If you're in the mood to change things up in your space without having to dip too much into the bank account, DIY projects are definitely the way to go. Not only being super cost-effective, but they can be the best way to add your own personal touch to your home.
A super rewarding and fun process, here are some easy DIY projects that you can try:
Repainting a Room
The most popular and probably the easiest DIY project is painting your space a new colour. Despite being one of the easiest projects, it's one of the best ways to transform your space.
No matter what design style you have in your room, there will be so many options for you to choose from. But be careful when choosing your paint, because there might be a couple of things you haven't considered. The type of paint, whether that be matte, eggshell or gloss, can be a massive decider in whether the paint will work in your space.
If you have a more bold, eccentric design, a gloss paint would definitely be a good choice for you. On the contrary, a more calm, subtle space would be best complimented by a matte paint, maybe egg shell.
Another tip, neutral coloured furniture tend to prefer more neutral coloured paints, whilst bold paint colours go better with vibrant furniture.
Refinish Furniture
A similar sort of DIY project as repainting a room, refinishing furniture is a super easy, cost-effective way to breath new life into your space. You can refinish almost any piece and depending what material the piece is, you have more opportunities to get creative.
Before refinishing, always remember to sand down the piece of furniture. Depending on what look you're going for, simply leaving the piece after sanding will add warmth to your space, as the clean wood comes to the surface. If you're looking for a full recolour, be sure to make sure you're using the right tool, whether that be a brush, roller, spray gun etc.
A much simpler idea that can still add a lot more to your space than you would think, is adding new hardware. Purchasing pieces such as knobs, pulls or hinges can give your furniture a completely new look, especially if your new piece is pretty different to your current.
Create a Vertical Garden
Leaning into the projects that take a little more time to complete, a hanging, vertical garden is a great way to add greenery and scenery to your home. It's a super effective way of bringing nature indoors, especially if you don't have much outdoor space.
The first and obvious step is choosing the location for you indoor garden. Opting for a wall/space that has plenty of room with easy viewing access will be key. When actually choosing the plants, make sure to consider the light and moisture needs to make sure the space you choose can maintain that of what each plant needs to flourish.
When it comes to what your hanging your plants, you have a fair few options to choose from, all of which complement different styles. Macrame planters and wire baskets have always been a popular choose, and for good reason. The designs are timeless, and blend in easy with your space.
Recycling items in your home for containers such as mason jars or cups can add some unique style to your garden whilst simultaneously making the project more cost-effective.
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Update Your Light Fixtures
Updating your light fixtures is another super easy, affordable DIY project. A less of a visual impact compared to other project in thus post, but retaining the ability to freshen up your space.
There's so many different styles of fixtures you can choose from, making it a lot easier to find one for you design style. Due to this piece of decor not being the biggest, you can definitely find some that will suit any style.
Light fixture styles such as industrial, mid-century modern and rustic all thrive off a minimalist, clean-edged vibe. These styles will obviously look best in a space with the corresponding style, however the simplicity means they can still fit right in with any room.
If your not looking at spending hardly any money on updating your fixtures, no need to worry. Similar to refinishing furniture, you can easily sand down and/or paint your current fixtures in whatever finish you want to subtly breath new life into your space.
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Make a DIY Terrarium
Back to the topic of nature, a much simpler, easy project you can complete is making your own terrarium. A perfect accent for any space, you have so much freedom when it comes to how you actually design one.
Choosing the right container for your terrarium will be the first key element with this project. You can use pretty much any see-through item you have or buy that can hold things in for a terrarium (try you best to find one that complements your space!).
When it comes to filling your container there are a few things to make sure you include for the best terrarium. Once you choose a container, add a layer of gravel to prevent water build up. Secondly, if possible, add a layer of activated charcoal to filter the air and prevent odors. Lastly, add your soil and fill your terrarium with beautiful plants.
Try to use a variety of plants with different textures and sizes to create depth, and an overall increase visual interest. Adding in small items such as rocks and shells can help a ton with this also!
Build a Bookshelf
Perhaps the biggest project and the most time consuming, building a bookshelf is the perfect DIY project if you're looking for something bigger. A functional piece of furniture that can be the defining piece in any space, especially if it's hand crafted by you.
After you've checked off all the necessities, those being gathering you tools to build with and measuring up the space you want to put your bookshelf, there are multiple ways you can make it your own whilst blending it in with your spaces' style.
When it comes to the wood you use, the type of wood/colour will be the deciding factor on whether it will work in your space. If you're looking for a sleek bookshelf, most types of woods will work just fine. However, I recommend looking into either reclaimed wood or wood with an interesting pattern/grain if you want to create a bolder piece for your space.
Incorporating other materials through hardware and accessories can be a great way to add the finishing touches to your project. Materials such as glass, stone and metal can add even more texture to your bookshelf, adding to its overall visual interest.
Make Your Own Curtains
Another major money saving DIY project, making your own curtains is a fun project that you can personalise more than most on this list. This project also takes more work for that matter, but if you love to create decor for your home this will be perfect.
When choosing a fabric, making sure that it matches your interior design style. Be sure to consider the weight and texture of the fabric, as well as how much sunlight you want to let in. For a design style that focuses on light, neutral colours will prefer lighter curtains to maintain the open feel the colours already have. Bolder colours on the other hand, will suit the heavier type.
When it comes to adding your personal touch to your curtains, there are a few different things you can do to do this. The first idea is adding trim, such as tassels, fringe or pom-poms. Another method is using stencils or paint to create a truly unique pattern. You can also consider layering fabrics to thicken you curtains!
Create a Gallery Wall
To truly add a personal touch to your space, creating a gallery wall gives you home a dedicated space to display all the things that are most important to you. Besides this, you can put together all of your favourite artwork together to create the same effect.
Depending on the surrounding space of the wall, there's a few different ways you can make the most effective display. After choosing the pieces you want, planning out your layout on the floor is a great way to visualise how your ideas will come to life. Be sure to experiment with loads of different variations before deciding!
To create a cohesive look for your gallery wall, trying you best to maintain a colour scheme throughout your pieces would be ideal, but if you can't, maintain a colour scheme through the frames you use.
If you do manage to create a similar palette through the artwork, then be sure to mix and match the frames to add visual interest. Don't forget to vary the shapes and sizes of the art to break up the monotony.
Overall, there are so many different DIY projects you can dive into no matter what shape or style your space is. These projects are the best way to add a unique, personal touch to your space, and more importantly, they're so much fun!