Who knew rain gutters could do more than just catch water and stray leaves? 

The only time I pay attention to my rain gutters is when water decides to flow out in all the wrong places! 

But, I’ve discovered that there are some truly innovative homemakers out there who have turned humble rain gutters into brilliant storage solutions. 

Here are 17 creative ways to use rain gutters as garage shelves, a play wall, a hydroponic garden, an organizer for ribbons, and even a giant banana split! 

Intrigued? Read on for these awesome ideas. 

1. Garage Shelves

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How neat and tidy is this garage setup? The homemaker installed multiple shelves made of vinyl gutters to declutter and organize. 

The J-shape of vinyl rain gutters is perfect for holding cans of spray paint, tins, tubes, seed packets, and other small items.

2. Bookshelves

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Here’s a creative idea to get kids interested in books and reading.

Use plastic rain gutters like these to make bookshelves on a wall. Rain guttering is budget-friendly, easy to install, and attractive!

The books can be arranged with the colorful covers facing outwards, to entice little ones to take a peek. 

3. Hanging Planters

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Calling all green thumbs! Here’s a creative way to showcase your beautiful blooms – use rain gutters to create a charming vertical garden outside your front door. 

It’s a unique touch that’s sure to wow your visitors. 

This design uses 3 rain gutters held together with natural thick hemp rope like this, hanging on S-hooks from a wall bracket – delightful and easy! 

4. Centerpiece

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Are you planning a country or a barnyard-themed wedding and need inspiration for your table centerpieces?

Look no further than metal rain gutters! Yes, believe it or not, they make the perfect rustic containers to create a table centerpiece filled with small succulents, pebble stones, decorative buckets, and candle holders. 

5. Corner Shelves or Reading Nook

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This is an adorable idea for a child’s bedroom. The rain gutter shelves maximize corner space and create an attractive display of books and teddies. 

Finish the look with a soft, fluffy circular rug like this and a large cozy cushion – perfect for curling up and enjoying a bedtime story. 

6. Vertical Garden Planter

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Have you ever considered growing your own herbs? This fabulous DIY project teaches you how to make a vertical garden using vinyl guttering and pressure-treated lumber. 

Gather your woodworking tools and embark on a family weekend project! When you’re done, start your herb adventure by planting assorted seeds for microgreens.

7. Thread Storage

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Are all your sewing threads tangled up in a drawer like a kaleidoscope of colors? 

Vinyl rain gutters make perfect shelves for storing, organizing, and displaying your cones of thread. 

8. Ribbon Storage

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Let’s stay in the sewing room and talk about ribbons! They’re another tricky item to keep organized. 

Create instant ribbon shelves with adhesive flexible rain gutters like this. They are lightweight, easy to install, and the perfect shape to hold those unmanageable ribbons in place. 

9. Cable Management Tools

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Cables creating chaos under our desks is the norm in my home. With the number of devices the fam needs on their work desks, it’s a jungle! 

This genius idea uses a rain gutter mounted at the back of the desk to neatly hide all the cables and cords. 

10. Spray Paint Storage

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I sometimes think vinyl rain gutters were designed to hold cans and not rain! They are the perfect shape and length to create a multi-shelf setup in your garage.

Organize your cans by type and color and you have a dream setup for DIY projects. 

11. Giant Banana Split

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Who’s up for a treat that’s 10 feet long? Sounds impossible? Take a look at this sensational party banana split that fed 50 people! 

These creative entertainers used a 10 foot long plastic rain gutter with caps on either end. 

They filled it with cookies, bananas, and layers of decadent ice cream, all topped with raspberry, caramel, and chocolate sauce. The finishing touches were added – whipped cream, cherries, and nuts! 

Well … I’m heading to my pantry for a sweet treat to satisfy my cravings. 

12. Strawberry Planter

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I always find that food grown at home tastes so much fresher than food bought in a store, and the family agrees!

Strawberries are easy to grow, and vinyl rain gutters make fantastic containers for creating a compact garden along a wall. Follow the steps in the tutorial to craft your own strawberry planter. 

Do you prefer something vertical? Try using PVC pipes like these for a different look. 

13. Suspended Garden

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Are you struggling with a stony, dry, or rocky garden area? You don’t need to spend a fortune on a landscaper. 

Transform your space with a suspended garden of greenery made from vinyl rain gutters. It will instantly bring a lush, tropical vibe to your outdoor area. 

14. Gutter Garden

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These creative homeowners built an instant garden against a dull wooden fence, transforming it into an oasis of color and textures. 

They used two 10-foot sections of vinyl gutters with end caps and gutter hangers to maintain the shape after adding the soil.

Get your gutter garden started with handpicked strawberry plants like this, lettuce, and micro herbs. 

15. Hydroponic Garden

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If you’re up for a DIY challenge, this stunning hydroponic gutter garden

also doubles as a gorgeous water feature.

Get out your tools, follow the steps in the blog post, and learn how to turn leftover guttering into a sensational garden statement piece.

16. Play Wall

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Kids love playing with water and this is the perfect DIY project in preparation for hot sunny days. 

Mount vinyl gutters at an angle on a fence or wall to create a cascading effect. Give the kids colorful kids watering cans and keep a bin nearby filled with little balls, small cars, and plastic figurines that they can send down the chute! 

17. Photo Shelves

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Get your photos off your electronic devices and onto shelves where everyone can see and enjoy them. No more squinting to see images on a tiny mobile screen! 

Adhesive plastic rain gutters like this make trendy shelves to showcase family photos. Add fairy lights to create a warm, magical glow to highlight your cherished memories.