With all this extra time on your hands, why not get a little crafty? Make some artistic changes to your home with these top 10 diy home projects. Those who love to DIY can get creative, delight in the many possibilities and even save money in the process.
No tools? No problem. For starters, you don’t need extensive tools to do many of these projects. Some general household items like paint, a few wooden boards and some basic hardware are all you need to get your ideas rolling.
You don’t have to be an expert. All it takes is a little bit of research. Take, for instance, a DIY cupboard and cabinet makeover. As long as you’re willing to invest a little time, you can learn how-to from the comfort of your own home. Many helpful online tutorials are available, and most of them are absolutely free.
Make your space a little brighter. Shades of yellow, teal and green make any room look cheerful. Just taking a few cans of spray paint and transforming an old, rusted table into a chic work of art could be great fun.
For a more practical purpose, painting furniture can help prolong its life. Now that you’ve added some pizzazz, you can cover rough spots on chairs, counters or other items and best of all–it’s so easy and takes little effort.
Go bold and add a statement piece. Make a statement with a bold piece of art or statement wall. Something like an over-sized wall hanging with a knock-out colour combination or an eye-catching print with negative space that adds dimension and texture.
Liven up tired walls. Wallpapers bring stunning visual appeal to any room by amplifying its vibrancy. Instead of painting them, try to add lots of different textures and striking colors with removable wallpapers that are easily replaceable.
Create a natural look. Decorating with plants is very therapeutic and a great way to bring life into your home. Natural greenery provides visual interest and softness to any space, and also fills it with oxygen.
Incredible Ikea hacks. Get the look of unique, luxury furniture with a few Ikea items here and a few hacks there. Take items from your local craft store, Stones Haus or shop online for a totally cinematic experience.
Create a statement ceiling. Putting ceilings on the back burner no more. Transform your ceiling with ways such as painting it an entirely different color or adding star stickers, foil or decals.
Let there be light. Sometimes the best decor for a room is lighting. Strategically placed lamps, chandeliers, string lights or very tall floor standing lamps can make an amazing statement and provide ample light to every area.
Mirror mirror on the wall. Mirrors are not only aesthetically pleasing but also create the illusion of a larger space. Install a large mirror near a window to make the room feel brighter and larger.
DIY planter boxes. Transform a boring balcony, porch or patio into an urban garden with wooden planters. Make a statement with unique, modern designs that shout personality. Put or hang the boxes wherever you choose and enjoy it while working from home.
Artisanal touches. Indulge in DIY crafts such as hand weaving an eye-catching wall hanging or macramé hangings for an captivating touch of decor. Join the community of artists whose only mission is to spread joy.
Driftwood and rock sculptures. A fun home decoration idea is to do some driftwood projects or rock sculptures. As a very chic style of decorating, this one is sure to make people take a second look.
The wow effect. You could also go for the truly wow effect, either by arranging all of your art in one place or grouping it together. Curate an legendary 59th art corner.
DIY accents. Find the perfect glamorous decor to your home by making your own accents. Get inspired by DIY jewelry such as earrings, necklaces and bracelets. For those of you with a green thumb, you can even create a DIY terrarium.
Extreme facelift. Have an old and tired looking bookcase? Refresh it simply by sanding it back or adding dowels for a modern look. To add some colour, choose two contrasting paint colours or one to accenuate the wood’s natural colour.
Pop of colors. Update the look of a dull wall with bright, fun colors. Paint a portion of the wall aside from the furniture and fill it with bright, pops of color. Add one or two colors and use it as an accent wall.
Rustic allure. Take an old piece of wood, paint it white and hang it as if it were a shelf. You can hang some statement pieces on it and, voila – you just gave life to the wall!
The thrift-store transformation. Make a statement with a furniture piece from a thrift store. Can’t find the perfect piece? DIY it! Restore or give new life to furniture, simply by giving it a fresh paint job.
A fresh splash of paint. Upgrade your room just by painting the door a new color. It adds an element of surprise, and transforms the interior of your house.
Time to get crafting! Feeling inspired? Get to it and begin your dream project today! Whether you decide to update the walls with bright pops of color, scrap the furniture for something a little more hip or make a statement with a bold statement piece, these DIY projects are sure to make a house feel like home.