Proof that the marriage of wood dowels and leather is a minimalist's dream.

6. Put together pulls for an IKEA cabinet.

White dresser with leather pull handles on drawers with art and plants Caroline Burke for Hunker

Turn a Hemnes shoe storage into a cool looking cabinet.

7. Get artistic with unique wall art.

Leather-burlap wall hanging over half-moon table with decorative vase Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Natural fiber and faux leather come together to form this boho beauty.

8. Fashion a flatware pocket.

a leather flatware pocket holding gold utensils on a black plate Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Get yourself some brass rivets and some tooling leather to create a flatware pocket that will elevate your dining table.

9. Make a hanging magazine holder.

Leather strip magazine holder with wood hoop next to table with brown vase Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Perfect for small spaces or those who simply prefer anything that appears Scandi-style.

10. Design a wall organizer.

a wall-mounted letter holder made from a cutting board and leather strips Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

Using a cutting board, you can make an organizer to help keep your mail and other small items neat and tidy.

11. Build a sweet breakfast tray

Wood and leather breakfast tray Caroline Burke for Hunker

Plywood and leather strips make this seriously stylish breakfast tray.

12. DIY a hanging utensil holder.

Hanging metal and leather utensil holder Caroline Burke for Hunker

Fence wire, black spray paint, and two pieces of leather create this utensil holder. Why not hang plants from it, too?

13. Use it to hold and display wreaths throughout the year.

Braided wool wreath with leather hanger Trisha Sprouse for Hunker

While seen here holding a charming braided wool wreath, this leather hanger can be used for any style wreath, all year round.

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