Do you want to give your home an upgrade but don’t have a lot of cash? Do you like having a place to call your own and don’t like copying the trends of others? Easy and creative DIY projects could be the perfect solution for your home’s transformation! Not only that, the projects won’t break the bank and are easy to make.
Rearrange your furniture. All it takes is moving around the existing furniture that you already have. It can be anything from moving the sofa to a different location to shifting the couch near the door or perhaps shifting the chairs by the window. This will give your home a new look that will turn heads. It’s also free and doesn’t need any extra money. Get creative and take it up a notch with painting the furniture with a new color. Little changes like these can make a huge difference to your home.
Choose a feature wall and revamp it. Don’t know where to start? Pick one wall in your living space and use removable wallpaper to transform it. Research on the trends and pick one that you like. You could also add wallpapers with motifs or have a pattern with geometrical shapes. Don’t like wallpaper? Take it up another notch and indulge in creative ideas such as painting a mural with your favorite characters, painting half of the wall and leaving the other half with some kind of artwork or put up a wall shelf with your favorite things.
Upgrade your curtains. When was the last time you upgraded your curtains? Curtains are a focal point and can give your home a refresh with minimal effort. Not only that, you don’t have to splurge to get a pair of curtains. Look out for thrift stores and check out vintage finds. It’s a great way to add some color and texture to your living and bedroom spaces.
Light is important. Lighting can sometimes bring out the best in your home. Natural lighting for your home can be achieved with windows and sunshine. You can also switch up the lighting fixtures that just take up space. Add some floor lamps or a table lamp by the side of your sofa. A light bouquet on your wall will give you the perfect mood for your evening. Moreover, you don’t have to buy expensive lighting. Look out for secondhand items and upcycle lamps for your home.
Create a gallery wall. If walls are a canvas then create a canvas. Put up a gallery wall with a collection of both vintage and modern items. Include images, frames, mirrors, hangings, necklaces or whatever catches your fancy. This is a painless project and looks best when done on your own. It’s also a great way to make use of the bare walls that you have.
Add some plants and herbs. Plants can make every living space better, in more ways than one. You won’t need an outdoor area to start a mini herb or vegetable garden. Get creative and fix a wheelbarrow in your balcony and use it as a planter. It will not only attract butterflies but will give your outdoor space a new look. Add a few pots in and around the living and bedroom spaces too. Not only do they liven up the home, the herbs are great for potluck.
Bring out the artist in you. Paint your furniture and shelves with a fresh color or liven up dull surfaces with stenciling. Painting furniture is a time-consuming activity but it’s totally worth it. Not only that, it adds a personal touch to your home. Buy some stenciling equipment and reuse an old table into a new masterpiece.
Create a reading nook. Curl up with your favorite book in a cozy corner. You’ll only need a long comfortable cushion, some blankets and a few bookshelves for your reading corner. You could also add some fairy lights next to your shelves for extra charm. Now you’ll never be without a place to read.
Go out on a tile hunt. When was the last time you changed the tiles in the kitchen or bathroom? You don’t have to get the fanciest tile to completely change the look of your home either. Go to a few warehouses or garage sales, look for tiles that inspire you and buy them. Get creative and put up a pattern on one of your walls. It’s a great way to add some color and texture to your kitchen and bathroom.
Paint the walls. Out of ideas to spruce up your home? Paint the wall! Paint will always remain a classic and look fresh for a long time. This isn’t the same as your childhood bedroom paint. Be brave and experiment with colors, textures, themes, and wallpapers. It’ll give a whole new makeover to your home and cost almost nothing.
Add lights and mirrors. Mirrors are the trick to doing interior design like a champion. And don’t forget the perfect lighting. Place some mini lights draped over the bed frame or curtains to add a magical touch to your bedroom. Choose bulbs that glow in soft shades of white that can instantly add more light. And to enhance the ambiance even more, place a full-size wall mirror that will give an interesting reflection of the lighting.
Add rugs and carpets. To jazz up any room, rugs and carpets are essential. Short pile or colourful printed rugs can instantly add texture and character to any room. Don’t have the budget to buy fancy carpets? Look around for flea market carpets that can look new with a few hours of cleaning and some elbow grease.
TV wall mounts. Don’t have any additional space for a TV stand? Wall mount it! Take it up a level and add a little decor to it. With a few brackets and screws, you can wall mount the TV and upgrade your entertainment corner.
Create a command center. Create a command center with cork boards and add pictures, notes, and important reminders. Write to-do lists on chalkboards or download wallpapers with printed to-do lists. You can also hang up messages, table calendars, and papers. It’s the perfect way to keep the family on track.
Create an organized bookshelf. Show off your character with an organized bookshelf. Arrange books according to genre, color, size, or topic. Any possible way that you like. Use decorative containers and organize items on each shelf. Throw in some plants or a few curated items like bookends to make it look personalized.
Replace the door hardware. Hardware mounted on doors can make or break them. Upgrade the locks, the handles, and the knobs with affordable options available in the market. They’re really easy to fix and can make your furniture look more premium than ever before.
Accessorize the space. Have a corner in your house and don’t know what to do with it? How about using it as a mini-library with bookstairs? You can make use of any space like this with a few creative accessories or wall decor. Introduce scents to your home with scented candles, fresh flowers, tea lights, and some potted plants.
Change up the lampshades. Replacing lampshades can be the simplest and easiest way to change the look of any room. Look at the color of your walls and choose accordingly. If your walls are brightly colored, go for lighter shades and if the walls are dull, pick something more colorful and vibrant.