19 of The Best Rainbow Home Decor Ideas

A fun collection of my favourite rainbow home decor ideas for brightening up your home. I love to decorate my home with splashes of colour and you can’t get a brighter more colourful splash than a rainbow.

When I see a rainbow, whether it’s a real one or one in the home, I can’t help but smile. I’ve even added a bit of rainbow home decor to my own home.

Much to the puzzlement of my husband, I re-arranged the books on our bookshelves into a rainbow based on the colour of the spine of each book.

It immediately brightened up the study. I’ve noticed that when someone walks into the room and spots it, their face breaks out into a smile. My husband had to admit it looked good, even though it’s not how he’d usually sort the books.

Unique & Fun Rainbow Home Decor & Craft Ideas

If you are looking for some rainbow wall decor there are some beautiful vintage color wheel posters that you can frame and hang.

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The Rainbow Home Decor Ideas

1. Rainbow Chairs – Inmyownstyle

Instead of having your dining room chairs all the same, why not spray paint each one a different colour to make your own rainbow home decor.

The only trouble with this upcycle is that I know my boys will be fighting of which colour chair they want to sit in. I think there would be fights over the orange chair!

2. Rainbow Stairs – Planete-Deco

You could always go for a dramatic rainbow in the hallway by painting a rainbow stairway. I’m in the process of revamping my own stairs and I am tempted to do this.

3. Rainbow Books – Bookymary

This must be one of the easiest ways to add a rainbow, not a spray paint in sight. The books in my living room look very much like this, I think we even have the same IKEA Billy bookcase.

4. Rainbow Lamp – Pillarboxblue

This was one I did myself. It was so easy to do. Who knew spray painting a lampshade would look so good? I love a colourful pom pom too!

5. Paint-dipped utensils – littlebitfunky

For a hint of a rainbow home decor in the kitchen, paint dip your utensils.

6. DIY Rainbow Rug – Prettydesigns

Upcycle some old t-shirts and crochet your own rainbow rug. I personally think this is stunning and the finish is amazing.

7. Rainbow Shelves – Elledecoration

This is one colourful shelfie! These rainbow shelves would look great in a kids bedroom. I love the coordinating ornaments.

8. Rainbow Paper Flowers – Craftaholicsanonymous

These paper flowers are just gorgeous. They are actually very simple to make.

9. Granny Square Blanket – Accordingtomat

Brighten up the bedroom, with this colourful granny square bedspread. This is a project you could make over time.

10. Rainbow Thistle Decoration – Pillarboxblue.com

This is another one of my rainbow home decor crafts. I told you I was a sucker for rainbow home decor. These thistles are so easy to make.

11. Rainbow Clock – happinessishomemade

This clock looks like great fun. I’m not sure how easy it will be able to tell time though.

12. Rainbow Tin Can Planter – Pillarboxblue

You can take your rainbow home decor outside and make a colourful upcycled tin can planter. I just used bits of leftover paint for this upcycle. There is also a tutorial for the pallet holder.

13. Rainbow Repurposed Planters – Pillarboxblue

I know I said 12 rainbow home decor ideas, but since posting this round-up I’ve added another rainbow craft to my blog. These wonderful repurposed planters made from old glasses, candlesticks and bowls.

They are great for showing off succulents as the different heights and colours of the planters make for a fun display.

14. Rainbow Leather Pen Pots – Pillarboxblue

These gorgeous leather pen pots are made from an upcycled faux leather handbag. The rainbow is painted on with watercolour paints. The pots can also be used as planters.

15 Rainbow Gallery Wall with Old Frames

This is so simple and affordable to make with old frames from the local junk shop. The bird prints are free to download too.

16. Rainbow DIY Pom-pom flowers – Pillarboxblue

These gorgeous DIY pom-pom flowers are inspired by the Marimekko Unikko poppy and a great yarn stash buster.

17. Fun Rainbow Fish Display

Create your own gallery of rainbow fish with this amazing collection of free vintage rainbow fish prints.

The post also includes a tutorial on how to print the paintings onto watercolor paper to create some wonderful rainbow wall art.

18. Rainbow Stamp Christmas Decorations

Rainbows can be for Christmas too. I used postage stamps and some Amazon packaging to make these rainbow 3D cardboard ornaments.

19. Rainbow Tea Lights

Again using postage stamps to create the rainbow but this time using them with yoghurt jars to make cute tea lights.

20. Rainbow DIY Napkin Rings

Upcycle some old curtain rings with velvet to make a rainbow of luxury napkin rings.

As well as being inspired by colour, I’m also inspired by shapes when crafting, check out these cool hexagon-shaped crafts.

If you liked this post you might enjoy some of my other fun home decor round-ups.

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