When it comes to sprucing up your home, why not have some fun with it? DIY projects are an amazing and creative way to add some personality and fun to your home, plus you get the added benefit of having a project to work on and the satisfaction of a job well done with the result decor. Here are some ideas for DIY projects for your home that you can tackle without breaking the bank!
Shake it up with some wall art. Get out that brush and let your creative side take over. Use bold colors and interesting designs to bring some life to a room. Bring a little bit of the outdoors in with a plant shelf. Adorn your wall with some shelves made from wood. Place some small succulents, aloe, and ivy plants on the shelves to give your living room or home office that soothing touch of nature.
Put up some showpieces with potted plants. This option is both easy and low-cost. Grab some potted plants of varying sizes and place them in different spots around the room. Some creative examples here are using teacups and mugs as holders for small plants, or repurposing an old birdcage as a pot holder for a succulent.
Lighten up your space with some DIY lamps. Creating your own lamps really isn’t as hard as it sounds, and you can even recycle some items to make your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Take an old lampshade, or a mason jar or even an empty bottle, and make it even more unique by adding some fabric or twine. Not only will you have a beautiful and unique light fixture, but you’ll also have an excellent conversation starter.
Give your walls a bit of an “artistic edge” with some vintage frames. Find old frames at flea markets or second-hand stores and use them to make some creative wall art. Or you could buy a set of modern frames and use mixed media like buttons or fabric to give them an interesting look.
Create a room within a room. Add some great vibes to your home with a pocket reading nook. All you need is some thin plywood, strings, and finish nails. You can also hang some floating shelves, and if you want to take it one step further, you can add a hammock to your cozy little spot.
Bring a vintage feel to the modern home by upcycling furniture. If you have an old piece of furniture that you want to renovate into something modern and cool, you can totally do it. You can choose to add some new fabric, hardware, or paint to the furniture, or you can purchase some funky upholstery or accessories to give it a fresh new look.
Upcycle some ordinary objects into something extraordinary. Repurpose old glass bottles to hold flowers or paint some old cans for a fun storage solution. You can even use old cupcake wrappers to give glass jars a new, fashionable look. You can also use old tiles to create a stunning back-splash in the kitchen or use upholstery fabric to bring new life to an old couch.
Bubble wrap isn’t just for packing. Transform your boring old walls into something modern and cool with some creative bubble-wrap art. This is an easy project that you can do in no time. All you have to do is take some pieces of bubble wrap and use them to create a unique pattern on your walls.
Put a spin on your indoor plants. Join the hanging plant movement and make your own planter using macramé. Macramé is an enjoyable activity that will bring some texture into your home and will add interest to an interior wall. Plus, with the colorful threads of your macramé planter, you’ll be able to create indoor gardens with minimal effort.
Make a statement piece with rope. Rope is an inexpensive material that you can use to create all kinds of hanging décor. You can use it to hang planters, make wall decorations, or create a dreamy canopy over your bed. Rope will give any space in your home that custom, personal touch and is sure to be a conversation starter.
Anchor your walls with some driftwood art. Driftwood adds a beachy feel to any room, and it’s easy to make your own driftwood art. All you need is some driftwood and some string and you can hang your artwork in any room for a unique and cozy atmosphere.
Showcase your love of nature with a terrarium. A terrarium is a great way to bring nature inside your home without necessarily having to have a green thumb. Plus, you can use recycled jars or even old fish tanks to make your own terrarium. All you need is some soil, charcoal, and plants, and you can create a colorful indoor garden that will bring color and life to your home.
Finally, get creative with color. Paint is one of the best ways to quickly transform the look of any room. Choose paint colors that suit your personality, and use them to create an entirely new look for your home. You can choose a signature color for each room or mix and matching bold colors to create something truly unique.
Painting isn’t your only option when it comes to adding color though. You can also add a touch of color to your home by using colorful pillows, rugs, curtains, and other accessories. This will not only give your home a whole new look, but it will also make it feel more welcoming and homey.