{"id":419,"date":"2026-01-28T10:52:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/3d-printing-for-the-home-15-useful-things\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T22:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T19:04:16","slug":"3d-printing-for-the-home-15-useful-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/3d-printing-for-the-home-15-useful-things\/","title":{"rendered":"3D printing for the home \u2014 15 useful things worth printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>15 useful things for the home worth printing on a 3D printer<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of trawling the shops or ordering from AliExpress with three weeks\u2019 delivery, you can print the thing you need in a few hours, exactly to your dimensions. We\u2019ve collected 15 practical items that customers order from us most often. Each one is tried and tested.<\/p>\n<h2>Kitchen<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Hooks for kitchen utensils<\/h3>\n<p>Self-adhesive hooks or hooks for a rail. The beauty of 3D printing is that you can make a hook to fit exactly the diameter of your rail, which you won\u2019t find in a shop. We print these in batches of 5\u201310 \u2014 one of our most popular household orders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA \u2014 strong enough for light utensils.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Pot lid holder<\/h3>\n<p>Lids are an eternal problem. A holder on the inside of a cupboard door frees up space and ends the chaos. We design it for a specific number of lids of different diameters \u2014 so everything fits perfectly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PETG \u2014 holds more weight and isn\u2019t afraid of moisture. More about <a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/pla-vs-petg-vs-tpu\/\">the difference between PLA, PETG and TPU<\/a> in a separate article.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Spice organiser<\/h3>\n<p>A tiered stand or a wall rack for jars. Measure your jars, set the dimensions \u2014 and you get an organiser that fits your cupboard perfectly. One of our customers ordered one for 24 Kotanyi jars \u2014 it fitted to the millimetre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA \u2014 the load is minimal.<\/p>\n<h2>Bathroom<\/h2>\n<h3>4. Toothbrush holder<\/h3>\n<p>A compact holder with holes for water to drain. You can add a compartment for the toothpaste tube. A simple solution that makes the area around the sink much tidier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PETG \u2014 withstands constant contact with water.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Soap dish with drainage<\/h3>\n<p>A ribbed surface or drain holes \u2014 the soap doesn\u2019t go soggy. It prints in an hour and lasts for years. We printed one for our own office \u2014 it\u2019s been working without problems for two years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PETG \u2014 for a damp environment.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Shower head holder<\/h3>\n<p>The standard bracket broke or doesn\u2019t fit? A printed holder solves the problem for pennies. The key is to measure the diameter of the rail and the shower head accurately (with callipers, not by eye).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PETG \u2014 withstands temperature changes and moisture.<\/p>\n<h2>Desk<\/h2>\n<h3>7. Cable organiser<\/h3>\n<p>Clips, holders, guides \u2014 small parts that transform a workspace. Charging, headphone and USB cables all stay in place, and nothing falls behind the desk. We print these regularly \u2014 it\u2019s one of those items people order again when they move their desk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA \u2014 quite enough for light cables.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Smartphone stand<\/h3>\n<p>With the best viewing angle for videos or video calls. You can include a hole for the charging cable. There are dozens of interesting versions on Printables \u2014 from minimalist ones to complex designs with adjustable angles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA \u2014 a light item with no special requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Stationery holder<\/h3>\n<p>A pen pot or a multi-compartment organiser with sections for paper clips, sticky notes and USB sticks. Any design \u2014 from geometric to themed. It can be made in your company colours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA \u2014 a big choice of colours, including silk and matte.<\/p>\n<h2>Repairs<\/h2>\n<h3>10. Spare parts for household appliances<\/h3>\n<p>A broken fridge foot, a shelf bracket, a door latch \u2014 little things that sometimes mean replacing a whole appliance. 3D printing lets you recreate the broken part in a few hours. Customers bring in the broken original part \u2014 we measure it, model it and print a copy. This is one of our most frequent types of order.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PETG \u2014 strength and resistance to loads.