Welcome to our incredible guide to DIY home decoration projects that you can undergo to help spice up your home design. This guide contains information on a wide and diverse variety of home DIY projects that are simple and easy to manage.
DIY projects are a great way to hone skills and add a personal touch to your home. DIY projects can involve upgrading old materials or adding a new and unique flare to your rooms and decor.
Many of the projects gathered here focus on enhancing everyday objects and transforming them into stunning new design pieces. The projects range from fun decor options for your rooms to creative and inexpensive methods for building new furniture.
Whatever the project or the specifics of your home, you will definitely find a project here that is right for you!
There are even ways to personalize each of these DIY projects. That is the best thing about DIY – making a project your own by changing things or adding your own unique touch.
These projects are sorted for your convenience and we provide information and lists of the materials needed. We have even gathered some instructional YouTube videos to assist you.
Let’s check out these incredible ideas and projects from some amazing bloggers. Have your glue gun ready, because after this you are going to want to get creative and get to crafting.
Kitchen Décor Ideas (DIY)
1. Floating Kitchen Shelves – Hometalk
To gain extra shelf space in your kitchen with style, you can put up some of these incredible floating shelves! These excellent DIY shelves hang right out of the wall without the need for braces or chains, which makes for minimal impact on the space. These shelves are both useful and stylish.
Materials:
- Whitewood/pine boards
- Kreg Jig
- Studs
- Level
- 3” wood screws
- Glue
- Brad nails
- Plywood
- Brad nailer
- Stainable wood putty
- Wet cloth
- Sandpaper
- Wood stain
- Foam brush
Check out the full tutorial from Hometalk!
2. Rolling Kitchen Cart – Build.com
If you need some extra space in the kitchen, this rolling kitchen cart is a great solution. It provides extra space to store your kitchen items as well as additional table space. The best part of this kitchen cart is that it sits on casters so that you can roll it to wherever you need it!
Materials:
- Miter saw
- Power sander
- Router
- Power drill
- Tape measure
- 2 pull-out wire baskets
- 1 18” towel bar
- 3 robe hooks
- 1” x 4” x 14.5’
- 2” x 2” x 7’2”
- 1.24” x 1.25” x 9’11”
- 0.5” x 2.5” x 15’11”
- 0.75” x 0.75” x 6’
- 0.25” x 13’ x 26’ plywood or masonite
- 1”-3” x 36” 23.75” butcher block or table top
- 4 wheels, with hardware
- 1.5” screws
- 1.5” finish nails
- Spray paint
- Sandpaper
- Caulk
- Wood stain
- Wood glue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWCOtL7NmMU
See the full tutorial from Build.com here
3. Antique Style Island/Table – Instructables
This antique style table or kitchen island is a marvelous way to add fantastic personality to your space. Whether you use this as an extra coffee table or as a kitchen island, this project will amp up your space with charming character.
Materials:
- Old table or workbench
- Paint
- Sandpaper
- Wood stain
Check out the full tutorial from Instructables
4. Faux Marble Countertops – Roula Nachabe
When it’s time to refurbish and rejuvenate your old and out of date countertop you may want to try this faux marble. Faux marble is a great way to bring a sophisticated appeal to your countertops without breaking the bank.
Materials:
- White water base prime color
- Wet cloth
- At least 3 different acrylic paints in colors of your choice
- Fast-drying, clear gloss polyurethane
- Fine sandpaper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36GDYmmyZ4Q
See the tutorial from Roula Nachabe here
5. Mason Jar Garden – Homes + Magazine
This kitchen decoration instills your space with an interesting design and an element of life. Your old mason jars will come in handy for this vibrant project. What better way to lighten up your kitchen design than with lively plants?
Materials:
- Ruler
- Pencil
- 20 x 20 cm, 9mm thick plywood square
- Leather strap
- Staple gun
- Gold upholstery nails
- Hammer
- Velcro picture hanging strips
- Mason jars
See the full tutorial from homes+ magazine
Do-It-Yourself Baby Nursery Décor Ideas
6. Drawer dividers – Frugal, Fun, and Fabulous
These drawer dividers will help you to stay organized in your nursery. In the nursery you will need to keep lots of small items organized. A full sized drawer may be too large to snugly hold children’s items. This project lets you break this space up into smaller, more fitting sizes.
Materials:
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Contact paper
- Marker
- Paper/washi tape (optional)
See the full tutorial from Frugal, Fun, & Fabulous
7. Book Ends – Jessica Joaquin
These DIY bookends tie in the nursery theme with this functional element of the shelf. Your children’s favorite books will be safe and sound between these stylish and fun bookends. This project also lets you reuse items, such as blocks, that may be parts of incomplete sets and may otherwise be thrown away.
Materials:
- Glue gun/glue sticks
- Spray paint
- 1” x 1” x 1” block (qty. 2)
- 2” x 1” x 1” block (qty. 2)
- 3.5” 2.5” x 0.5” block (qty. 4)
See the full tutorial from Jessica Joaquin
8. Silhouette Wall Art – Do It on a Dime Family
This simple and fun DIY project will add great design elements to your nursery or room and allows you to personalize to your own style. These fabulous and universal pieces can fit in almost any room with lots of potential for personalization.
Materials:
- Paint
- Canvas
- Paint brushes
- Pencil
- Making tape
- Images
See the full tutorial at Do It On a Dime Family
9. Bird Mobile – Life As Loz
Mobiles are an essential item for any nursery. Give your child something to look at that was built with love and a personal touch by using this DIY project. You can be proud that your baby is looking up and being entertained by your hard work.
