Thanks to 3D printing, decorating your home is easier and more affordable than ever. You can print cute vases for flowers, living room lamps and overhead lights, and even functional prints that help keep things organized and stylish.
No matter your personal style, there are prints out there to match! But how can makers sort through the many websites and STL files to find the most popular, coolest, and easiest designs to print?
We’ve got you covered with our list of the top home decor ideas. And if you find the design that’s just right for you, but your printer’s not up to the task, check out Craftcloud. With a variety of materials and colors available, your print of choice will be delivered to your doorstep, just as you want it.
Decorations
Here are your new favorite home decor accent pieces, all courtesy of your 3D printer! From coffee table treasures to quirky wall art, you’re sure to find something you love.
Insight Unveiled
As one of the most influential philosophers, Socrates is a great source of inspiration to have around the home, especially as abstract art that encourages reflection and introspection. The cut-through of a traditional Socrates bust reveals a cross-section that hints at the essence of wisdom by suggesting different facets of reality, playing with the visible and invisible.
A little glue will be needed to join the five parts that make up this brilliant head. Try out different colors and materials to further expand the artistic and reflective side of this bust. According to the printing profiles available on MakerWorld, the shortest printing time on a 60% scale took 4.5 hours to complete with a layer height of 0.2 mm. While this piece will take some time and material to complete, we say the final look is totally worth it.
- Who designed it? Collecticraft
- How printable/popular is it? This design has been downloaded over 1,300 times, added to nearly 800 collections, and has received lots of praise in the comments, so clearly it’s a wise choice to print one for yourself.
- Where to find it? MakerWorld
Japanese Fountain
This fully functional fountain is sure to improve the atmosphere of your office with the pleasant background noise of running water. The traditional Japanese water fountain is designed to periodically tip over when the tube fills with water, making a sound meant to scare away deer.
To get this fully assembled, you’ll need a water pump, a power supply, a few screws, and some sealant. The creator warns that 70% infill is needed for the main tube, while other parts can be printed with the more common 20%.
- Who designed it? jelson
- How printable/popular is it? There are 21 makes and 6 remixes uploaded.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mechanical Wall Clock
Clocks are more than useful, and this cool design is a collection of mechanical gears that come together to shape a classic cuckoo bird, giving the clock two great designs in one. Something for everyone!
The incredible design uses weights to keep the clock’s time accurate; just be sure to print everything with the correct dimensions so this doesn’t become a broken clock! No supports or post-processing are needed, and you can print with any combination of colors you desire.
- Who designed it? HaraldAndersson
- How printable/popular is it? You can find images from 100 makes with dazzling color combinations.
- Where to find it? Printables
Geometric Cat
Who can resist a cute and graceful cat? If you’re a fan of felines, this mosaic decoration is a great option to spruce up your living space. It’s composed of 106 parts, so you’re sure to have some fun putting it together. But don’t be deterred by the amount of pieces – they’re numbered!
Once assembled, the whole figure is approximately 150 x 70 cm in size. Choose a beautiful, dual-color filament to give this piece of art a personal touch.
- Who designed it? dgemily
- How printable/popular is it? This beautiful mosaic has 42 makes and 2 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Floating Photo Frame
Bring your favorite photos to life with this floating picture frame. Your pictures will slide easily into this frame, and you can mount it to a wall with a simple thumbtack.
This print takes less than an hour to make, and there are plenty of remixes available with altered dimensions depending on the size of the photos you’re looking to hang.
- Who designed it? Tosh
- How printable/popular is it? 51 makes and 26 remixes have been shared combined on all the sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Printables, Cults
Letter Board
Add some creative expression to your home with this fun sign! You can compose any message you want on the fully 3D printable letter board. Along with all the various letters and numbers, this design comes with files for clips to add each letter. Three different sizes of letter board are available, so this sign can fit any space you have in mind.
No supports are needed, and the only post-processing work is picking the greeting you want your board to say and clipping the letters in.
- Who designed it? flowalistik
- How printable/popular is it? 18 makes and over 15 remixes displaying various messages have been shared on the different sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Printables, Cults
Mechanical Planetarium
This fully functional mechanical planetarium has the planets of our solar system orbiting the sun. The designer says one turn of the planets is equal to 14 days of real movement.
This print requires a few screws, a lot of patience during construction, and a bit of paint to get the planets just right (unless you’re content with switching out colors of filament and having each one solid block).
