I love shopping for home decor, but I had to cut back on my spending. So, I started making my own diy home decor to save a ton of money and make custom pieces that match my style. These are easy ways to give existing home decor an update or make new decorative items!
Are you struggling to decorate a large room or have extra space behind your couch that looks empty? An L shaped console table will help fill the room while giving you space to decorate and add storage. The length and width of this L shaped sofa table can be adjusted to fit perfectly behind your …
Instead of spending money on new decor, shop your own home for hidden gems like this lamp makeover project. A coat of paint or new fabric will go a long way without breaking the bank. I loved the light that this Ikea lamp gave off, but I was tired of the pattern on the lamp. …
Are you shopping for small storage ottoman cube, but don’t like the price tag? Follow these tips to basically make your own furniture using scrap wood. Woodworking skills aren’t needed to build this small storage ottoman, just patience and creativity! Why I Built a DIY Ottoman When I purchased my furniture set for my living …
Wondering what the difference is between a wet vs dry bar? Well, the answer is as simple as one is wet and one is dry. Don’t worry a dry bar still contains alcohol, it just doesn’t have any plumbing connected to it. If you are getting ready to build a bar then you should read …
Finding a thoughtful gift for the person that has everything is tricky, but not with these ideas. These aren’t your typical birthday gift ideas for men. The Dealer: Must Read! How does Ferrari of Los Gatos go from number one in North America to losing everything in the blink of an eye? The revealing answer …
If you are looking for bar lighting ideas, we have some great examples of how to brighten up your home bar. A simple strip of LED lights can make a big difference in a small space. Bar lights make a big impact because they bring warmth, contrast, and even draw attention to unique details. Under …
Over 20 bathroom wall decor ideas bathroom to give your home a quick makeover on a budget. These ideas are easy to incorporate with your existing decor and are simple to make. Many of these items can be made using leftover wood from previous projects, so you might be able to update your bathroom for …
Do you have a mountain of kids books taking up space in your home? This is a fun way to store books, so your child can easily find the book they are looking for. Display your child’s book collection like a work of art, by building a kids bookshelf for their playroom. A bookshelf wall …
This wooden snowman project is fun for kids to make from scrap wood. Get creative with things that you already have on hand, so you don’t have to spend any money. Use an old sweater, leftover felt from a previous project, and shop the dollar store for items to make these cute snowmen! Making a …
Struggling to find a play to store your decorative yard stakes? This easy DIY project will use up that pile of scrap wood and organize your outdoor decor! It’s fun to display metal garden stakes in the yard, but it is tough to store them between seasons. Neatly store outdoor seasonal decor in this garden …
If you are struggling to decorate your small powder room, we have some great ideas that will spice up your powder room. These powder room decor ideas will give an outdated bathroom a quick makeover on a budget. You can seriously transform your bathroom in a few hours or less without breaking the bank. How …
Making a gift basket should be easy and fun, but it can be tricky to wrap the basket. Here are tricks on how to wrap a gift basket, so it looks like a pro did it! Tips to Creating the Perfect Gift Basket Place taller items on either side of the basket to add symmetry. …
Designing a fall table decor doesn’t have to be made from new and expensive items. Instead shop your own home for items that can be revamped with a coat of spray paint. Fall Table Decor I’ve always loved an over the top tablescape, but I am too cheap to spend all of the money to …
Every table needs a centerpiece to bring in visual interest and make the table feel complete. These dining table centerpiece ideas will inspire you to get creative with your tablescape. Simple Dining Table Centerpiecea Who doesn’t love an all neutral dining table centerpiece?! All of the monochromatic neutrals are soft and calming without overpowering the …
Must read tips and tricks to removing stain from a wood table using citristrip. Removing dark stain can be done, but it is a messy process so just be patient with this project. Citristrip to Remove Wood Stain Colors Citristrip worked great to remove paint on my banister, but it was a struggle to remove …
When I first started staining wood, I brushed it on like I was painting a room. This left the wood with an awful looking finish and it had a plastic feeling. Don’t make these same mistakes when learning how to stain wood. Staining Wood Staining wood is easy, but there are a few things that …
Turn a boring outdated vase into a beautiful clay vase using textured paint. This homemade textured paint will give any vase a new look without spending much money! From Boring Vase to Beautiful Clay Vase Whether you thrifted a glass vase or have an outdated vase on hand, you can make it look like a clay …
Don’t have the space for a large size bar? Then you should make a bar on wheels! This isn’t your typical bar, this is a functional piece of furniture that has endless options. A portable bar can be used as a mini bar, console table, kitchen island, sofa table, and much more! Portable Bar A …