Materials:
- Felt
- Bird pattern
- Wing pattern
- Marker
- Scissors
- Needle/thread
- Stuffing
- Fishing line
- Bead
- Hoop
Check out the full tutorial from Lifeasloz
10. No-sew Crib Skirt – Do It on a Dime Family
When you have a small one in your home, a crib is an important piece of furniture. Make your crib pop with style and functionality in your own homemade crib skirt. With this fabulous piece and a touch of creativity, you can make your crib fit with any style.
Materials:
- 1 yd fabric
- Fabric scissors
- Measuring tape
- Sticky back velcro
- Fabric fusion velcro
- Hemming tape
- Iron
See the full tutorial at Do It On a Dime Family
DIY Bedroom Décor Ideas
11. Light – Batchelor’s Way
This shabby chic lighting fixture is a great way to introduce style and flash to your bedroom. There are many ways to personalize this piece. Let your personality shine through in this piece and make it your own.
Materials:
- 1c. paint
- 2.5 Tbs plaster of Paris
- 1.5 Tbs water
- Old frame
- Light fixture
- Chicken wire for shades (optional)
- Needle nose pliers (optional)
Check out the full tutorial from Batchelor’s Way
12. Throw Pillow
Matching pillows with design can be difficult if you can’t find the right pattern or the perfect colors in the kind of pillow you want. It can be a real struggle trying to find an ideal match. With a DIY pillow you only need to find the right material to make your own matching pillows. Make the perfect throw pillows for any room with this design.
Materials:
- 1 yd. fabric
- Pillow form
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Hand sewing needle
- Fabric marker
- Pins
- Thread
Check out the full tutorial from OnlineFabricStore.net
13. Headboard – Instructables
Construct your own headboard with this DIY project. Whether you are replacing a broken headboard or just want to bring some personal handmade flair to your bedroom, this project is perfect for giving your bed a customized and homemade charm.
Materials:
- 1”x 3” x 6’ select pine board (qty. 3)
- 2” x 2” x 8’ select pine boards (qty. 4)
- 1” x 8” x 8’ select pine boards (qty. 1)
- 1×6 blue stain tongue and groove (8 slats, can be cut from four 10’ pieces)
- General finishes arm0r-seal (1 pint)
- Circular saw with crosscut jig (or table saw)
- Drill and driver
- Sander
- Counter sink bit
- Router
- Pocket hole jig
Check out the full tutorial from Instructables
14. Desk Turned Nightstand – Sugar Bee Crafts
This project utilizes old pieces of furniture to transform them into new pieces with different uses. You can breathe new life into old or damaged items by transforming them into newly functional pieces. This particular project transforms an old and damaged desk into a fresh and fun night stand.
Materials:
- Old desk
- Saw
- Sander
- Paint
Check out the full tutorial from Sugar Bee Crafts
15. Wall Art
This custom wall art gives you the control and freedom to make stunning art that will brighten up your room. You can take pride in your work while others will be impressed once they see your effort and artistic skills on display.
Materials:
- Wood plank
- Wood stain
- Picture hangers
- Small paint brushes
- Regular paint brush
- Scissors
- Crochet thread
- Nails
- Clear garbage bag
- Utility knife
- White paint
- Clear tape
- Artist’s tape
- Hammer
- Charcoal
- Pencil
See the full tutorial from Simply Handmade
Vintage Décor Ideas
16. Vintage Signs – Scavenger Chic
Refurbishing and using vintage signs and found objects gives your space a great deal of personality and charm. Using old signs and found objects can save money on art purchases. These kinds of pieces provide a rustic and vintage feel that works with a number of design styles.
Materials:
- Pallet
- Nail gun
- Finishing nails
- Cross braces
- Sandpaper
- Paint
- Pencil
- Tinted wax
Check out the full tutorial from Scavengerchic
17. Rustic Wood Mantel – Remodel-aholic
Build your own rustic mantel piece! With this project you can give your living room a great natural look that will bring the great outdoors inside.
Materials:
- 2 x 6 x 8’ pine board (qty. 1)
- 1 x 10 x 8’ pine board (qty. 2)
- 1 x 6 x 6’ pine board (qty. 1)
- Gray stain
- 1.5” wood screws (qty. 36)
- 1.5” pocket screws (qty. 12)
- 0.5” wedge anchor bolts (qty. 2)
- 0.5” drop anchor bolts (qty. 3)
- Weather fence wood slats (qty. 7)
- 5/8” x 12” concrete drill bit
- Wood glue
- Circular saw
- Drill
- Hammer drill
- Kreg Jig
- Ratchet wrench
- Nail gun
Check out the full tutorial from Remodelaholic
18. Mason Jar Vase – Keep Calm and Blush On
You can reuse mason jars for many projects that have many different functions. This project transforms the jars into rustic colorful planters that have lots of charm. Use this project to increase your planting space with style.
Materials:
- Mason jars
- Martha Stewart Vintage Decor Paint
- Clear wax
- Paint brushes
- Flowers (optional)
See the full tutorial from Keep Calm and Blush On
19. Vintage Window Picture Frame – The Hamby Home
This rustic and vintage inspired project can change an old window into a classic and interesting picture frame with a shabby chic design quality. This is a great way to fit your photos into your design with a stylish flourish.
Materials:
- Window
- Large picture poster
- Scotch tape
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pencil
Check out the full tutorial from The Hamby Home
20. Rolling Crates – Wouldn’t It Be Lovel
Here is an amazing storage space solution with a vintage and rustic charm. By transforming old crates into rolling boxes, you will have a way to organize your things in easily storable and manageable compartments that tuck away with ease.
Materials:
- Vintage wood crates
- Clear satin finish polyurethane
- Paintbrush
- Brass casters
- Metal brush (softer bristles)
- Sandpaper (heavy and fine grains)
- Hammer
Check out the full tutorial from Wouldn’t It Be Lovely
DIY Teen Girl Room Décor Ideas
21. Painted Flower Pot – Shelby Church
Painted flower pots are a way to transform any old planter into something personal and unique. Choose a pre-constructed design, or make your own and let your plants grow from something that reflects your interests and personality.
