Transforming a home doesn’t have to be expensive or tedious! In fact, with a bit of inventiveness and creativity, DIY projects can actually be fun and incredibly rewarding. Here are some great DIY project ideas that can help to quickly and enjoyably revamp any home.
1. Re-purpose old items. Breeze into any room with a renewed sense of energy and purpose with re-puprosed items from around the house. Repurpose old furniture, décor items, and other pieces to make a space feel truly new and unique. Recycling old items is great for the environment too.
2. Change up the layout. Get inspired and add a bit of pizazz to your rooms with a simple yet effective change in the furniture layout. Moving furniture, even if it’s only slightly, can make a huge difference in bringing life to any room.
3. Add pops of colour. Reinvigorate a dull space with colour. Colours have the power to instantly set the mood of a room. Dress up a room with a bright throw cushion, or set the tone with some sleek curtains.
4. DIY art. And finally, add a touch of personality with homemade art pieces. If you’re feeling crafty, don’t be afraid to let our imagination drive the design process. From thread art to framed photos, these little details can make a big impact.
These home transformation projects are incredibly straightforward and cost-effective. Before you know it, your home will have been given a new, stylish makeover.
5. Rearrange furniture for gradual transformation. You may not want or need to completely re-design the layout of a room or space, but that doesn’t mean you cannot gain advantages in rearranging the area. Move furniture a few inches at a time, placing large furniture pieces in the most advantageous distance from the wall or removing any obstacles. Simple changes like this can also free up additional storage in certain nooks, or create a new viewpoint in a living area.
6. Change the texture of your living space. Wall designs can completely coordinate the look of one or more rooms. With the help of some paint, stencils, fabric and wallpaper, homeowners can successfully combine light and dark colors on the walls, opt for light and airy fabrics and drape sheer curtains while changing the texture of cushions or upholstered furniture.
7. Refresh tired furniture. Even furniture that’s seen its best days can be given a new, fresh look. Upholstered furniture can be painted, fabric covers can be added to chairs, footstools or sofas for a unique look, while armchairs, tables or other furniture can be spruced up with a new coat or wax or paint.
8. Create a gallery wall. Showcase art and memories with a gorgeous gallery wall. Since the aim is not to have the wall perfectly symmetrical,you can get creative when positioning large frames or photo groupings next to each other, along with different shapes and sizes of picture frames.
9. Repurpose a piece of furniture. Re-imagine a piece of furniture by transforming it with paint or fabric. Whether you want to refinish an old piece of furniture with a new color, add new hardware, or add a fabric object, there are plenty of ideas for you to get creative and achieve a new look.
10. Hang shelves artfully. Hanging shelves often constitutes the most important element when creating decorative displays. Positioning shelves or cubbies can create contrast against the other elements in a room, such as walls, furniture, or flooring. If you want to use the shelves to display accent pieces, hang them in relation to the size and shape of the piece you wish to display.
11. Add a piece from the past. Give a nod to your past with a piece from a couple of decades ago, such as hanging a vintage lampshade, placing an old mirror, or adding a refurbished antique.
12. Use different lamps for various ambient levels. Create different luminous atmospheres by placing various lamps around the house. For instance, place a larger lamp in the center of a room for an overall feeling of spaciousness, and smaller lamps in corners for more intimate lighting.
13. Experiment with bold rugs. Bright colors and bold patterns create a focal point in a room. Rugs are an excellent choice to add a strong pop of color. Look for vintage carpets or bold modern patterns in the proper size and materials for each area of your house or apartment.
14. Add pillows or throws for warmth. It’s amazing how a few decorative pillows and throws can provide instant comfort and warmth to any living room or bedroom. Different fabrics and colors can reinvigorate the look of a sofa, bed or chair.