Birch Crafts For Home Decor: 15 Ideas

One of the reasons that birch bark and logs are so popular to use in craft projects is because of the clean white appearance that is both rustic and chic at the same time.  It has been my favorite tree to work with for years and I never grow tired of the look. The following birch crafts for home decor are perfect for adding rustic chic to your space.

Birch Crafts

Birch Lamps

The very first item that my husband and I ever started making from birch were lamps, so I will start from there.

A floor lamp like this is made from the birch suckers that grow up from the base of a large birch tree.  We have also made table lamps, sconces and a chandelier from smaller birch logs.  You can see more details at DIY Lamp: Make Your Own Birch Lamp.

Birch Log Table

I love this birch table idea by Let’s Entertain.  It is simple to put together by just wrapping the logs together with wire.  However, you just want to make sure the tops are level for that glass tabletop.

Birch Candles

Besides lamps, birch candle holders are my next most favorite item to make.  They are super easy, with the right tools, and they can be used almost anywhere.  Check out the tutorial at How To Make Birch Candle Holders.

Flower Pots And Vases Covered In Birch

Birch bark can be used to cover a variety of items.  It looks great on these flower pots filled with moss!  Make your own birch planter for your home decor.

I have also used birch bark to cover empty wine bottles to use as rustic vases.  Find the instructions at Wine Bottle Craft.

Birch Log Coasters

You can simply slice up some birch to use as coasters.  Just be sure to coat them with some polyurethane to waterproof the surface.

Birch Bird Houses

It just seems natural to turn a birch log into a cute little decorative birdhouse.  I have quite a few of these sitting around in different sizes.  I have even used old signs or license plates for the roof material.  See more details at Make A Birdhouse Using Birch.

Birch Wall Art

Here are some ideas using birch bark and styro-foam bases.

Birch Log Tissue Cover

Rustic tissue box covers are a nice home accent and this one made from birch branches is fairly easy to whip together.  Check out the tutorial at How To Make A Birch Tissue Box.

Birch Crafts For Home Decor – Lampshade

Here is another type of lamp using just the birch bark.  The rustic birch lampshade is easy to make.

Sometimes the birch bark layer slips completely off the log in whole.  These tubes are perfect to use in a craft project like this toothbrush holder.

Birch Baskets

Baskets can be used in so many different ways in home decor and one made from birch bark has all the more appeal in my book.  Make your own basket by following the easy tutorial provided by Damask Love.

Birch Covered Pumpkin

For the Fall season, you may want to cover a pumpkin in birch bark for a more neutral and rustic look.

Birch Snowman

And for the Winter is this fun little birch covered snowman!

All of these birch crafts for home decor can be used in a variety of different rooms. Do you have a favorite?