- Who designed it? Zippitybamba
- How printable/popular is it? There are 25 makes and 6 remixes on both sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Lighting
Ditch the boring hardware store lampshades and decorate your home in your own personal style with these 3D prints.
Gothic Lantern
This is a unique design that’s more lantern than it is a lamp. Whether you’re embracing gothic decor or looking for Halloween decorations, this is a great option to print.
This design is relatively simple with no supports needed. Just add an LED light between the base and lantern portion.
- Who designed it? Shira
- How printable/popular is it? There are 157 makes online, and the STLs have been downloaded over 100,000 times from the different sites combined.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Printables, Cults
Lightsaber Lamp
For fans of the fantastic world of Star Wars, having a lightsaber is a good choice to complete the decoration for a creative workspace. The simplicity and illustrated step-by-step instructions show that no Jedi skills are needed to assemble one of these and keep the monsters in the closet far away.
To assemble this, the designer used approximately 100 cm of the Bambu Lab RGB LED strip kit made up of 60 LEDs/m wrapped around the central rod. In addition to valuable assembly tips, such as using a cable organizer to hold the tape while the glue takes effect, the author also recommends using PETG for the light diffuser to prevent it from deforming in the heat. However, it does have three external walls of layer and there are no reports of deformation due to the heat of the LEDs.
- Who designed it? 3D Senju
- How printable/popular is it? This neat model is approaching 300 downloads and already has several success stories described in the comments.
- Where to find it? MakerWorld
Nuke Lamp
Enjoy the soothing glow from a nuclear explosion in your living room with this mushroom cloud lamp. There are no reports in the comments of the LED lamp melting when printed with PLA or ABS.
This nuke lamp design prints in two parts with one file for the base and another for the mushroom cloud above. There’s a hole in the base to thread a power cord through and attach a bulb holder, and supports are a recurring setting for the shared prints.
- Who designed it? Protonik
- How printable/popular is it? 29 makes have been shared, as well as 2 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Greek Meander Lamp
This classic and distinctive Greek pattern is sure to light up a room and mesmerize you at the same time.
This design prints in three parts that need to be glued together. The designer also recommends printing it at a slightly higher temperature and slower speed than you normally would to ensure that the design is perfect.
- Who designed it? Hultis
- How printable/popular is it? 62 makes and 12 remixes show this model’s popularity.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Dragon Lamp
This Game of Thrones-inspired lamp is a great decoration for fantasy fans. You’ll need to buy a regular lamp for this one to function, so think of the dragon as being the coolest lampshade you’ve ever seen. Some of the remixes have also repurposed this design to turn the flames into an egg and have the dragon sitting atop.
This design prints in several parts that need to be glued together, but this allows for customization with a variety of colors, whether you want a multicolor flame or unique dragon skin.
- Who designed it? bozzman
- How printable/popular is it? 65 makes and 10 remixes reveal a few dragons are flying around.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Crinkle Lamp
A great design for testing out translucent filaments. Originally printed with a simple clear translucent, makers have experimented with a variety of reds, greens, blues, and other colors, often with amazing results.
This design prints upside down in one piece. A few makers mention issues with their slicers when trying to scale it to various sizes, so double-check the details before altering this one.
- Who designed it? LoboCNC
- How printable/popular is it? There are 9 makes and 1 remix posted.
- Where to find it? Printables
Artichoke Lamp
Whether or not you want fruits and veggies on your plate, we can all agree this artichoke design is a cool decoration to hang from the ceiling.
The designer does recommend low-temperature bulbs to keep the integrity of the light over time, as well as 40% infill and reduced printer speed.
- Who designed it? gCreate
- How printable/popular is it? 69 makes and 10 remixes have been shared on both sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Filigree Tealight Holder
A simple LED tealight is all you need to cast a great shadow anywhere in your home with this filigree tealight holder. This design can also withstand the heat of a real tealight, just keep it inside and away from any wind or fans.
Supports are recommended with this design, along with a heat-resistant filament.
- Who designed it? graph
- How printable/popular is it? There are an impressive 117 uploaded makes of this design.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mushroom Lamp
Here’s a different kind of mushroom for those who aren’t a fan of the nuke lamp. The designer mentions this lamp is scalable and recommends printing it with a height of anywhere from 5 to 25 cm.
