Best 3D Printing Home Ideas in 2021
Not everyone knows how to work with 3D Modeling and CAD software off the bat. With that, you can start with various 3D models that many users have downloaded, tested, and enjoyed. Most of these models are free for download, so spending from this point on is only on high-quality filaments.
There are a ton of models uploaded to online repositories like Thingiverse, MyMinifactory, prusaprinters.org, and others. However, not every model available is tested to be optimized for 3D printing. You may want to start with our selection, which are the most popular models from Thingiverse. Soon, you may learn to create a 3D model for yourself!
Practical Things to 3D Print
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Planters, Pots, and Vases




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This geometric flower pot for succulents comes in three variations, and more! The creator, SchulteGeileTechnik, has included the three variations of succulent pots, a thinner inner pot for each, and an STL for the base tray as well.
Each succulent pot has an inside diameter of 60-65 mm, with about 60mm height, perfect for succulents.
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Modular design is a trend in the 3D printing world, so expect more modular designs in this list. As for the Plantygon, this planter is created to be stackable with each other, not only for the sole purpose of design but also for functionality.
The planter has sloped drain holes that lead to the planters below them, so water from the topmost plant will flow down to the neighboring Plantygons.
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Organizers, racks, and drawers




This collection by O3D features his modular drawer creations ready for 3D printing. This set includes 6 models, of which 5 of them are modular drawers. His most popular, however, are The Hive, and Modular Drawers 2.0 stackable drawers. The drawers have separate parts that you can print with your desired filament colors.
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This project is a 3D printable connector set for creating a customizable shelf system. The files include six types of “moidules” or connectors that are used to connect boards with 9 mm thickness.
Have other board thicknesses? The creator also provided modified versions that can be used with various thicknesses, namely: 12 mm, ½ in, and ¼ in.
In case your board size is not within the selection, another creator, mike_mattala created the Shelfie, a parametric version of the Moidules. Meaning, you can modify the connectors easily using the Customizer tool in Thingiverse.
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Hooks and handles


Need a hook for a lot of purposes? This customizable U-hook can be what you need. Easily customize this U-hook for your specific needs.
Using Thingiverse’s Customizer, you can adjust the dimensions, add second hooks, modify screw holes and more. If you have no time for creating your own, you can also browse the remixes made by other users.
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Kitchen


This simple print is a 3D model based on GrabOpener, a cool one-handed bottle and can opener. This project contains four versions, with the first version a full 3D printed one, and the three has a slot for a magnet, coin, and a combination of both.
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Eliminate the problem of keeping opened packages of powdered products with this bag clip and cap. This print can make your opened packages a resealable one that can be easier to keep!
This project includes four files, the bag clip, the screw insert, and two types of caps.