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As any seasoned YouTuber knows, not all DIY home decor ideas are created equal. Some take a lot more time, energy, and money than you might think, while others pale in comparison to the inspiration photos they find on Pinterest.
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But for now, we’re highlighting some high-impact, low-stakes DIY home projects that can be completed in just a weekend to help you save money in this volatile economy. From stylish plaster lamps to “wired” wall lights that don’t require an electrician, there’s something for every skill level and design aesthetic.
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Do you love your fireplace but hate the smoke, maintenance and mess? Or is it just missing in your living room? Opt for a freestanding vintage mantel for a tall DIY fireplace that can save you $1,000 or more. There are some very affordable options online, whether designed and decorated in a Parisian modern setting or in a variety of styles. Simple Scandinavian style wooden frame.
Best of all, this DIY couldn’t be easier. Simply attach the coat to the wall. Add a fireplace grate and a few logs for an authentic feel. Ta-da! You will be amazed how this detail can completely transform a room and create (fake) architectural drama. Check out the full DIY here.
Think twice before giving away an old lamp or decorative vase that no longer matches your design aesthetic. With a little DIY plaster, you can modernize old finishes or simplify your color palette while adding a fresh, organic feel to old favorites (and saving hundreds of dollars). For example, take the lamp above, created by Shelby Girard, VP of Creative and Design. She used plaster of paris fabric and neutral colors to give a once-loved brass lamp a second life in the bedroom. You can do the same for any bowls, picture frames, vases, lights, lamps or trinkets that need updating. Please follow these steps.
Bookshelves are not only practical, but also versatile. It’s an aesthetically pleasing space to store artwork, greenery, decorative items and, of course, your favorite books. But new shelves aren’t always cheap.
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If you want to save $300 to $2,500+ and use your DIY skills, try building your own bookshelf out of cinder blocks and wood planks. To create a shelf, simply stack the pieces and adjust the height to fit your unique space. Consider stacking books horizontally and vertically to fill your shelves and add visual interest. Pro Tip: If your book cover is too vibrant and you’re looking for a more consistent color palette, turn your back to the back wall to let the tinted pages shine!
The right artwork can add personality to a space and tie the overall design together. But acquiring art can be expensive. This is especially true if you choose a custom route. Hacking us? Find beautiful vintage-inspired prints on Etsy or Vintage Supply Co., get them printed on art paper for as little as $15, and then frame them in vintage frames at your local thrift store. Or you can download it digitally, print and frame it through Framebridge for a few hundred dollars. Overall, this simple hack can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars. Check out the step-by-step DIY here.
Or if you love to paint and want to stay on budget, let your inner artist shine with a homemade masterpiece. Not only will you feel a long-term connection with this piece, but you can also receive art therapy at home. Here are some simple techniques that anyone can learn. You can draw brush strokes on a stretched canvas for an abstract look, draw straight lines or patterns for a more graphic style, experiment with watercolors or add beautiful photos from magazines. Just make a frame and voila!
Decorating with books is nothing new, but repurposing your favorite books instead of buying new decorations can save you hundreds of dollars. If you want to give it a new look, try displaying it publicly. Bookmark your favorite chapters, poems and photos and display the pages like wall art. You need to include different heights, background colors, and themes to create balanced visuals. To brighten up your pages, consider designer Autumn Williams’ chic style and consider contemporary acrylic shelves!
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If you’re looking to optimize a small space (or add more storage and organization to a larger space) while saving thousands of dollars, consider installing your own. We know built-ins can seem intimidating, but they’re easier and more cost-effective than you think. Especially with the help of Ikea. If you want a minimal frame that maximizes valuable real estate, you can’t beat Ikea’s cult classic Billy Bookcase. At just 11 inches deep, it’s uniquely narrow, making it a great choice for small spaces.
To change it from “Basic Showroom” to “Classic & Custom”, add a border to the top of the bookcase and fill in the pre-drilled holes in the sides. You can also add an extension unit to the top to raise the bookcase to the ceiling for a true built-in aesthetic. After deciding on a composition, spray the entire batch for a clean finish (in the example above, designer Vivian Torres chose Benjamin Moore’s Super White).
Just because you have a small kitchen or dining room doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort and style. Take the DIY breakfast buffet above for example. The L-shaped corner not only allows maximum seating around the small bistro table, but also offers space-saving storage.
To save money and create a stylish design, create a base using three horizontal wall cabinets from Ikea’s Sektion collection. Fill the remaining corner gaps with MDF and add a coat of paint and brass handles for a more luxurious custom aesthetic. Finally, complement the style in every corner! Consider adding custom upholstered pillows to the top of your banquette and mixing cushions and throws to create a cozy gathering space.
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You don’t have to invest in new furniture and decorations to give your home a new look and feel. The paint is much cheaper and works just as well! Instead of just sticking to the walls, use high-contrast colors to highlight your favorite architectural features like stairs, railings and fireplaces. These cheap and easy DIY home decor ideas add instant drama, visual interest and appeal to any room. (See our full list of color features beyond the walls for more information.)
Wiring wall lights requires hiring a professional electrician, which can be expensive and time-consuming. Instead, consider designer Brady Burke’s ingenious DIY. Follow the instructions for installing shaded sconces and replace the bulbs with $20 Amazon Puck lights. Check out the full step-by-step DIY here and check out the TikTok below for sparknote’s version.
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With a little magic, you can easily add personality and texture to an ordinary $5 glass vase. To save $25-$300, make your own handmade pottery with these ingenious and fun DIY projects. Yes, it involves actual dirt from garden and craft store plaster, but the end result looks incredibly luxurious.
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Peel and stick wallpaper is not only cheaper than traditional rolls, but also 10 times easier to apply yourself than hiring one. Save up to $1,000 while adding character and personality to your space by choosing your own peel and stick wallpaper. In addition to striking walls, wrap the ceiling, stairwell or bookcase inside in your favorite print for an instant pop of color. (See here for more creative wallpaper ideas.)
When renting or updating your forever home, you can skip expensive renovations and use these creative home hacks.
Save serious money. Lead designer Melissa Wagner demonstrated an architectural fireplace and opted for a gallon of turquoise paint and about three hours of labor rather than redoing the entire look from top to bottom. Check out her creative and money-saving hacks here.
Check out another awesome DIY by Melissa! The designer made the wall-to-wall headboard above in the master bedroom using wood paneling, wadding, navy upholstery and a nail gun. The end result was completed in three days, filling a large blank wall, saving hundreds to thousands of dollars. Check out our full DIY breakdown here.
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If you’ve been working from your sofa or kitchen island since 2020, consider a proper WFH corner for a while. While a dedicated space is certainly ideal, you can save a lot of money by using a small space-friendly drop-down desk, wardrobe or utility area.
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