The design doesn’t mention any post-processing or printing specifics, but the community comments make clear that supports are recommended.
- Who designed it? Markellov
- How printable/popular is it? 50 makes and 9 remixes have been posted.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Vases & Flower Pots
Whether you’re looking to make your neighbors jealous by sprucing up your garden or you want to find the perfect complement for that beautiful bouquet of flowers, this section’s got a great mix of designs for you.
Shell-Shaped Pot
Nature is always the perfect inspiration to turn to when we’re looking to make our environment more relaxing. This mix of a bonsai trunk and a shell-shaped vase is an interesting and creative way to make your household feel more earthy. If you’re worried about needing a multi-color printer to recreate this model for yourself, don’t worry, there are two versions, so you can print the parts separately if you prefer.
Depending on the orientation and version you use, it’s important to keep in mind that the shell may require the use of supports. In the comments, some users reported that adjustments to the print settings were needed to work with composite materials such as wood PLA and that it was possible to scale up the print without much issue.
- Who designed it? Sevro
- How printable/popular is it? With 420 downloads and 9 beautiful makes shared in the comments, you can surely make one for your own home.
- Where to find it? MakerWorld
Honeycomb Vase
This curved honeycomb vase has a unique pattern that makes for an excellent decoration, no matter the color or type of flowers you place inside. The design is available in a few files depending on the size of vase you would like.
Just be sure to turn on vase mode (or whatever specialized name your preferred slicer uses) so you don’t wind up with a solid block decoration that takes a full day to print and can’t hold flowers. You can always double-check by ensuring there’s no top layer and the infill’s at 0%.
- Who designed it? eggnot
- How printable/popular is it? This wildly popular design has 609 makes with 18 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Villas Planter
This Middle Eastern-inspired villa planter will add an original touch to your home or garden. It looks particularly cool housing a cactus or similar tropical plants.
The designer gives several tips on post-processing and painting to achieve the desired dripping effect. Be sure to follow his advice closely, otherwise, the heat could deform your print.
- Who designed it? yuriysklyar
- How printable/popular is it? There are 40 makes and 3 remixes on Thingiverse.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Pinshape
Chunky Bottom Pot
The name says it all with this cute pot that prints with a chunky and cheeky bottom. Originally designed for plants, this pot has been repurposed to hold pens, toothbrushes, and pretty much everything else that clutters up counters.
This is an easy print that comes out in a single piece and doesn’t need any supports. He’s cute and low-maintenance!
- Who designed it? TomoDesigns
- How printable/popular is it? This design has almost 291 makes from both sites – and counting.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Printables
Plantygon
No green thumb? No problem with this planter decoration! This stacking modular geometric planter is designed for succulents. You can arrange it in many configurations to allow draining from one compartment to another – however you prefer. A vertical arrangement looks especially fun!
The designer recommends an 18% infill for this one and says supports are optional but recommends them if using Cura as your slicer with supports set to “Touching Buildplate”.
- Who designed it? Printfutura
- How printable/popular is it? 104 makes and 13 remixes have been shared on both sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Bonsai Planter
Your beautiful and peaceful plant deserves a great planter that fits its vibe.
The designer says this model is easily scalable depending on your plant. Just make sure your printer is set to 0% infill so the plant and dirt can easily slide in.
- Who designed it? gCreate
- How printable/popular is it? It has an impressive 118 makes and 7 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Mario Brothers Planter
Show off two of your passions at the same time with this planter: gardening and video games! No green thumb? Like some of the other designs above, this planter can be repurposed to hold pens or whatever else you want to put inside it.
This planter design comes in single or dual expression files, depending on the kind of printer you’re using.
- Who designed it? flowalistik
- How printable/popular is it? There are nearly 50 makes and 4 remixes shared on both sites.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Printables
Organizers
The best home decor pieces should help you hide messes. Here’s our favorite decor that can clean up and organize your desk or other cluttered counters around the house.
Pip Boxes
Another customizable storage solution to clean up your space and hide the mess inside appealing decor. These drawers are stackable, and you’re able to put them together in practically any configuration.
The designer recommends 5% infill when printing these drawers in any of the three sizes available to download, and printing should be a breeze as no supports are required.
- Who designed it? aaskedall
- How printable/popular is it? This design has 17 posted makes and a remix.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Relaxing Soap
There are many soap dishes out there, but this one makes you want to relax a little and wash your hands in peace. You can print these parts without needing additional supports.
