The great thing about home décor is that you don’t have to break the bank. That’s why we came up with more than 50 DIY home décor projects to start with. With something as simple as an accent wall, colorful light bulb, or new throw pillow, you can make an entire space feel fresh and on-trend without spending tons of time or money.
Find Another Spot for Flowers
If you’re always looking for an excuse to spruce up your home with fresh flowers, the answer is easy. If you want to buy a bedroom or bathroom vase, some options can be found here. In this Brooklyn apartment designed by Katie Ridder, a globe-shaped vase adds a nice bubble detail to the interior design. For less maintenance with aesthetically pleasing alternatives, consider faux floral arrangements.
Swap Out Art
Create a gallery wall with fresh, affordable frames using pages that you tear out of any coffee table book or get at a flea market. You can use small pieces of art or large, full frames. It’s up to you how big and bright your virtual gallery will be.
Add a Mirror
If you’re looking for an idea for decorating your mantel, you can place a large mirror above the shelf. Or, if the wall space in question is high-traffic (such as a hallway or entryway), invest in a small mirror that can be hung almost anywhere.
Refresh Coffee Table Books
If you can’t resist a good coffee table book, grab one with a new look on your bookshelf. Or if you have them in various parts of your home simply rearrange your stacks and they will take on a new layout and order. Here in this living room designed by Barrie Benson, the four stacks could easily be given a new layout and order using only the books on the table.
Attach Decor to a Shelving Unit
When you run out of wall space to hang art, you can use a bookshelf as your next option. Here’s a tutorial for how to do it!
Set Up a Cozy Reading Spot
If there’s not enough room for a reading corner in your house, you don’t have to fret. You can create an indoor lounge area to serve double-duty as a study or lounge by using furniture from your formal living area and adjusting the color of the drapes. Here, Heidi Caillier strategically chose furniture and draperies with sophisticated and cozy textures that can be used in all types of settings-around family and friends, or at home when you’re craving peace and quiet.
Don’t Be Afraid of Black Paint
The cool blend of dark colors and eclectic furniture in this bedroom make it feel special and intimate. This specific shade of black paint uses Farrow & Ball Railings, adding a trendy yet sophisticated touch to the room.
Style an Empty Fireplace
We should rethink how we stylize and decorate empty fireplaces. Interior designer Leanne Ford took an empty fireplace and turned it into a gallery that displays pottery and artwork.
Treat Your Windows
Some people are skeptical of using patterned drapes in their windows, but doing so will actually make everything easier on the eye. Kristin Panitch, a designer, has made a pink cloud curtain with a bird pattern that she uses in her bedroom.
Re-Style a Bookshelf
More than just books, this home library designed by Fiona Lynch has a modern aesthetic that will turn heads. Gorgeous wallpapers and illustrations complement the space, which invites contemplation as much as it does reading. Fill it with books or add in decor accents and accessories like vases and sculptures to break up the monotony of a wall of books. Or, color-coordinate your books. Not only will it feel more cohesive, but if you’ve got a lot of bright colors in your collection, they’ll stand out even more.
Set up a Breakfast Nook
If you want to enjoy the view from your bed, then breakfast in bed will do the trick. This style is country-chic and rustic, with just a touch of polish to make it sophisticated. No need for a built-in nook in order to achieve this look–you’re already on board.
Spruce up Your Entryway
If your entryway isn’t grand because you don’t have a grand foyer, place a small console table to create the formal yet modern aesthetic. For more traditional and less formal styling, go with a traditional table but then hang modern abstract art above it. Lean portraits against the wall for a laid-back take on a gallery wall.
Just Add Sheepskin
Are you looking for a way to bring warmth and texture into any nook or cranny of your home? This is great for indoor spaces, as sheepskin throws are super comfortable and easy to move around. They’re also affordable, which makes them a viable option for any budget.
Swap Out Your Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are the easiest way to refresh a room and make it feel new again. Switching up your pillow can make each space unique, and introduce new colors, themes, or shapes into a bedroom or living room.
Bring a Stool Into the Bathroom
Next, add some extra surface space by moving your stool to the other side of the tub. This will add more organization and a polished feel to the bathroom.