Materials:
- Ceramic flower pots
- Outdoor paint
- Painters’ tape/stickers for design
- Acrylic paint in whatever color you like
- Gold spray paint (optional)
- Potting soil
- Succulents (small)
Check out the full tutorial from Shelby Church
22. Shelves – Dazzle DIY
These charming, easy, and fabric covered shelves are easy and look great in almost any room. These type of shelves can hold all sorts of trinkets and other items. They are a fashionable and interesting way to build more shelf space in a room.
Materials:
- Hardcover book
- Utility knife
- Fabric
- Marker/crayon
- Scissors
- Fabric glue
- Ribbon/string
- Tape
- Hot glue gun/glue
See the full tutorial from Dazzle DIY
23. Boho Headboard – Instructables
This colorful headboard is a splashy and interesting piece for a bedroom. It can really make an impact on your room and set the stage for a bold and colorful design.
Materials:
- 4’ x 6’ piece of 0.5” thick plywood
- 400 wooden clothespins
- 2 jars of 150 joiner biscuits
- Chalky finish paint
- Rit dye
- Sanding block or sander
- Jigsaw
- E-6000 or wood glue
- Paintbrush
Check out the full tutorial from Instructables
24. Wall Art – Neon sign – The Sorry Girls
Light up your rooms with this bright idea! Use common items to construct your very own neon light words on the wall. Make them say whatever you want; add a personal touch and let your personality show!
Materials:
- Large piece of paper
- Pencil
- Electroluminescent wire
- String
- T90 14 solid wire
- Pliers
- Hot glue gun/glue OR
- Superglue
- White tape (optional)
Find the full tutorial from The Sorry Girls here
25. Sequin Lampshade – Christine Kobzeff
Here is a DIY project that brings some fancy to your lighting fixtures. Adding sequins to your objects brings sparkle to your life and brightens up your day. Use this project to elevate your lampshade bling game.
Materials:
- Plain lamp shade
- Sequin fabric
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Spray adhesive
- Work gloves
See the full tutorial from Christine Kobzeff
Teen Boy Room Décor Ideas
26. Action Figure Lamp – Instructables
Find use for seldom played with toys in this project. Use old action figures and toys to make an interesting and dynamic lamp that will draw attention and look great. Who wouldn’t love this amazing lamp in their bedroom?
Materials:
- Action figures (hard plastic for best results)
- Spray paint
- X-acto knife
- Fine grit sandpaper
- E-6000 glue
- Super glue
- Painter’s tape
- Lamp (skinny and tall for best results)
Check out the full tutorial from Instructables
27. Rustic Headboard – The Rehab Life
This headboard has an amazing rustic appeal. It builds great depth while providing rich colors and textures to a room. This kind of headboard would fit perfectly in nearly any design.
Materials:
- 2” x 4” x 8’ (qty. 2)
- 1” x 10” x 6’ (qty. 3)
- 1” x 4” x 8’ (qty. 3)
- 2.5” screws
- 1.25” finishing nails
- Sanding block
- Wood stain
Find the full tutorial from The Rehab Life
28. “Rad” Wall Art – Joe Conza
This rad wall art will let everyone know what kind of dude you are without a doubt – a rad one. Make a statement with this wall art. Your radness is DIY and home grown.
Materials:
- Picture frame
- Paint
- Paper/card
- Paint brush
- Washi tape
See the full tutorial from Joe Conza
29. Moon Pillowcase – Hayley William
Change pillows into a great lunar themed design perfect for the child interested in space and science. This project can even be altered to use any design or picture that would be suitable for your child (or even yourself if you want to showcase your interests).
Materials:
- Iron/ironing board
- Print and transfer paper
- Pillowcases
See the full tutorial from Hayley Williams
30. Chalkboard Dresser – Sew Woodsy
A chalkboard dresser is a great way to let children take ownership over their own organization as well as cultivate their creative side. They can sketch and draw on this dresser, honing in their artistic talents.
Materials:
- Old dresser
- Orbital Sander
- Chalk Paint
- Paint roller/brush
- Drill
- Roller Applicator
- Chalkboard paint
- Chalk
Check out the full tutorial from Sewwoodsy
Living Room Décor Ideas
31. DIY Terrarium – Instructables
A small terrarium is a great way to bring life to your rooms while giving use to some of the discarded and unwanted items in your home. It is a classy and sleek way to incorporate plants into a modern design.
Materials:
- Medium glass container
- Potting soil
- Small stones
- Activated charcoal
- Succulents or cacti (small)
- Decorations (optional)
Check out the full tutorial from Instructables
32. Wall Art – Crafts ’n’ Coffee
To add color depth and patterns to your walls you may use this wall art concept. Employ a variety of patterns and colors to create a contrasting palette that can be used in other aspects of your design. Customize this design to your liking.
Materials:
- Styrofoam sheets
- 1” x 12” x 36” (qty. 2)
- 1” x 12” x 12” (qty. 1)
- X-acto knife
- Fabric
- Scissors
- Decoupage
- Sponge brush
- Gorilla glue
- Hook and loop picture hangers
Check out the full tutorial from Crafts ‘n’ Coffee
33. Shelving – April Wilkerson
Here is some spectacular DIY shelving that can curve around corners and fit into hard to manage spaces. This project lets you make the most of your space with a creative and interesting shelving unit.
Materials:
- 4’ x 8’ x 1/4” plywood (qty. 1)
- 2x4s (qty. 6)
- 1 box 3” screws
- 1 box drywall anchors
- 1.25” brad nails
- Joint compound or wood filler
- Paint
See the full tutorial from April Wilkerson
34. Coffee Table – Painty Cloud
This wonderful coffee table is made from a wooden pallet. This table is very inexpensive as wooden pallets are easy to come by and acquire. With a bit of elbow grease, you can change a discarded piece of wood into a very useful and fantastic looking table.
