DIY projects allow us to turn our homes into ideal dream spaces that suit our individual personalities. Whether you are looking for a new way to repurpose unused items, craft simple wall décor with materials lying around the house, or just inject a unique spin to any room in your home, making small changes can help create the perfect home atmosphere. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Looking for some quick and easy DIY décor ideas? Try repurposing kitchen items that may be lying around the house. Coffee cans and mason jars make great storage solutions for the kitchen, bedroom, and bath, and you can even use them as a decorative statement to show your creative side. Mason jars also make fantastic vases for dried and fresh flower arrangements, and can be mounted on to the wall to decorate any room.
Have some old mugs around the house? Don’t throw them away – turn them into clever plant pots! Repainted mugs placed on a windowsill make great mini herb gardens, which look cute and are also handy to have around when you’re in the kitchen.
Upcycled furniture can also help add personality to your home. If you have a piece that you need to give new life to, find one that resonates with your existing décor and put your own spin on it with the help of stencils, fabric, or paint. This is a great way to add a splash of colour to any room.
For a more dramatic transformation, switch up your furniture arrangement too. Move pieces around the room, this will help to tie the different areas together and add more functional use to less-utilised spaces.
In the kitchen, there’s plenty of opportunities to make alterations. If your cabinets and shelves are looking tired, consider refinishing them for a fresh look. If you’re preparing dinner for guests, upgrade your table with some new tableware. Pile on a selection of patterned plates and vintage silverware to really impress.
If you’re on a budget, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to refresh your décor. Wall art can be made using items you already have on hand – images, patterns, and designs – and framed as a bold statement piece.
Mirrors are a fantastic decorating tool – they reflect light and make any room feel larger. Place them near furniture to expand any space and to create a grand showcase of the furniture.
Lighting is important too – table and floor lamps offer more illumination to the space and help set a different mood. You could even make your own standing lamp by mounting a light bulb onto an old wooden chair.
Sometimes all it takes are a few minor updates to turn your home into a dream space. Speak to your friends, family, and neighbours for ideas, and experiment by combining different pieces together. Have fun and enjoy the process, and you’ll soon have a beautiful home transformed!