Cutting boards are one of the most useful items in the kitchen and something you need more than one of. They however can be expensive to buy and often not all that exciting. Making your own is simple and adds a unique personalized touch to your home, or would makes an extra special gift. Here are 7 diy cutting boards for all of the cutting board inspiration you need!

1. Designer Cutting Board From Scrap Wood

Turn pieces of scrap wood into a beautiful designer chopping board. I absolutely love the different wood colors in this diy designer cutting board. Learn how to make it here.

2. Leather Handle Cutting Board

Wanting something a bit different? Then this leather handle cutting board could be the one for you. This cuttping board can be made even simpler by keeping it in a rectangular or square shape but the v cut is a very interesting look. Click here to find the instructions.

3. Etched Cutting Boards

This is a great tutorial on how etch a cutting board. The perfect way to make a plain cutting board look modern and cool. Either test out this method on a store bought cutting board or follow one of the other tutorials to make you own diy cutting boards first then individualize them with an etched design.

4. Diy Wood Cutting Boards

These are beautiful thick rustic looking cutting boards. They make me want to bake a loaf of bread the design is so lovely! Read the detailed tutorial here.

5. Diy Farmhouse Tray

This stylish farmhouse tray was upcycled from an old cutting board! Decorative and functional and great for when guests come to visit. Click here to find the instructions.

6. Painted Cutting Boards

Painting the sides of a cutting board is a fun and easy way to revamp old boards that are in need of some love. A great way to help you remember what one is used for vegetables and which is used for meat. Read more here.

7. Cutting Board with Marble Cheese Plate

Wow! This cutting board with marble cheese plate is a work of art! It is extremely functional while being stylish at the same time. This is the ideal diy cutting board project if you are after something a little more challenging to complete which will reward you with amazing results. Click here for the full tutorial.