Materials:
- Pallets
- Saw
- Hammer, nails
- Abrasive paper
- Glaze
- Caster wheels
- Screws, carriage
- Bolts/wood glue
Check out the full tutorial from Painty Cloud
35. Flower Throw Pillow – Anne Le
If you want to add a bit of flourish to your throws, you can take on this DIY project. Your pillows will not only match your design, but you can introduce sophisticated depth and floral elements.
Materials:
- 1 yd. felt fabric
- Throw pillow form
- Hot glue gun/glue sticks
- Sharp scissors
- Templates (lifeannstyle.com)
See the full tutorial from Ann Le
Beach Décor Ideas
36. Nautical Wreath – How to Nest for Less
Here is a great wreath with a splendid ocean theme. This DIY decoration is perfect for a beach house or a breezy beach themed design.
Materials:
- Straw wreath form
- 100ft. sisal rope
- Greenery pins
- Twine
- Seashell garland
- Anchor hook
Check out the full tutorial from How To Nest For Less
37. Beach Rope Mirror
Mirrors are always an amazing addition. With this DIY project you can elevate a simple mirror to have a great nautical theme. This can tie into your beach theme and make you feel like you are by the ocean in no time.
Materials:
- Mirror
- Foam
- Rope
- Hot glue gun/glue
- Command strips
Check out the full tutorial from Dezine Fun
38. Driftwood Heart – Simplicity in the South
Using found driftwood, you can make lovely designs. Use this project to add a nice rustic element to your beach house or oceanside villa. It harkens to the waves and the sand and is amazing for bringing that feeling inside your home.
Materials:
- Cardboard
- Hot glue
- Twine
- Driftwood
Check out the full tutorial from Simplicity In The South
39. Rope Handle Dresser – 4 the Love of Wood
The rope handles on this dresser extend your beach and boat theme to all aspects of your room, including your furniture. The wonderful thing about rope is that it is always useful and looks great even as it ages.
Materials:
- Large brown rope
- Eye screws or eye bolts
- Dresser
Check out the full tutorial from 4 The Love Of Wood
40. Knotted Hanging Lantern – Martha Stewart
Use twine to give your lanterns a great nautical theme and the ability to hang from anywhere. This type of lantern is not only useful in nautical themed designs but can be used in a number of indoor and outdoor designs.
Materials:
- Jar
- Twine
- Straight pin
- Corkboard
- Rubber band
- Tape
- Metal ring
Check out the full tutorial from Martha Stewart
Room Décor with Household Items
41. Embroidery Hoop Orbs – AKA Design
Here is a project that can produce a vintage style object that is ideal for a steam era brass aesthetic. This is a great addition to a vintage brass-and-buttons look.
Materials:
- Embroidery hoops
- Foam brush
- Minx dark walnut stain
Check out the full tutorial from AKA Design
42. Popsicle Stick Hexagon Shelf Part 1 – Make & Do Crew
This amazing wall design object is not only stylish but also functions as a shelf. The layered sticks on this object are amazing and provide lots of depth.
Materials:
- Popsicle sticks
- Tacky glue
- Wax stain in English chestnut
- Paintbrush
- Picture hanger
- Hexagon shelf template
Check out the full tutorial from Make And Do Crew
DIY Room Décor with Fresh Flowers
43. Fresh Floral Table Runner – Julep
In this project, you will learn how to make a stunning and useful table runner. This table runner can be used for all kinds of special events. It is a lively and beautiful table runner that will brighten up all occasions.
Check out the full tutorial from Minted
44. Flower Arrangement Tutorial: Simple Hand Tied Flowers – DK Books
These hand tied fresh flowers make for a great design decoration as well as a wonderful bouquet. You can use any kind of flowers that you desire to make this arrangement.
Check out the full tutorial from DK Books
DIY Room Décor with Photo
45. Easy Photo Garland – MissJenFABULOUS
There are plenty of ways to hang your photographs and pictures. With a bit of creativity you can clothesline your pictures to make a fun and interesting way of hanging them. It’s always fun to find interesting ways to display your favorite memories.
Materials:
- Photos
- Twine
- Mini clothespins
- Fringe
Check out the full tutorial from Jenny Claire Fox
46. DIY Cityscape Photo Luminaries – A Little Craft In Your Day
Combining your photos and lighting elements lets you create fun light boxes that make your photos shine. If you want, use your own photos in these pieces to make them customized and personal.
Materials:
- Glass Vases
- Scissors
- Decoupage
- Foam paint brushes
- Photos
Check out the full tutorial from A Little Craft In Your Day
DIY Room Décor with Paper
47. DIY Butterfly Room Decor – Aira Tran
Paper is both inexpensive and easy to work with. Working with paper gives you a great number of options and versatility. These pretty paper butterflies fluttering around your walls are a great way to bring some light, breezy fun to your space.
Materials:
- Origami paper,
- Hot glue
Check out the full tutorial from Aira Tran
48. How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers Four Ways – Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
Here are some great tissue paper flowers that can be used for so many different things. Hang them, add them to centerpieces, or attach them to picture frames. These multi-use flowers always look great.
Materials:
- Tissue paper
- Rotary cutter or scissors,
- Stapler
Check out the full tutorial from Hey Let’s Make Stuff
DIY Room Décor with Fake Flowers
49. DIY Faux Flower Monogram – Decoist
Use fake flowers to build designs and shapes that will last for a long time and always look fresh. Use this project if you want a terrifically fresh flower appeal that will last.
