Decorating your home doesn’t have to be an expensive affair. Take inspiration from these beautiful DIY room decor ideas.
1. Blanket/towel ladder
This space-saving trick also functions as a fun and easy way to jazz up your feng shui. Adore Magazine states that sleek towel ladders are one of the hottest home decor trends right now. You can buy a cheap wooden ladder, or even build one yourself and customizing it with pegs or colours that match your room. You’ll have a chic place to hang plants, hats, towels, clothes, or blankets—keeping your floor space neat and tidy.
2. Easy custom dresser
Ever have trouble finding the perfect placemat? Well, maybe it’s time to get creative; you can easily make one yourself with any fabric of your choice. Wam Home Decor tells us that “Adding a splash of colour or texture to your table with placemats and table runners can be a refreshing change to an everyday meal”. It’s one of those cool things to make at home that just give you so much satisfaction when you see the finished product.
Simply cut out the fabric to your desired size and shape. Cut out two more of the same measurements from vinyl sheets. Place the fabric between the sheets, iron it on, and trim the edges. Voila! DIY placemats.
3. DIY placemats
Ever have trouble finding the perfect placemat? Well, maybe it’s time to get creative; you can easily make one yourself with any fabric of your choice. It’s one of those cool things to make at home that just give you so much satisfaction when you see the finished product.
Simply cut out the fabric to your desired size and shape. Cut out two more of the same measurements from vinyl sheets. Place the fabric between the sheets, iron it on, and trim the edges. Voila! DIY placemats.
4. Sea-inspired craft decor wall
Add personality to an otherwise uninspired room. This scallop-shaped wall art accentuates both living rooms and bedrooms; all you need are thin plywood sheets, mounting tape, and some metallic markers.
5. Light shades
Turn your dining area into your home’s centrepiece. These beautiful DIY light shades draw the eye and provide a very unique touch. You can use identical nesting bowls, or you can switch it up by using bowls of different styles and sizes.
This is one of those great craft ideas for beginners, with just a little bit of effort you can have your llight shades looking fantastic!
6. Pillowcase hamper
Here’s another one of those brilliant yet simple ideas: tidying up is a necessary evil for all of us, so why not do it in style? This homemade laundry bag (made out of an embroidery hoop and an old pillowcase) helps you stay clean and organized. It’s a fun yet effective way to separate delicates and lingerie from the rest of your dirty laundry while adding a pop of colour.
7. Fake closet
No space for cabinets, but have a lot of drab, empty walls? You can attach baskets to the wall for a homey, rustic vibe to your bathroom. This is a cheap DIY storage idea, perfect for small rooms.
8. Pegboard shelves
Customizable, versatile, and chic; these retro pegboards are a minimalist homemaker’s dream. You can add, remove, or switch up your shelves as you see fit. There are tons of interesting ways you can utilise pegboards in your home decor, Home-Edit gives us the idea of taking all the small things off your desk and putting them on a pegboard for a clean and organized work station. This cheap home decor idea is a bit time and labour-intensive, but you can decorate large swaths of empty wall and storage in one swoop.
9. Polaroid wall art
Bring your Instagram feed (or vintage dreams) to life. You can use Instax prints, actual polaroid photos, or just print out regular photos in a square format. The best part about this polaroid photo gallery? They’re quick and affordable to make, so you can add or change the photos on display whenever you want.
10. Painted pillows
Unleash your inner artist and paint your own throw pillows. This is one of those DIY home projects that anyone can do, whether you’re a professional artist or you’ve never held a paintbrush in your life. Get together some white canvas cloth, paint, brushes, stamps, and sewing materials, and get ready to design your own pillowcases. This is also one of the least time intensive DIY projects out there, Etsy tells us that “The freehand painted pillow can be completed in less than an hour”.
11. Personalised vases
Flowers brighten up any room, but you can add even more colour by turning your wine bottles and empty jars into Instagram-worthy vases. A coat of white paint, some lace, stickers, and your favourite washi tape take upcycled decor to the next level.
12. Rustic vases
Speaking of old bottles…there is no cheap home decor idea easier than this one. Simply take old beer bottles (we like the brown/caramel-coloured ones for that rustic vibe) and wrap them with twine. This is one of the coolest and easiest DIYs out there.
13. No-maintenance greenery
Create your own succulents—no green thumb necessary. These cute DIY rock cactus plants may look like the real thing, but they require zero maintenance or watering. Collect large smooth stones and paint them various shades of green, adding white accents along the way. Put them in a small planter filled with pebbles. Most people won’t be able to tell the difference.
14. Geometric mirror
Transform a boring, old mirror into a statement piece. This one is for the intermediate DIYers who want to take on a bigger challenge. This gemstone/geometric mirror requires a glass cutter, ruler, contact paper, spray paint, a few hours, and a steady hand. Girlfriend Is Better advises us to “Use these mirrors in pairs and feel free to stagger them in different sizes.”
15. Driftwood candle holder
What we love about this candle holder is that you can spend virtually next to nothing, and still have a new piece for your home. Save money by using reclaimed wood or a fallen branch, paint or customize it to your liking, and add tea lights. It’s very festive, but it can bring warmth to your home year-round.
16. Jewellery organizer
Here’s a fun craft project to decorate your vanity or dresser. A homemade jewellery holder keeps your loose baubles and bangles together for easy access while adding a touch of class. But looks can be deceiving; these can be made out of cheap wooden dowels or even old toilet paper rolls.
17. Retro lava lamp
A DIY lava lamp packs a double punch—it’s a great accent piece for the living room or outdoor spaces, and it’s a fun activity you can get your kids involved in. Besides a cylindrical vase or clear glass bottles, this lava lamp needs just four ingredients you may already have at home: vegetable oil, Alka-seltzer, water, and food colouring.
18. DIY decorative banner
Recycle old fabric, like a bedsheet no one uses anymore, and turn it into a piece of art. There’s no limit to what you can do with a fabric banner. You can paint on a quote like in the picture, or you can be more creative and use embroidery, rhinestones, patches, and anything else you can dream of.
19. Ottoman with secret storage
If you like to get down and dirty (with tools, of course), a storage ottoman should be your next project. This one’s made out of wooden crates and some paint. It’s a space-saving solution on wheels, allowing you to rearrange your room just how you want it.
20. Outdoor mood lighting
You can DIY your outdoor space, too. Hanging lights along your exterior walls or fences bring a cheery glow to any backyard barbeque. It’s not only portable and eco-friendly, but it’s also quite mesmerizing in action.
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