We all want a home that looks beautiful. Who doesn’t want to impress their friends and family with some really stunning décor? It’s even better when you can show them décor that you’ve made yourself with your own hands! So what Home kinds of projects You Can Do Yourself?
It can be costly to decorate a house. Calling in professional contractors to do every little element of your design can be very expensive. However, there’s a solution available to you – try a little DIY!
Doing the job yourself needn’t be too difficult and it’ll save you money when compared to hiring in a pro. If you’re trying to cut the cost of renovating your property, here are some DIY home projects which anyone can do, even if they don’t consider themselves to be an expert.
Make Your Own Chalkboard
Finding a way to display messages to your family is often key. Rather than having a noticeboard in your kitchen, you can redecorate your kitchen walls or cabinets and create your own chalkboard in one fell swoop by painting with the latest magnetic chalkboard paints. They can create a stylish yet practical focal point in your kitchen and the kids will love being able to finally draw on the walls! You’ll also be able to display all of those important messages to keep everyone up to date.
Floating Bookshelves
Everyone needs more shelving in their home. If you have stacks of books and nowhere to put them, the perfect solution is a floating bookshelf or two. When you don’t have any more bookshelf or cabinet space, floating bookshelves can be made very simply by fitting a slim metal bracket onto your chosen wall. You can then simply pile up books on top of it. It creates the illusion of the books floating in mid-air without any visible support. It’s certainly going to attract attention for all the right reasons and be a practical storage solution too.
Stencil Your Walls
If your walls are looking boring and plain, you can easily add a more stylish and modern look using only a piece of cardboard. Draw a simple stencil shape that can be repeated all across your wall and then simply paint over it in the color of your choice. It’s the perfect way to liven up a dull space and won’t cost very much at all. Even better, when you’re sick of the look, you can just paint over it quickly and easily. It creates the impression of wallpaper without any of the hassles.
A DIY Nightstand
If you need a nightstand for your bedroom but don’t want to spend too much on a new one, you can easily make your own. It’s an exciting and creative DIY project for any amateur woodworker that recycles and upcycles old furnishings to give them a new lease of life. Simply take a table that you no longer use, paint it in a color of your choice to match or contrast with your bedroom décor and then put it against the bedroom wall. You’ll have a pair of matching nightstands in minutes that look great and help to save the planet!
A Stylish Headboard
Staying in the bedroom, you can make yourself a beautiful headboard that adds a touch of luxury and glamor to your boudoir without breaking the bank. It’s a very simple project that any home DIY-er can tackle themselves. Simply get a curtain rod and mount it to the wall behind the bed. Choose some curtains which complement the style of your bedroom and you have a headboard that looks amazing with absolutely no effort whatsoever!
A Beautiful Mirror
Mirrors are a perfect way to add style and extra light to any space. They also make a room appear larger and brighter, which ensures they’re the ideal addition to your bathroom, hallway or any other cramped or dark space. You can decorate a plain mirror by placing broken CDs around it to create a beautiful, light reflecting frame. By using different kinds of CDs, you can even get the look of several colors for a more incredible appearance.
There are lots of great home DIY projects you can tackle that won’t be too difficult for even the most unskilled homeowner. As long as you have the right tools for home repair in your workshop or garage, you’ll find that you can tackle any of these with ease.
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This is a great collection off DIY projects! Thanks for sharing them.
I am a DIYer and I love all of these projects. I wish I had the space for that beautiful and large chalkboard. TFS and for co-hosting at #OMHGWW.
So many lovely ideas! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!