Check out the full tutorial from Decoist
Room Decoration With Sharpies
50. Watercolor-Inspired Throw Pillows – Brit + Co
With a few easily found, simple items you can make throw pillows that look like brilliantly painted watercolor pieces. You can customize and personalize these pillows; the only limit to your design is your imagination.
Materials:
- White throw pillows
- Sharpies
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton swabs
Check out the full tutorial from Brit
51. Sharpie Tile Coasters – K’s Craft Shack
You can make your own stylish and artistic tiles with sharpies. Use your artistic talent to make beautiful custom tiles that will give your coasters a unique and personal feel.
Materials:
- 4×4 white ceramic tiles
- 4×4 felt pieces
- Sharpies
- Rubbing alcohol
- Paint brush
- Glue
- Sealant
Check out the full tutorial from K’s Craft Shack
DIY Room Décor with Lights
52. DIY Cloud Light – TiffyQuake
Here is a lighting feature that can be built at home to add an amazing and fun design that looks like a storm is floating through your room. Take on this project if you love atmospheric lighting with style.
Materials:
- Paper lanterns
- Batting
- Fishing line
- Wooden dowel
- String lights
- Hot glue
Check out the full tutorial from TiffyQuake
53. DIY World Map with Lights – Hazel & Ruby
Using a world map and lights, you can highlight locations while creating an interesting lighting feature. You can mark places you have been, places you want to go, or simply your favorite cities.
Materials:
- Foam board
- World map paper
- Mod Podge
- Screwdriver
- Rounded Christmas lights
Check out the full tutorial from Hazel and Ruby
DIY Room Décor with Magazines
54. I Make: Magazine Boxes – Abstract Octopus
If you have a number of magazines that you no longer use, try repurposing them. These colorful and fun boxes are made from recycled magazines. These little boxes give you fun storage options with a colorful and interesting design.
Materials:
- Magazine Pages
- Glue
Check out the full tutorial from Abstract Octopus
55. Collage Art – All Put Together
Magazines often have great imagery. With some creativity and a little work you can use the imagery from the magazines to create a dynamic and colorful collage. You can choose whatever imagery you like to make a wonderful themed piece of art.
Materials:
- Magazines
- Artist canvas
- Spray adhesive
- Mod Podge in gloss finish
- Small paint brushes
- Black acrylic paint
Check out the full tutorial from All Put Together
DIY Room Décor with Paint
56. DIY Fabric Chair Makeover… With Paint! – Chalkworthy
Here is one way to refurbish an old chair with paint. You can breathe new life into your furniture rather than letting those old pieces go to waste, as well as spend far less money revamping.
Check out the full tutorial from Chalk Worthy
57. Turn your Plain Closet Doors in MAJOR Style Statements – One Kings Lane
You can even liven up closet doors with extra features and color. Change your doors and features to match designs or add some extra drama and appeal.
Check out the full tutorial from One Kings Lane
DIY Room Décor with Beads
58. The Chandelier – Gus and Lula
This is a wonderful project that livens up your lighting fixture with a great beaded design. With this project you can bring new class and intrigue to your old lighting fixtures. Update them with your favorite color of beads.
Check out the full tutorial from Gus And Lula
59. DIY Beaded Plant Hangers – Honest to Nod
These custom bead and twine plant hangers are a fun and colorful way to hang your potted plants. Use colors that either match or contrast to strengthen your designs and color palette.
Check out the full tutorial from Land Of Nod
DIY Room Décor with Crayons
60. Melted Crayon Art Tutorial – 52 Kitchen Adventures
There are many amazing things you can do with crayons. This melted crayon piece is a fantastically colorful project that shows creativity and builds visual interest. Use all of the colors or just pick your favorite one! Whatever you choose, this project is a bright and interesting idea.
Check out the full tutorial from 52 Kitchen Adventures
61. How to Make Your Own Candles (with Crayons!!) Ft. Anneorshine – WhatsUpMoms
This crayon candle project is a wonderful project for making your own custom candles. Choose from any design you want with a never ending combination of colors. These custom crayon candles are stylish and beautiful in any home.
Check out the full tutorial from WhatsUpMoms
DIY Room Décor with Bottles
62. DIY Painted Vases – Rustic Wedding Chic
For an amazing shabby chic look you can use this painted vase project to hold your flowers. Give new life to bottles by reusing items that would otherwise be thrown away.
Check out the full tutorial from Rustic Wedding Chic
63. How to Make a Chandelier From Old Wine Bottles – DIY Network
Here is a project that will transform your hanging bulbs into an amazing and intriguing lighting fixture. Different colored and shaped bottles on this fixture give a dynamic and layered look.
Check out the full tutorial from DIY Network
DIY Room Décor with Ribbon
64. DIY Curtain Tie Back – Penny Pinchin’ Mom
This DIY project featuring ribbons can help tie back your curtains in wonderful style. There are a number of opportunities you will have to add in extra design elements while tying back all kinds of curtains and cords.
Check out the full tutorial from Penny Pinchin’ Mom
65. Lamp Shade Decorating Idea in My Craft Room – In My Own Style
Use ribbons to add extra designs and patterns to lampshades. If you have an old or boring lampshade that needs some spicing up, ribbon can transform it into a new visually appealing design.
Check out the full tutorial from In My Own Style
DIY Room Décor with Yarn
66. Modern Dreamcatcher DIY – Being Spiffy
Here is a simple and fun design made with yarn and some metal rings. This is a super simple idea that can produce amazing and complex visual designs through patterns and layers.
Check out the full tutorial from Being Spiffy
67. How to Make a Lampshade, Lanterns, and Yarn Globes – MADE Everyday
This hanging lampshade project made from yarn is both beautiful and creative. This project is also easy and fun. The chaotic pattern of the yarn along with the sleek shape of the design makes it great for modern style.
