11 DIY Projects to Take Your Home Decor to the Next Level
Whether you rent or own your home, you want it to reflect your personal style and taste. However, some of the items we'd like to have are a little out of our budget. That doesn't mean you can't have the trendy, full-of-personality space you crave; it just means you have to get a little crafty. We've found 11 genius ideas that will give your home cute out the whazoo without emptying your wallet. I can't wait to try #8. Have you tried any of these before? We'd love to hear about in the comments below!
Watercolor Plates
Take any old glass plate and give it s serious makeover with this technique using alcohol ink. Cute and functional!
Check out the tutorial here.
Photo Coasters
You can print your favorite photos on wooden coasters all on your own! Print photos of your favorite holiday, your grandkids, your pets or even just pretty colors. Whatever make you happy.
The process is pretty easy, learn how to do it here.
Under Bed Storage Drawers
A genius (and cute!) way to get extra storage without having to do a huge project. Watch your local garage sales or thrift store for old, discarded dresser drawers. If you are in a hurry, you can always build the drawers yourself.
See the tutorial here.
Coffee Mug Tree
If you have no more room in your cabinets for your coffee mug collection, or you just want to showcase the really cute ones, the mug tree holder is your answer.
See the tutorial here.
Colorful Pillows
Instead of buying expensive throw pillows to replace your old ones, just make this pretty colourful pillow case. Now you can customize your pillows to match any decor you like!
Watch the tutorial here.
Contact Paper Makeover
Contact paper is amazing. You can find in a vast array of colors and styles, and it's a quick and cheap upgrade for anything you own. Here's a tutorial on how you can upgrade your bathroom vanity (or any cabinets in your home, really).
Knotted Wall Hanging
If you have some knitting skills, this is a great way to add some color and interest to a boring wall. This would also make a great gift!
See how to make one here.
Adult Coloring Book Dishes
Create your own art masterpiece using the widely available adult colouring books and any dishwasher safe dish. Hang them on the wall, display them on a shelf or make a large one to use as a serving platter. Whatever route you choose, these are seriously cute!
Watch the three minute tutorial here.
Shower Curtain Art
Now before you roll your eyes, here us out. This is a great way to get a huge mural on your wall for a fraction of the cost. You'll need a shower curtain, some wood, nails and an iron. If you're not finding a shower curtain design you love in your local stores, you can always try target.com or amazon.com. Because of the size, you'll want someone to help you. So, grab a friend and make a DIY weekend out of it!
Learn how to make one here.
Framed Shelves
This is one of those, "Why didn't I think of this?" projects. Glam up your plain shelves and shadow boxes by simply gluing a frame over the top. You can of course build you own shelves with a little wood, Gorilla glue and nails to get custom sizes and a better price. Start rummaging through yard sales and thrift stores to old discarded shelves. You'll be painting them anyway, so a few scratches are no big deal.
Get the tutorial here.
Paper Lamp Shade
Love the minimalist look? Don't spend lots of money on a fancy lamp shade - make your own! OhOh Blog has a ready-to-go printable template and easy instructions available here.
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