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!
Bar lights make all the difference because they can add warmth, brighten up a dark space, and even draw attention to a small detail. Under the Bar Lights Adding a thin strip of lighting underneath a bar top will bring attention to the details of the home bar. The under bar lighting shown below is …
Bathroom wall decor ideas that are affordable and easy to make. Give your bathroom a quick makeover this weekend! Wallpaper for Bathroom If you have a small bathroom or even a large bathroom with a little nook, adding wallpaper with give the space a fun pop. Since this is a small space, adhering wallpaper to …
Display your child’s book collection like a work of art, by building a kids bookshelf for their playroom. A bookshelf wall is easy to make and can be customizable for any space in your home. Materials Needed to Build a Kids Bookshelf To build kid bookshelves you will need, 1×4’s, 1×3’s, and 1×2’s cut down …
This wooden snowman project is fun for kids to make from scrap wood. Get creative with things that you have on hand, so you don’t have to spend any money. Making a Scrap Wood Snowman To make a wooden snowman, first cut 2x4s to length for each snowman then sanded them down. The taller snowman …
It’s fun to display metal garden stakes in the yard, but it is tough to store them between seasons. Neatly organize outdoor decor with this easy scrap wood stand for decorative metal signs. Garden Stake Storage Project If you have a pile of scrap wood taking up space, this is an easy way to us …
These powder room ideas will give an outdated bathroom a quick makeover on a budget. You can seriously transform your bathroom with these ideas! Add a Small Rug Swap out a plain white mat for a small textured rug with a pop of color. If you recently changed the look of your vanity and mirrors …
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. Neutral Who doesn’t love an all neutral dining table centerpiece?! All of the monochromatic neutrals are soft and calming without overpowering the space. The texture …
Must read tips and tricks to removing stain from a wood table using citristrip, bleach, and sanding. 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 …
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 …
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 portable bar is a great option if you do not have a lot of space for 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 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 tray …
Selecting a wood stain colors for a project can be tricky because there are so many options. I have tested several stain colors and learned helpful tricks to simplify your next wood project. My Favorite Wood Stain Colors Most wood colors do not look exactly like the picture on the can of stain, so I …
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 …
If you are like me, you like to change things up around your home. I found a few tricks to save money with these living room decor ideas. Living Room Decor Ideas with Texture 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 …
Instead of throwing out scrap wood, make one of these scrap wood projects for beginners. Scrap Wood Project Ideas Working with scrap wood cleans up your garage, it prevent waste, and it is great for a beginner woodworker. If you are new to woodworking projects then you can’t go wrong working with scrap lumber. I …
Here is a fun and affordable way to make your own basket wall decor using a charger placemat. You might already have most of these items on hand to make basket wall art or these can be made for un $20! Basket Wall Decor While I was browsing through home decor, I came across basket …
Easily make a picture ledge to display frames and home decor. A picture ledge will look great as bathroom shelves, a bookshelf, and more! Picture Shelves – Only $20! These picture ledges are super simple to make and literally cost $150 or more at other stores that rhyme with “smottery smarn”. You can make picture …
Since I had a lot of time on my hands (no pun intended), I decided to make a quarantine family craft project that included the entire family. In light of this difficult time, I thought it would be nice to look back one day on this moment. I hung this picture in a space in …
Tips and tricks to make a DIY natural wood dining table for beginners with very little woodworking experience. Building a kitchen table will save a ton of money! DIY Natural Wood Dining Table You could buy a flimsy overpriced table or you can make a rock solid rustic wood kitchen table for under $100! This …
This is an easy DIY jewelry organizer, so that it’s not only simple to display jewelry like a work of art. If you have some scrap materials laying around then this can be made for basically free! How I Came Up With This Idea I came across this idea because my wife wanted a jewelry …
A simple and cheap way to update your bedroom is to add a DIY plywood headboard. This DIY headboard can be completed in a couple of hours and totally change the look of your bedroom. How to Build a DIY Headboard Building a headboard is a fun project because it is easy and you can …