Check out the full tutorial from MADE Everyday
DIY Room Décor with Feathers
68. DIY Gold Tip Feather Garland – Simple Stylings
Feathers are great for design. Even hanging a number of feathers on a mantle or around another feature in your home can bring extra decoration and depth to your design.
Check out the full tutorial from Simple Stylings
69. HowToByJordan’s Painted Feather Wall Decor – DreamWorksTV
Paint feathers to add color and pattern to your wall decor. This allows you to add some creative influence to your feather wall design. Let your creative side shine through with this fantastic feather project.
Check out the full tutorial from DreamWorksTV
DIY Room Décor with Boxes
70. A Simple DIY Family Charging Station – One Good Thing by Jillee
This is a cool project that can be used to hide unsightly power strips while making a really cool charging station for all kinds of devices. You can make a power charging necessity stylish as well as functional.
Materials:
- Shoebox
- Power strip
- Decorations for box
Check out the full tutorial from One Good Thing By Jillee
71. DIY Ombre Watercolored Box – One O
Here is another way to infuse some creativity into your organization solutions. Color coordinate your organization boxes and materials with your design. This is a great project to introduce stylish organization to your space.
Check out the full tutorial from One O
DIY Room Décor with Wrapping Paper
72. Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper Wreath – She Makes a Home
There always seems to be left over wrapping paper after holidays or birthdays. It is an inexpensive material that is easy to find. With this project you can create an interesting and fun wreath. Since there are so many kinds of wrapping paper, the designs for your wreath are endless.
Materials:
- Wrapping paper
- Glue
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Paper plate
- Hole punch
- Twine
Check out the full tutorial from She Makes a Home
73. How To Update a Hand Me Down Dresser-In My Own Style
Here is a project that will help you update old furniture with new and interesting patterns and designs. Find a wrapping paper you love and give your furniture a brand new face. This is a great way to refurbish old dressers with a brand new look.
Materials:
- Paint
- Primer
- Glass beads
- Mod Podge
- Sandpaper
- Purdy brush
- Paint roller
- Wrapping paper
Check out the full tutorial from In My Own Style
DIY Room Décor with Jars
74. DIY Mason Jar Room Decor – LagunaBeachLove10
This DIY project provides you with a way to reuse old mason jars and make them into chic and interesting colorful planters for your flowers.
Link to Channel: LagunaBeachLove10
75. Fishnet Wrapped Mason Jar – It All Started With Paint
Here is a project that can give your old mason jars a nautical or beach theme. This DIY decorative mason jar is perfect for candles, lights, or even storage containers. There are countless uses for a lovely jar like this.
Materials:
- Twine
- Mason jar
- Scissors
Check out the full tutorial from It All Started With Paint
Decorating Rooms with Glitter
76. Apartment Decor DIY: Glitter Canvas Wall Art – LaurDIY
If you are looking for a great project that will give your room some sparkle, this project may be just for you. Your walls will twinkle following this amazing project that lets your imagination run wild. Get your ideas on the wall and let them shine.
Materials:
- Stencils
- Mod Podge adhesive
- Glitter
- Sealant
- Paint brush
Check out the full tutorial from LaurDIY
77. Double Sparkle, No-Shed, Secret Glitter Technique – I Love To Create
With the aid of glitter you can make any decoration stand out. Old and/or worn out decorations can be rejuvenated and given a new purpose with some work and glitter. This is great for holiday and special event decorations.
Materials:
- Glue
- Glitter
- Disposable cup
- Paint brush
- Candlesticks
Check out the full tutorial from I Love To Create Blog
Decorating with Construction Paper
78. Anthropologie Inspired Scroll Garland – Bird’s Party
This project is a fantastic decoration that is made from simple construction paper. This is a fantastic high end looking decoration with very affordable materials. This garland is both inexpensive and disposable.
Materials:
- Cardstock paper
- Paper clips
- Paper cutter
- Stapler
- Glue stick
Check out the full tutorial from Bird’s Party
79. DIY Room Decor with MayBaby! Revved Up Rooms – Awesomeness TV
Here is a pleasant floating cardstock room decoration. Use different colors and patterns to create a personalized look. The air current will make this decoration flutter, providing your space with interesting visual motion.
Materials:
- Wire wreath form
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Ribbon
- Fishing line
- Ruler
- Hot glue
Check out the full tutorial from Awesomeness TV
Room Décor with Washi Tape
80. Easy Washi Tape Switch Plates – washitapecrafts
Decorative Washi tape comes in a large plethora of colors and patterns. You can use these brilliant patterns to enhance elements around your house. Here is a great project that can get your fixtures to pop and draw some fantastic visual interest.
Materials:
- Light switch plate
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton ball
- Washi tape
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- Mod Podge satin
- Foam brush
Check out the full tutorial from Washi Tape Crafts
81. Wall Decal Using Washi Tape – Xao Vang
Washi tape also makes fantastic wall decorations. Spell out your name or your favorite message with a cool pattern or color.
Materials:
- Scissors
- Marker
- Washi tape
- Wax paper
Check out the full tutorial from Xao Vang
DIY Room Décor With Cans
82. Tin Can Cover – Elsie Marley
Don’t throw away those old cans! Clean them out, add some great DIY covers, and you have a new way to organize your kitchenware.
Check out the full tutorial from Elsie Marley
83. Recycled Cans | Minimal Room Decor – Adam Atkins
These recycled cans are being used as planters. They give a reused, modern, and interesting look. There are plenty of uses for recycled cans that come with the added benefit of helping to lessen your environmental impact.
Check out the full tutorial from Adam Atkins
DIY Room Décor with Balloons
84. Birthday Balloon Wreath Tutorial – Abstract Grace
Here is another way to use balloons for an interesting party decoration. Tying the balloons into a wreath is a fun way to create a party atmosphere in a new and unique way.
