Are you looking to transform your home on a tight budget? DIY projects are the perfect solution. With creativity, you can turn an empty corner into a stylish corner! Whether you’re looking to add open shelving, repurposed furniture, wall art, or a plant wall – these budget friendly projects will get your wheels turning.
When first starting to accessorize your home with DIY projects, it’s beneficial to look around and see what you already have. You’ll be surprised at how much you can use that’s already lying around. With this being said, don’t be afraid to shop around at thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets. Such thrifted finds and upcycle projects can bring fresh life to a room. Opting for secondhand items instead of new ones can be much easier on your wallet.
Open shelves are a great way to show off decor without spending a fortune. Wooden crates from the thrift store or scrap wood from your local hardware store can be turned into industrial though stylish shelves. By painting or staining the wood, you can easily match or complement your decor.
Wallpaper is a great way to update any wall without spending lots of money. If you opt for a smaller sized room, you might be able to get away with using one roll of wallpaper, or a few rolls depending on the size. You can find wallpaper in vintage stores or at a discounted price online. Another great budget wall decor idea is string art. This is where a pattern is created by hammering nails into a corkboard and then connecting each nail with twine or string.
Have plants but don’t have the budget for a planter? Repurpose mason jars and paint them for a rustic feel. Mason jars can also be used to store and display knick knacks. However, instead of the vintage metal, you can easily use a gold spray paint for a modern, updated look. With a touch of creativity, you can have a unique plant and storage display.
A fun way to accessorize any room is with art. From drawings to paintings – art not only adds aesthetic but adds personality to the room. Painting is a great way to add a personal touch to any wall. Not to mention it’s an inexpensive way to add colour and vibrancy to the space. If you are not a fan of painting, switch out art prints seasonally. Opt for DIY projects such as creating your own frames with wooden pieces. You can also find art at local art stores and even online.
On the walls, frames filled with special momentos such as postcards or Polaroid pictures can help you make your space feel homely and also share with others fond memories. Repurposing of furniture is also a great idea. Whether you paint a chest of drawers or fabricate the legs with metal, this gives new life to an old furniture piece. Do it yourself projects can be a very effective and inexpensive way to accessorize your home.