Clever Ways To Use Chalkboard Paint

Drawers | Homelife.com

http://www.homelife.com.au/home+ideas/decorating/painting+drawers,3538

Paint a dresser with chalkboard paint and you will always know where the napkins or socks or whatevers are.

Wall Calendar | Martha Stewart

http://www.marthastewart.com/271574/custom-color-chalkboard-paint

A home office is the ideal spot for a family planner. Six weeks' worth of squares in a variety of shades can accommodate several schedules. The entire wall is also coated with chalkboard paint for more memos.

Leave it to Martha to come up with this brilliant idea. Until I did some research, I had no idea you could buy chalkboard paint in different colors. I love this look and it is so functional too.

Personalized Chair | Budget Wise Home

http://budgetwisehome.com/this-week-chalkboard-paint-ideas/

How cute is this. I want to do one for my son.

Chalkboard Labels | iDIY

http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/2010/03/diy-chalkboard-paint-ideas/

Chalkboard labels are great for everything and look amazing on mason jars. This blog has a slew of label ideas so be sure to click through to see more.

Kids' Art Wall | Apartment Therapy

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-amp-after-kids-art-wall-145492

So much better than an easel with takes up space. I like how they have put other kids artwork up above so it's a whole wall devoted to the kids.

Chalkboard Notebook & Binder | Artisan Post

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94176912/chalkboard-notebook-chalk-binder

Suggested by cynthia cross:

These chalkboard notebooks caught my eye as I was cruising Etsy for back to school things.

Wine Glasses | Rachel Wilkerson

http://www.rachelwilkerson.com/2011/12/15/thirsty-thursday-diy-chalkboard-wine-glasses/

This is so easy and better than those little charms people use.Click over to Rachel's blog to learn more.

Side Table | Design*Sponge

http://www.designsponge.com/2010/12/before-and-after-basics-chalk-it-up.html

Spiff up an old side table. I can imagine this being a much talked about piece in the living room or family space.

Chalkboard Kids Wall Decals | Blissfully Blessed

http://nicole-blissfullyblessed.blogspot.com/2011/08/chalkboard-shark-wall.html

I love this idea from Nicole at Blissfully Blessed and plan to do something like this for my son. Sharks look cool or you could do something else that interests your kids (I'm thinking LEGO if I can execute!)

Cover An Entire Wall | Sugar & Spice

http://sugarspiceisnice.wordpress.com/2010/11/08/chalk-it-up/

A chalkboard wall works in a family room just as well as a playroom.

Blackboard Magnetic Wall As Spice Storage

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Suggested by Jennifer Wright:

This is a visually stimulating way to store spices in a kitchen and combine storage with a creative chalkboard wall.

Message Board | This Old House

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20409258_20822470,00.html

Grab an old tray, add some chalkboard paint and you have a reusable memo pad. There is even a resting place for chalk.

In Lieu Of Wallpaper | My Trendy Tykes

http://www.mytrendytykes.com/2011/06/get-creative-with-chalkboard-paint.html

I love this look so much though not sure I could execute quite like this blogger did.

Fridge | Design Mom

http://www.designmom.com/2010/03/chalkboard-fridge/

I wouldn't do this with a new SubZero but what a great way to disguise an older fridge.

Kitchen Menu or Grocery List | WhipperBerry

http://whipperberry.com/2010/11/tutorial-chalkboard-menu.html

Reminds me of being in a restaurant (in a good way.) Though not sure all our meals would look impressive written on this!

Chalkboard Decals | Land of Nod

http://www.landofnod.com/chalkboard-it-up/f3699

Suggested by Eden Godsoe:

We have a set of 4 and they are awesome. Just peel, stick, and write. Comes down super easily too. Use separately or combine for one big board. Great for children's rooms, the playroom, kitchen, office, anywhere!

Chalkboard Map Wall Decals | Design with a Z

http://www.dezignwithaz.com/tags/chalk-wall-decals.html

Suggested by Jennifer Wright:

Chalkboard map wall decals are a great way to record travels or just as decor in a room.

DIY Chalkboard Serving Platter | Wit and Whistle

http://witandwhistle.com/2011/12/21/diy-chalkboard-serving-platter/

Suggested by Krista:

Simple and awesome.

Pumpkins | Sitting In A Tree Blog

http://www.sittinginatreeevents.com/blog/2010/10/27/its-not-too-late.html/

No need to carve next year with this idea.

Add Some Color | ourcitylights

http://www.ourcitylights.org/2012/02/new-pink-chalkboard-door/

No need to keep it black or green. Try other colors like this pink door made by ourcitylights.