Check out the full tutorial from Abstract Grace
85. DIY Doilie Candleholder for the Tablescape – The Excited Bride
This lacy design made with a balloon is an amazing table piece for special events such as weddings and graduations. Use these light holders for a fancy and elegant element that is very affordable.
Check out the full tutorial from The Excited Bride
DIY Room Décor with Shoe Boxes
86. Chalkboard Painted Box Lids {Fall Decor} – Stow and Tell U
With some chalkboard paint you can transform your used boxes into awesome boards that can function as decorative signs. They can be hung on a wall or placed nearly anywhere. They can even be fun for children to draw on.
87. A Shoe Box DIY – Home Awaits
Shoe box lids can be used as a sort of cork board or bulletin space as well as a place to hang jewelry. This is a cheap and easy way to make extra wall hanging space. It is an organizational solution that is easy and affordable.
Check out the full tutorial from Home Awaits Us
DIY Room Décor with Cardboard
88. How to Make a Custom Headboard! DIY Dorm Decor – HGTV Handmade
If you are looking for a cheap and easy way to make a fun headboard, look no further than this project. This project will give you a simple and lightweight headboard that won’t break the bank. If you move often or don’t want to invest in an expensive piece of furniture, this project is perfect.
Materials:
- Cardboard
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Fabric
- Batting
- Staple gun
Check out the full tutorial from HGTV Handmade
89. DIY Belt Strap Bins – Iron & Twine
With a cardboard box and a few other materials you can make a beautiful and useful bin. This is an affordable way to provide yourself with great organizational solutions. These homemade DIY bins rival the kinds of bins you may find in a store.
Materials:
- Cardboard box
- Scissors
- Fabric
- Spray adhesive
- Old leather belt
Check out the full tutorial from Iron And Twine
DIY Room Décor with Books
90. DIY Book Headboard – Design Every Day
If you are an avid reader, you may wish to be surrounded by your favorite stories at all times. With this amazing DIY project you can sleep with your head in a book! Display your literary side with this book headboard.
Check out the full tutorial from Design Everyday Blog
91. DIY Hidden Storage – Blitsy
If you are looking for a project that will give you a bit of extra hidden storage, this book based hiding spot is fantastic. This project gives you a nice place to tuck away items you want out of sight where people won’t even notice.
Check out the full tutorial from Blitsy
DIY Room Décor with Fabric
92. DIY: Sew a Kids Bean Bag Chair in 30 Minutes – Project Nursery
A great project to make extra seating for children is a DIY beanbag chair. This is a quick and easy project that your kids will surely enjoy. They will love sitting in this seat while reading, resting, or playing video games.
Check out the full tutorial from Project Nursery
93. No-Sew Bow Pillow Cover How-To – SoCraftastic
This lovely throw pillow is a no-sew project. It is a beautiful design that can be incorporated into nearly any style. Find any pattern fabric to make an great pillow for any use.
Check out the full tutorial from SoCraftastic
DIY Room Décor with Frames
94. DIY Frame Shelves – Shanty 2 Chic
Here is a project that takes picture frames and turns them into interesting wall shelves. Your shelves will have a great appeal with the addition of picture frames. It really makes your shelves and the items on them pop and draw attention.
Check out the full tutorial from Shanty 2 Chic
95. DIY Gallery Wall | DIY Room Decor – Carina Stewart
A gallery wall is perfect for displaying artwork, pictures, and other images that you like in an array. You can fill the gallery with photos of events or even your own photography, but if you find some interesting imagery or inspirational phrases you can use them to build a great look.
Check out the full tutorial from Carina Stewart
DIY Room Décor with Water Bottles
96. DIY Water Bottle Jewelry Stand – Epbot
Upcycle a large soda bottle into a jewelry stand! Use multiple colors to give it some flair. This green jewelry stand used a Mountain Dew bottle.
Materials:
- Liter bottle
- 12” threaded rod
- 12” nuts and washers
- Drill
- Dremel
- Safety glasses
- Glass beads
Check out the full tutorial from Epbot
10 Best DIY Tumblr Blogs
97. DIY Home Decor
This home decor blog focuses on simple DIY projects for all around your home. The projects that they offer range from interior design to outdoor functional pieces. This blog updates every day with fresh ideas so that you will never run out of new and amazing projects to spruce up your home.
Check out the blog at DIY Home Decor
98. Homemade Projects
Here is a DIY blog is filled with natural projects that are easy and manageable. The projects here range from home decor to fashion to even edible delights. This is the one stop place for easy and simple projects that will spice up your life.
Check out the blog at Homemade Projects
99. DIY Home Decor
In this blog you will find simple and stylish home decor and organizational solutions. The designs and projects that are found here are fun and have a unique style. Use these projects for some creative solutions to your home decor needs.
Check out the blog at DIY home decor
100. DIY Home Decor
Here is a home decor blog with edgy, interesting, and unique projects for your home design. These projects are a bit out of the box and sure to give your design style intriguing and memorable elements that will stand out from the crowd.
Check out the blog from Robredo
101. Home Decor Ideas
This blog provides simple and elegant solutions and design ideas that are great for any home. There are many posts filled with great designs that are sure to inspire you to design greatness.
Check out The Home Decor Ideas blog
102. Design Meet Style
When you need your home designs to be stylish and up to date, this is the blog to visit. This blog blends up to date style with a variety of interesting and useful home decor ideas. Keep your space cutting edge by utilizing the ideas you find here.
Check out the blog at Design Meet Style
103. DIY Projects and Crafts
Here is a blog that is filled with simple and interesting solutions for your home. These projects are designed to feed your creative side while making your life easier at the same time. From creative projects that reuse otherwise disposable items to life hacks that will simplify your life, this blog has it all.
