7 Home DIY Projects to Brighten Up Your Home and Your Mood

Sure, sometimes it’s nice to lounge around in our pajamas all day, but after a few days stuck at home, we can start feeling a bit stir crazy.​ When we start to feel this way, it’s important to get out and do something to help brighten up both our home and our mood.​ Lucky for us, home DIY projects can be a great way to spruce up our environment and create a happier atmosphere.​ Here are 7 simple home DIY projects that can help to improve both the look and feel of our home;

Painting is a quick and easy way to brighten up our living space.​ Consider painting the walls in a fresh coat of paint to give the room a new, happy vibe.​ Plus, this easy project can be done in just a few hours, and wouldn’t require too much long-term commitment if a new color doesn’t work out!

Reorganizing never fails to give a room an instant boost.​ Look around and see where changes can be made.​ Even something as simple as moving a chair or rearranging the art on the walls can quickly brighten up a dull space.​ Plus, this project doesn’t require money or skill, and can be done in no time at all.​

DIY wall art is a great option for those seeking to add some extra flair to their home décor.​ Whether we purchase or make our own, this unique, creative element can quickly make our home feel brighter and more personal.​ From framed photographs to framed dried flowers, the options are nearly endless!

One of the easiest and most rewarding projects is DIY wall sconces.​ With just a few materials and some basic carpentry skills, we can make our own custom wall sconces that can instantly add a unique, handmade touch to rooms.​

Creating a garden is a project that not only can be a therapeutic activity for us, but can also quickly brighten up our living space.​ From succulents to lemon trees, there’s something for everyone to choose from that will help to make a home feel refreshingly new.​ Not to mention, many plants are known to clean the air we breathe.​

Try our hand at reviving any old furniture.​ Old bookshelves, kitchen tables and chairs can be given an entirely new look with some paint, new knobs, and fresh upholstery.​ Just imagine the transformation! It’s a creative way to quickly add color and life to our home.​

Hanging pictures isn’t just for the walls, either.​ We can easily take any old piece of furniture and add some flair with photos, artwork and other hangings.​ Plus, this is a simple project that doesn’t take much time and can often be done with little to no money.​

Using wallpaper is an easy way to add some pizzazz to any room.​ With so many patterns and colors to choose from, we can find something special that reflects our personality and brings a unique atmosphere to our home.​ Best of all, wallpaper is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to bring some life into any room.​

Building window boxes is a great solution for those looking to add a touch of nature to their home’s exterior.​ Making our own custom window box can be accomplished using a variety of materials and they make a great place for plants and flowers to thrive while adding an attractive feature to our home.​

Natural lighting is essential in achieving a brighter atmosphere in our living spaces, and can be accomplished by simply opening up our curtains and blinds.​ Natural light is known to improve not only our living environment, but also our overall mood.​ Not to mention, this DIY project won’t cost us a single penny.​

Who says DIY projects have to be solely indoors? Amping up our outdoor space with DIY projects can be just what we need to turn a boring space into something special.​ From string lights to patio furniture, the possibilities are endless.​ Plus, we can enjoy our outdoor DIY projects even if the sun is nowhere to be found!

Making upgrades to our homes doesn’t have to be expensive.​ Don’t feel like running to the store? No problem.​ Time to let our creative juices flow.​ Something as simple as switching out the knobs on our kitchen cabinets or aisle covers can make a world of difference.​ Plus, this project can be completed in under an hour.​

Does our home feel dull and lifeless? Do we want to make an upgrade without a hefty credit card bill? As we can see, there are plenty of ways to make improvements to our homes without spending too much time or money.​ And most importantly, these seven DIY projects can quickly help to brighten up both the look and feel of our home and our mood.​ What DIY project should we try next?