DIY projects can be exciting and therapeutic, allowing you to express yourself by transforming the home you live in. But if you are looking for a departure from the usual cowboy‑style decorations, here are some projects that are creative in style, but still simple enough to try yourself.
Let your walls reflect you. By customizing your own wall art, you can transform an ordinary wall into a showcase for your enthusiasm and style. Paint your own wall mural, making an abstract design to fit any room’s decor. Or try stenciling or decoupage, using scraps of paper or fabric to bring your own unique style to the walls.
Adding textures is a great way to create interest and character. Paint your walls as a background canvas and add 3-D decorations, like string art, wood artwork or wall panels. Mix and match colors and fonts to get the effect you’re going for. For an interesting twist, try using an arrays of paper sculptures, recalling works of vintage art.
Furniture shouldn’t be an afterthought. Transform your living room or bedroom with some clever furniture revamps. Update a dresser or bedside table with a fresh coat of paint and stencils or mosaic tiles. Or make a headboard for your bed that expresses your personality – think fabric or bold colors. Or even hang it from the ceiling with a line of rope or chain.
Bringing more organization and order to your space doesn’t have to mean giving into the mundane. Create your own series of shelves, with each one holding something unique from books to photos or candles. You can decorate the top of the shelves with plants, sculptures or anything that expresses you. To make it even more interesting, give each shelf a different design and coloring to distinguish them from each other.
Anyone can create a one-of-a-kind decorative piece with a bit of imagination. Try making a macramé hanging to hang from the ceiling of a room. Macramé is made from knotted cords and a variety of shapes, sizes, finishes and materials can be used to create art that is(); all your own. Or craft a mobile or hanging sculpture that is unique to you and can think a bright pop of life and color to any room.
For the DIY furniture maker, updating a piece doesn’t just stop at the surface. And as simple as it may seem,consider the effect of adding the texture that only wood can give. Re-veneering an old dresser or furniture can give it a new and attractive look or you could opt to strip and refinish it entirely for a complete transformation.
Bring color to your walls without the commitment of painting them. Upcycle an old cabinet or an out-of-date piece of furniture with some long-lasting wallpaper that will hold its beauty for years to come. Adhesive wallpapers are a great solution if you’re looking to try something new, but don’t want to commit to long-term change.
Upgrade small areas with personalized wall-punkings. That’s right, wall-punkings. Design some vibrant and intricate wall-punkings for an accent wall, or try alternating colors to create a fun, rainbow gradient effect. Add some personal phrases and diction that only you would understand, or even add some family photos for a unique and meaningful remembrance.
Play with texture and contrast to create a statement. If your style leans towards masculine and dramatic, maybe try a combination of black and white to get the result you want. Install some tiles or wood panelling for a bold look, or make a flap door to spice up the decor. You can also create texture by adding some natural elements like a moss wall for a nature-inspired atmosphere.
If you are looking for something truly unique for your home, why not DIY an illuminated wall shelf? Pick up some wood pieces from a craft store and assemble them into a display area that will showcase your favorite belongings. Then set up a small light, like a crystal ball or a candle holder to simulate a soft, cozy glow that reflects on the wall shelf.
Create a multi-purpose wall unit to serve as a storage space and an artistic project. Use planks and rods to assemble a single, large shelf, and then paint it up in any color you like. Hang some collapsible baskets from the shelf to add more storage, or attach some lovely gold hooks to hang jewelry or design pieces.
Light up your living room with some stylish, custom-made projectors. If you have some knowledge of simple electronics, you can make projectors from old cameras or mobile phones. Reutlitze the projectors to cast your favorite memories, random trinkets or images of your choice onto the wall.
Turn an old TV stand into a personal vanity. Put together a collection of plant pots, a mirror, makeup brushes and a compact table to make a makeshift closet. For an unexpected design touch, use vintage lampshades for lighting. This vanity station can be used to put makeup on in the mornings or doulbe as an evening side table to give the room an exotic feel.
Upcycle a mundane object into a planter. Recylcing plastic containers can be turned into holders for plants and other greenery. Just drill holes in them and spray paint them a few times, and then mount them onto the wall to create a vibrant wall garden.
Transform a simple bookshelf into a multi-functional divider. Install a few custom shelves within a bookcase-style partition, so you can store books and magazines while separating two spaces. The bookshelf will also serve as an art display, with enough room to hang paintings and flame-colored images so that every time you turn back, you’ll be reminded of your creative side.
Add some earthy touches to the room with stacked stone walls. Start by picking out some sizable stones and stacking them up against a wall. To finish, you can paint the wall, cover it with fabric, or apply a layer of scag to decorate. The natural look of stacked stone walls will give your décor a polished, rustic touch.
Flavored up with some themed décor. Dress up your room with some decorative items that pay homage to your favorite hobby or interest. Lit up a man cave with neon signs or put up an interesting collection of vintage clocks. Or why not try making your own colorful dream catcher or feather wall hanging as a token of your free-spiritedness.
Everyone wants to make a difference in their own home. Why not do it yourself? Start small and experiment with what you like. Stylish DIY home projects don’t have to break the bank, and they can bring out some awesome creativity that will make your home look like nobody else. Plus, creating things that are just for you will give you a sense of satisfaction that nothing else can give.