Check out the blog at DIY To Try
104. Home Decor DIY
If you are looking for adorable projects that you can do yourself to add interesting and fun elements to your home, you have come to the right place. This blog is full of lovely projects that bring a sense of fun and creativity to your home decor.
Check out the blog at Home Decor DIY
105. DIY Home Improvement Projects
This Tumblr page is filled with fantastic refurbishing ideas for old or outdated elements of your home. These DIY projects will help you update and spruce up your space in no time.
Check out the blog at DIY Home Improvement!
106. DIY Room Decor and Other Ideas
This is the place for fun and playful room decor ideas. There are plenty of projects here that will make your space shine with personality and creativity. These projects let you run wild with your imagination. You are sure to find the perfect project to add a bit of extra decoration with this blog.
Check out the blog at Grab Some Ideas!
10 Best DIY Pinterest Boards
107. DIY Home Decor Ideas by LindaDWiseman
This Pinterest board is filled with excellent DIY ideas for home decoration. These projects are great for transforming or updating your old and/or unused objects into stunning decorative pieces. There are over 100 thousand pins of great ideas to search through.
Check out the Linda D Wiseman board here
108. DIY Home Decor Ideas by DIY Boards
This board is full of great DIY projects for found or unused objects as well as ways to update and refurbish old pieces. There are also many fantastic home organization solutions that will make your life easier.
Check out the board at DIY Boards
109. DIY Home Decor by Painted Stuff
This Pinterest board is packed with great home and garden ideas that are sure to inspire you. These DIY projects are simple and offer creative and fun solutions to your needs.
Check out the Painted Stuff board here
110. DIY Home Decorating Ideas by Melanie Haehl
This board focuses on home and garden projects that are both easy and beautiful. These projects are sure to make your life easier.
Check out more on the Melanie Haehl board
111. DIY Home Decorating by Rain on a Tin Roof
This craft board is full of great DIY and craft projects. Check out all of the great ideas and projects that all of these great bloggers have contributed.
Check out the Rain On A Tin Roof board here
112. DIY Home Decor by Sivana Spirit
This Pinterest board collects some very interesting and unique DIY projects that are intriguing and out of the box. If you are looking for unusual or different project ideas to take up, this is the perfect board for you.
Check out more at the Sivan A Spirit board
113. DIY Home Decor by Conserving Coco
This DIY board is jam packed with great DIY home decor ideas as well as home improvement and design tips. There are lots of smaller ideas and projects to sharpen up those small details that make the difference.
Check out the board at Conserving Coco
114. DIY Home Decor Projects Makeovers Crafts by Frugality Gal
Here is a board that collects amazing DIY projects and crafts as well as projects to refurbish or reinvent your old and outdated stuff. There are plenty of projects that will help you breathe new life into your household objects.
Check out the Frugality Gal board here
115. Decor DIY Home Decorating Ideas by Sanakh04
Check out a board packed with interesting and unique design ideas that are sure to make your design stand out. These projects are easy to do and can elevate your decorating ideas to the next level.
Check out more of the Sanakh 04 board here
116. DIY Home Decor Ideas by Cynda Joy Felini
This board offers great home decor ideas and solutions. These projects are simple and add a bit of extra flair to your home.
Check out more from Cynda Joy Felini’s board here
10 Best DIY YouTube Channels
117. This Old House
This youtube channel is just like the television show ‘This Old House’. They have how-to and DIY videos on a wide range of topics, including home improvement, gardening, remodeling, upgrades, and many, many more. They release weekly videos that have great easy to follow instructions.
See more from the This Old House channel here
118. Woodworking for Mere Mortals
If you are looking for fantastic and well made videos to walk you through woodworking projects, Woodworking for Mere Mortals is the channel for you. Steve Ramsey makes fun and accessible instructional DIY videos that will have you making magnificent woodwork pieces on your own in no time.
See more from the Steve Ramsey channel here
119. DIY Hip Chicks
This is the place to get instructional videos that will help build your confidence with home decor as well as repair and remodeling. Beth Howard is a licensed contractor and interior designer, and she will walk you through a number of projects to teach you the ins and outs of building your skills and making your home look great.
See more from the DIYHIPChicks channel here
120. HouseImprovements
This channel focuses on the larger home improvement projects that you may have. The projects have a wide range but are all given in easy to follow and understand instructions that will have your home improvement goals met in no time.
See more from the HouseImprovements channel here
121. Ron Hazelton
Ron Hazelton is an on-location home improvement television personality who has developed his youtube channel to have a catalog of over 500 DIY tips and projects. These projects will walk you through initial concept to finished project and build your skillset.
See more from the Ron Hazelton channel here
122. Lowes
This is the youtube channel for the home improvement store, Lowes. It offers many how-to videos with plenty of DIY projects as well as lawn care ideas. The videos walk you through projects as well as the products needed to complete every step.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=B–i7Cv8ffA
See more from the Lowe’s Home Improvement channel here
123. Ask the Builder
Award winning master carpenter and builder Tim Carter offers videos and tutorials on this youtube channel. He walks viewers through projects and repairs in every room of the house with easy to follow and simple to understand directions.
See more from the Ask the Builder channel here.
124. HGTV Handmade
This channel from the television channel HGTV provides tutorials for home decor and various craft projects. These DIY projects are easy to get started and are well explained by knowledgeable professionals.
See more from the HGTV Handmade channel here
125. Jeff Patterson
Jeff Patterson uploads weekly home repair tutorials as well as DIY project videos. He presents his projects in a fun and accessible manner that is still informative and easy to understand. Get your stunning projects done with ease with help from these tutorials.
See more from the Jeff Patterson channel here
126. Deco Bliss
This channel is full of home interior and gardening videos. They offer DIY projects as well as inspirational videos to get your imagination going. Watch their how-to videos for ideas and knowledge that will build your skillset.