This folding desk will allow you to have a small office anywhere in your home. A shelf desk is affordable and easy to make yourself! DIY Folding Desk Cloffice I do not have the extra space in my home for an office, so I started thinking of where I could add a small shelf desk. …
Making a wood bathroom tray is easier than you think, if you use a piece of scrap wood or a cutting board. This is a fun and easy way to make your own tray without spending money. Bathroom Tray Design This bathroom tray design would also work well as a serving tray or a decorative …
Selecting a wood stain colors for a project can be tricky because there are so many options. The color of the stain rarely seems to match the color on the can either. If you purchased a stain that didn’t turn out how you expected, there are a couple of tricks to adjust the color and …
Having a love for home decor is a fun hobby, but it comes at a price. Shopping for home decor starts to quickly add up, so instead you should consider these diy home decor ideas! Why DIY Home Decor Making home decor is so satisfying because you are saving money and having fun designing custom …
Who would have thought dried plants could be so beautiful?! Pampas Grass decor and palm leaves look great with any style because they bring texture into a room. Pampas Grass Decor Adds Texture Have you ever walked into a room and thought something is missing? Most likely the texture wasn’t right or was missing all …
If you have an outdated canvas then this is an easy thing to paint for beginners. Using textured wallpaper, you can make DIY canvas art to match your home decor. Find Your Inspiration Browse the various online stores for inspiration for your canvas painting. I found this Pottery Barn painting selling online for nearly 400 …
Easily bring texture into a room without making the space feel cluttered with this modern farmhouse decor. Decorating with texture makes a room visually pleasing! Modern Farmhouse Decor with Texture If you struggle with committing to a color scheme then adding texture is your best option. You can layer various textures to make an all …
I found a few tricks to make a cozy living room with a small budget. Here are simple budget simple living room ideas to warm up your space! Simple Budget Simple Living Room Ideas The simplest way to give your living room a makeover is to add texture. As I mentioned before you can add …
If you are like me then you struggle to use decorative pillows correctly. I finally figured out how to put together throw pillows for my grey couch with these rules. Struggling to Decorate with Throw Pillows Before I came up with my own rules for decorating with throw pillows, I would stand in the pillow …
These easy Christmas craft ideas are upcycled using outdated decor or trash! Fun Christmas craft projects that the whole family will enjoy making. Should You Make Your Own or Buy New? Crafting and DIY projects are fun, but sometimes the cost to make something yourself doesn’t always makes sense. Making something from scratch is very …
If you are wondering what to do with that pile of leftover wood, you should try one of these scrap wood ideas. Instead of throwing out scrap wood, turn it into shelves, a piece of furniture, or home decor. The awesome thing about scrap wood projects is that you can make something for basically free! …
Looking for a trendy boho basket wall decor set, but don’t want to spend a small fortune? This cheap wall basket decor idea is fun and affordable. You might even have most of these items on hand to your own DIY wall basket decor! Easy DIY Basket Wall Art While I was browsing through home …
Do you have a large wall in your living room that you are struggling decorate? I had this problem in my living room, so I add a long picture ledge to display several pieces of artwork. You can easily make a picture ledge to display frames and miscellaneous home decor items. A set of picture …
If you are looking for a fun way to display the your family hand prints then you will love this project. Since I had a lot of time on my hands (no pun intended), I decided to make this family hand print art project. I made this family hand print craft during the beginning of …
Tips and tricks to make a DIY kitchen table for beginners with very little woodworking experience. Building a kitchen table will save a ton of money! You could buy a flimsy overpriced table or you can make a rock solid rustic wood kitchen table for under $100! This farmhouse kitchen table is made of solid …
A farmhouse console table is an easy woodworking project that does not require an experience. You can take on this wood project with these tips and tricks! Our friends surprised us with this farmhouse console table when we bought our first home. We had a bunch of cheaply made particle board furniture from our 1-bedroom …
If you have been browsing online for a new coffee table, but can’t find the right one for your space then you should build your own! Isn’t it crazy that some coffee tables can run close to a thousand dollars? I decided to make a DIY coffee table because I didn’t have a large budget, …
If your necklaces are a big tangled mess then you will find this jewelry frame helpful to organize necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This jewelry organizer is so easy to make and can be can be made from scrap materials from other projects. So, take a look at what you have on hand because you might …
A simple and cheap way to update your bedroom is to add an upholstered headboard behind the bed. This upholstered headboard is affordable and fun to make because you can put your own custom touch on the project. Making a headboard yourself will coast roughly $40 or less depending on the materials that you use. …