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Furniture handles<\/h3>\n<p>A cupboard handle broke and that model is no longer made? A printed handle can replicate the original or become a stylish replacement. We recently printed a set of 12 handles for a kitchen \u2014 the customer wanted to change the style of the furniture without replacing it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PETG \u2014 withstands daily use.<\/p>\n<h3>12. End caps and mounts<\/h3>\n<p>Pipe end caps, chair feet, curtain rail brackets \u2014 all the things that are hard to find in the right size in a shop. 3D printing is ideal here \u2014 every part is made to specific dimensions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA or PETG \u2014 depending on the load.<\/p>\n<h2>Decor<\/h2>\n<h3>13. Decorative vases<\/h3>\n<p>Geometric, spiral, minimalist \u2014 shapes you won\u2019t find in ordinary shops. For dried flowers and decorative arrangements. We print vases in silk PLA \u2014 the material has a lovely sheen and looks expensive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA \u2014 a big choice of colours and textures.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Photo frames<\/h3>\n<p>Tabletop or wall-mounted, in non-standard sizes and shapes. Especially useful for unusual photo formats where a standard frame won\u2019t fit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA \u2014 strong enough for decor.<\/p>\n<h3>15. Figurines and statuettes<\/h3>\n<p>Personal figurines, tabletop game miniatures, themed holiday decor. We print in PLA at a 0.12 mm layer height \u2014 the detail is very good for FDM.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA \u2014 the best detail of all FDM materials.<\/p>\n<h2>Four more popular orders<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the kitchen, bathroom and desk, customers regularly order four more things.<\/p>\n<h3>16. Plant pot<\/h3>\n<p>Any shape and exact size, a built-in drip tray or even a self-watering system. We printed a series of geometric pots for a caf\u00e9 in Lviv \u2014 a whole collection in a single design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PETG \u2014 unafraid of moisture and doesn\u2019t deform.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Cookie cutters<\/h3>\n<p>Cookies shaped like a logo, a favourite character or a holiday theme. Before New Year and Easter we print dozens of these cutters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PLA or PETG \u2014 the cutter doesn\u2019t get hot; ideally, coat it with food-safe varnish.<\/p>\n<h3>18. Lithophanes and personalised gifts<\/h3>\n<p>A lithophane is a photo that appears when light shines through thin white plastic. We also print name keyrings, name plates and miniature copies of buildings. More ideas in the article on <a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/3d-printed-gifts-and-souvenirs\/\">3D-printed gifts and souvenirs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> white PLA for lithophanes, PETG if the gift needs to be tough.<\/p>\n<h3>19. Electronics enclosure<\/h3>\n<p>For an Arduino, Raspberry Pi or DIY device \u2014 made to fit the board exactly, with cut-outs for connectors and buttons and ventilation. Details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/enclosure-printing\/\">enclosure 3D printing<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Material:<\/strong> PETG \u2014 strong and heat-resistant.<\/p>\n<h2>How to choose the material<\/h2>\n<p>A simple rule: <strong>PLA<\/strong> for decor and light items, <strong>PETG<\/strong> for parts that touch water or work under load. If in doubt, the <a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/pla-vs-petg-vs-tpu\/\">detailed comparison of PLA, PETG and TPU<\/a> will help. Or just message us \u2014 we\u2019ll advise.<\/p>\n<p>Most household items cost from 150 to 1,000 UAH. Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/prices\/\">price list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to print?<\/h2>\n<p>Got an idea or a ready-made model? Send it to us \u2014 we\u2019ll work out the price and lead time. No model? We\u2019ll tell you where to find a ready-made one (on Printables, Thingiverse or MakerWorld) or who can make it. We print most household items in 1\u20132 days and ship anywhere in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/contact\/\">Order 3D printing for your home<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Order 3D printing<\/h2>\n<p>Need quality 3D printing? <a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/3d-printing-services\/\">order printing<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/prices\/\">prices from 5 UAH\/g<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/3dprint.lviv.ua\/en\/materials\/\">materials<\/a>. Delivery across Ukraine by Nova Poshta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15 useful things for the home worth printing on a 3D printer Instead of trawling the shops or ordering from AliExpress with three weeks\u2019 delivery, you can print the thing you need in a few hours, exactly to your dimensions. We\u2019ve collected 15 practical items that customers order from us most often. 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