A big trend the past few years has been chalkboard paint.  I am a huge fan & have it in multiple places around our home.  The littles REALLY loves it.  It has come a longway from just a painted frame though…. here are some ideas that are keeping this trend fresh.
Another genius addition via Wild Chairy.
from wild chairy - chalkboard chair!
{ Wild Chairy }

Why not cover some industrial pendant lights?  This would be really fun in a boy’s room.

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{ Ruthi Auda }

Paint a collection of old bottles.  

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{ Ruthi Auda }

Transform basic porcelain mugs with this bake on version that allows your mugs to be dishwasher safe.

DIY chalkboard mug
{ Wit & Whistle }

Take simple canvases, or squares of mdf & create a simple chalkboard art installation.

{ Image via Remodelista; Design via Hinge Design Studio }

Don’t have a backsplash… create the illusion of one by simply taping off the wall.

Chalkboard backsplash.
{ Image via Remodelista }

Ordinary objects gain new life with the addition of some chalkboard paint.

{ Image via Design Sponge }

There is a big trend right now in eliminating large bathroom mirrors… not sure I love this trend, but I love how whimsical this powder room is.

Chalkboard Paint Recipe
{ Image via Design Sponge }

If you want to jump on to the Chalkboard design trend, here are a few ways to Do It Yourself:

Create your own chalkboard paint using any flat latex paint.

{ Martha Stewart Chalkboard Paint Recipe }

Porcelain Bake On Chalkboard Paint

NEW! Chalkboard Black, 45 ml Bottle
{Pebeo Porcelain Chalkboard Paint }

Rustoleum’s Brush On…. Love this stuff!!!

{ Rustoleum Brush On Chalkboard Paint }

Yet to try the spray… but I may have a project for it soon.

{ Rustoleum Spray Chalkboard Paint }

Are you over chalkboard?  Or are you still loving the endless possibilities like I am.