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DIY Color Block Your Knife Block!

My knife block has always bugged me-  sticking out like a boring brown sore thumb in my kitchen.  So, I decided to test out some colors to go along with my counter decor.

Color Blocking your Knife Block Supplies:
Spray Paint Primer (not required)
Paint tape
Spray Paint color of your choice

Knife Block A Procedure:

Step 1- Prime
Apply a layer of primer – I actually used a white paint primer combination* I got at the mismatch bin* at Lowe’s (for $5!)
* Tidbit for budget DIYers- check the mismatch paint bin at every trip to the store- you never know when you will get lucky!
* Prime/Paint mixes usually do not have as strong as a grip for priming but for small projects I do not mind!

Step 2-  Tape
For the white knife block, I wanted a striped look.  I grabbed the tape and created my design.

You can also add pieces of tape into the individual knife slots, in Block A mine was mostly covered, so I just used caution around the slots. (Block B, I did add tape to the slits)
*Please note, spray paint is not food safe, so use caution!



Step 3- Spray paint  Lightly coat when spray painting, allowing each layer to dry and repeat a layer until you get your desired color.  (For more spray paint tips, check out my blog post on 5 Simple Tips To Make Spray Painting Easy)

Rip off tape and reveal your masterpiece!

Knife Block B Procedure
I wanted to keep the natural wood and add a modern look.  I did no priming on this block and just had fun taping it up.  As stated before, I did add tape to the knife slots as they were exposed.  I forgot to take a picture of the taped knife black B (ahh!)


I bought the knife blocks for $.90 at the thrift store to test out the look and am having trouble choosing my favorite for my kitchen!   I know I want blue, but not sure which look!

Which one is your favorite- shabby chic blue striped or pink modern natural wood?

Let me know in the comments!

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  1. AyeJay says:

    I love this idea! They look awesome!! Can't decide which one I like better. I like the blue, but I also like the little bits of wood you can still see on the pink one. Argh! I don't know! They are both super cool! 😀
    From AyeJay at
    fromlandptoenglishtea.blogspot.co.uk

  2. Boxcarkatee says:

    Very cute idea to add color to a kitchen! I have to say I love the clean snappy look of the blue & white best. 😉

  3. Susan Baker says:

    i love this idea, particularly since my knife block is sooooo super visible. i may have to find a bargain thrift store block to play with. i vote for the natural wood with the blue color.

  4. Thanks for sharing + the extra tips. You did a great job on both, but I like the white + blue the best!

  5. ellysan says:

    I like the blue best. I wonder if you could experiment with different shapes? Not just stripes?

  6. Tania says:

    Very Cool! I like the blue one!

  7. These turned out great! I love the blue one!

  8. Pam Schmidt says:

    What a cute way to treat the woodblock! I admire this kind of clever crafting of something that is in everyone's kitchen.Thanks for the great ideas.

  9. This is super cute Laurel! I do love the white and blue better. I think it screams "super cute kitchen" 🙂

  10. Sara says:

    Way way cute!! Hope you can share this project over at my trendy tuesday party! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com

  11. Britni says:

    I definitely like the pink one! Although they are both so cute! I have a really ugly knife block that I'm going to have to makeover now! 😉 If you'd like to visit my party again, I'd love to have you share this! http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-5/

  12. AmieAnn says:

    These are awesome! I just love how simple they are.. and of course I have the very same block.. think I may be doing some redecorating soon! Following you on Facebook~
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

  13. Jessica says:

    Absolutely love! I've already painted one of my knife blocks, but just left it plain white. Planning to paint my other one soon. Now I have an idea of something simple to do to add an extra special creative touch. Thank you so much for sharing! Have a great weekend!

  14. This is such a fun idea… Thank you so much for sharing it over at my party!

  15. Shannon says:

    Soooo pretty! They're both awesome, but I LOVE the beach-coastal stripes. Heavenly!

  16. Crystelle says:

    I've been wondering what to do with my knife block….. It's starting to look pretty shabby….

  17. Such a great idea! They look amazing!!

    I featured you on my blog today, come check it out 🙂
    http://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2012/08/pinteresting-features-n-shtuff-44.html

  18. Great idea! I so want to spiff up my knife block!

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