While most soap dishes accumulate water and dissolve the soap, this one will always stay dry. Requiring very little material, you can easily make your bathroom more elegant and fun with this print. Play with the color combinations to really make it pop!
- Who designed it? ThorinOakenshield
- How printable/popular is it? With over 1,650 downloads and 20 makes, it’s clear that this soap holder is getting a lot of love.
- Where to find it? Printables
Beercrate for Batteries
Nowadays, every home needs a battery collection. Putting everything in a drawer can be a nightmare, and mixing old batteries with new ones can also cause corrosive material to leak. A personalized organizer can make all the difference.
You’ll find options for all types of batteries, including 9-V and even 18650-type batteries, but for the latter, the case will need to be 19 mm higher. You can also customize the interior for configurations to hold different types of batteries or without any divisions.
- Who designed it? CADGuy
- How printable/popular is it? With over 58,000 downloads, more than 1,630 shared makes, and 70 remixes, this organizer is a superstar.
- Where to find it? Printables
Caesar Bust
More than just a simple bust honoring the general, this statue of Caesar comes with holes already stabbed into his back for you to store your pens or pencils.
You definitely need supports when printing this highly detailed model, but they’re easy to remove, and there’s no assembly required. Marble filament may just be ideal for this print or, depending on how detailed you want to be, resin may be the best call.
- Who designed it? derailed3d
- How printable/popular is it? Around 210 makes and 11 remixes have been shared so far.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Hex Drawers
With this modular design, you can print as many drawers as you need or want to organize and decorate your home. However big and colorful it’ll be is entirely up to you!
Some makers have commented that scaling the design can lead to problems when fitting the whole thing together, so a bit of calculating and figuring out the exact dimensions may be necessary.
- Who designed it? O3D
- How printable/popular is it? There are over 190 makes and community prints plus 71 remixes of this popular design.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, Cults
Monitor Shelf
This excellent design practically creates a surface out of thin air to give you an extra shelf to express yourself in your office without letting knickknacks take over your desk. An added bonus: This shelf can work on top of computer monitors or TV screens.
Make sure to print the legs that hold this shelf up at 100% infill so they’re sturdy. No need to worry about supports or post-processing with this easy print-in-place design.
- Who designed it? vornox
- How printable/popular is it? There are around 50 makes and 13 remixes posted.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Open Desk Organizer
Organizing and styling a room can be a challenge if you have a lot of electronic equipment and wires running all over your desk and other surfaces, but what can you do if you can’t secure it with holes and screws? This print is the perfect solution to cable management. The design is meant to clamp to the edge of a table and can easily be reused with different table thicknesses. Its single screw won’t leave hole marks on your furniture but will ensure your cables stay put.
The standard size is universal and can be used with tables up to 40 mm in thickness. For an effortless assembly, the designer suggests resizing the screw down to 97.5% of the original size. The complete print uses just 18 g of filament and 40 minutes of printing time.
- Who designed it? AMB.Tech
- How printable/popular is it? This practical solution already has 1,100 downloads and many shared images of successful prints in the comments.
- Where to find it? MakerWorld
Foldable & Stackable Crate
This crate is an innovative storage solution for organizing objects around the house. The clever design allows for versatile use and can be stacked in open and folded positions, maximizing the available space. With its convenient 5-piece construction, the durable crate easily snaps into place, ensuring a secure and stable structure.
Measuring 15 x 10 cm with a height of 8 cm, the crate is a compact size suitable for storing various household items, including bathroom toiletries, desk knickknacks, and kitchen cleaning supplies. Additionally, its scalability allows for easy customization, so you can accommodate larger objects if necessary.
- Who designed it? Hugo
- How printable/popular is it? This popular design has over 22,000 downloads and is approaching 400 makes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Deadpool Knife Block
You probably recognize this rebellious anti-hero. You can bring an interesting theme and excitement to your kitchen with this cool and challenging design.
The creator shared the entire manufacturing process, so if you have another character in mind, you should be able to make it yourself. The programs used are free so you can easily replicate the process, and while it may be a bit time-consuming, it’ll surely be worth it.
When it comes to printing, Deadpool doesn’t require any supports or a raft, so it should be fairly easy.
- Who designed it? BrittLiv
- How printable/popular is it? This hilarious anti-hero has more than 372,000 views, 840 likes, and 3 shared makes.
- Where to find it? Instructables
Multipurpose
Home decor is great, but you know what’s even better? Decorations that serve a purpose in your house. Here are a few of our favorites.
Sunflower Coaster
You can use your 3D printer to express your creativity and make things that are beautiful and useful. This coaster can protect against water stains on your furniture while decorating a coffee table or dining area.
Print your coasters in vibrant colors or subtle pastel tones for the perfect springtime decorations. The creator was inspired by a sunflower seed arrangement. They included some printing tips, including a note about being careful not to trap your fingers in pointed parts in the center.
- Who designed it? rorys3D
- How printable/popular is it? This dazzling print has over 24,000 downloads, 7,000 likes, 440 makes, and 8 remixes.
- Where to find it? Printables
Tissue Box Cover
This cover is a delightful accessory that will elevate the aesthetic appeal of any tissue box you have lying around. Not only does the cover enhance the visual appeal of your average old tissue box, but it also serves a practical purpose. It shields the box from water and dust, ensuring that tissues remain clean and readily available when you need them.
The creator recommends printing with a 0.2-mm layer height without supports. You can print in PLA, PETG, or other filament of your choice. The cover’s exceptional design and functionality were acknowledged when it was awarded first place in Printables’ 2023 Tissue Box Cover contest.
- Who designed it? Harms3D
- How printable/popular is it? This design has over 6,700 downloads and 55 makes so far.
- Where to find it? Printables
Birdhouse
Is there anything more magical than decorating your garden with an enchanted birdhouse? The creator of this design shared a video of the painting process, so hopefully, this will inspire you to create your own.
More than just a decoration, this birdhouse will bring joy and shelter to the birds in your neighborhood. You can hang it up with a string in a tree or attach it to a wall with screws.
- Who designed it? Shira
- How printable/popular is it? This beautiful birdhouse is everywhere, which can be seen from the 51 makes across the different sites.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse, Cults
VinoGrace
Here’s a modern, elegant, and original model to complement the best wine on any occasion. The holder was designed to offer security and practicality with a secure grip that leaves the bottle suspended and firm at the same time. It comes with two surface texture options, smooth and cracked, the latter appearing like a weathered sculpture that combines man-made and natural art.
The author makes the files available in STL and 3MF formats. While it may seem like a relatively easy and simple model to make without supports, the author recommends at least one edge or brim to ensure good adhesion. In the comments, makes have reported successful prints with various materials such as ASA and printing profiles estimated you’ll use between 115 and 182 g of material to make one of these yourself.
- Who designed it? Collecticraft
- How printable/popular is it? With over 740 downloads and 13 shared images of prints, this holder will leave you in good hands.
- Where to find it? MakerWorld
Headphone Stand
This sleek design is an elegant solution to the headphones that are cluttering up your living room. What’s better than turning a mess into decor?
This headphone stand easily prints in one piece with no need for supports or rafts.
- Who designed it? MakerBot
- How printable/popular is it? With 450 makes and 97 more remixes, you can get plenty of ideas on how to print your own.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Wolf Towel or Key Holder
The designer calls this a Witcher towel hook or key holder, but that excludes far too many makers who just want a cool wolf hook. Whether you choose to use this for towels, keys, oven mitts, jackets, or anything else needing a hook, it makes for great decor.
Be sure to review the printer setting from the designer because this one needs supports and alternating infill.
- Who designed it? Vladeer
- How printable/popular is it? There are 38 posted makes plus 3 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Elephant Cutlery Drainer
Not only is this a cute decoration for your counter, but it also drains water from its spout so cutlery can easily dry inside the elephant. Some makers in the community have also repurposed it for other uses, such as storing toothbrushes in the bathroom.
Minor supports are needed for the trunk, but there’s no major post-processing to worry about.
- Who designed it? aleiovanevcp
- How printable/popular is it? With over 183 makes and 11 remixes, there’s no doubt that this elephant’s in plenty of homes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Steampunk Light Switch
Fans of classic video games can print this light switch for single, double, or triple lights and get a little thrill each time they enter the room. Plus, it makes a great decoration on the wall for guests to talk about when they come over.
Each button prints separately so mix and match whichever colors match the rest of your decor (in so far as a video game controller can match living room decor).
- Who designed it? Bible9230
- How printable/popular is it? 30 makes and 2 remixes have been posted so far.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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