40 DIY Ways to Upgrade Your Bedroom
Jan 07, 2014
January is a time for new beginnings, in the house, in the office, and in the gym. Though spring is typically the time for cleaning and organization, we like to think of January as a good time for a rest. For getting a little more rest while the days are still on the short side, and for cozying up when (baby!) it’s cold outside. And the best place to start is the place where you conclude and begin each day, the bedroom! Take your pick of these 40 DIY projects and you’ll be one step closer to a seriously serene (and well-designed) bedroom.
Rope Design
To create this sort of abstract look, use different colors of rope to create a custom design. You could also use yarn, embroidery floss, or suede cord. (via Homes)
Shutters Headboard
Head to a flea market or antiques fair and stock up on old shutters. If you don’t find colors you like, just paint ’em! (via HGTV)
Book Headboard
This is definitely a cool way to display old books. We like the idea of coming up with a hack that makes this more of a functional bookshelf than a book display. (via Design Everyday)
Chalkboard Silhouette Headboard
This would be sweet in a little girls’ room, don’t you think? (via HGTV)
Landscape Diptych
Dream of running away to the mountains? Hang a diptych of your favorite place right above your bed. (via Dwell)
Light Up Headboard
Featured in our typographical decor roundup, this bit of ingenuity caused some serious swooning here at Brit HQ. (via A Beautiful Mess)
Moonlighting
Originally designed for a kids’ room, we think a more minimal take on this could look awesome in a grown up bedroom as well. (via DIY Network)
Barn Door Headboard
Live in an area where barn doors run rampant? Or love heading into the country for weekend treasure hunting? Use this as inspiration to create your own barn door headboard. (via Dreamy Whites)
Geometric Woodgrain Wall
Got a tiny bedroom where an entire wall acts as your headboard? Create custom wallpaper to induce stylish slumber. (via Vintage Revivals)
Chalkboard Walls
Chalkboard paint is definitely a favorite around these parts, and these bedrooms do a great job of combining dark walls with vibrant textiles. (via Poppy Talk)
Geometric Painted Pillows
All you need is fabric paint, a few hours, and throw pillows to create your own set of custom pillows. (via Brit + Co.)
Stamped Pillows
This tutorial shows you how to create your own stamps and use them for a whole set of accent pillows. Love it. (via 101 Woonideen)
Pillow Pets
How amazing are these? Iron-on transfer paper is always for the win, especially when it comes to photos of bunnies. (via Go Make Me)
Word Stencil Pillow
Grab a stencil and Sharpie and get wordy with it. Yes. Get wordy with it. (via Wit & Whistle)
Shag Pillow
We told you shag is back! You could even use old stretched out t-shirts to recreate this bright cheerful look. (via V and Co.)
Simple Embellishments
Sometimes all you need is a simple little something. Go for felt triangles or grainy painted stripes and a plain old throw pillow becomes your unique creation. (via Creature Comforts)
DIY Bedside Lamp
Can you believe this is DIY? It’s a project that was done in three parts, and definitely takes a good amount of dedication. We think the results are worth it though! (via Nimi Design)
Japanese Box Lamp
Inspired by traditional Japanese lighting, this box lamp is simple to create and sets a lovely delicate mood. (via Instructables)
Concrete Base Desk Lamp
Part of our recent concrete DIY obsession, we’re all over the minimal look of this sturdy lamp. (via Pastill)
Golden Lamp
Guess what was used to create the gold base of this lamp? A toilet paper roll covered in gold paper! (via Design and Form)
Twisted Rope Rug
Stock up on rope, neon spandex, and hot glue, and this seemingly hand-loomed number can be yours in a jiffy. (via Brit + Co.)
Crazy Pom Pom Rug
A bunch of colorful pom poms come together beautifully in this bright and festive rug. (via Poppytalk)
Metallic Gold Zebra Print Rug
Who knew zebra print and gold could not look like something you bought at Wet Seal in the ’90s? (via Home Depot)
Felt Stone Rug
Combine pom pom style with pebble style and make your own felt stone rug. (via Yes I Made That)
Crafty Felt Rug
No, this was not made out of hundreds of small felt balls… but it totally could be. This little hack shows you how to turn three little mats into one awesome rug. (via Conversation Pieces)
Crocheted Alpaca Rug
Just learned how to crochet but not really feeling the scarf move? Get some chunky wool and create your own version of this cozy alpaca rug. (via Purl Bee)
Rope Swirl
So. Many. Colors! This earthy rug inspired our very own twisted rope rug. We’re loving all the different colors and textures. (via Free People)
Copper Tubing Side Table
Metal decor is all the rage, and we’re digging this combination of copper tubing and color blocking. (via The House that Lars Built)
Tree Stump Side Tables
You’re gonna need a few extra hours at the gym to make this one happen, since it involved scouring the woods for some spare tree stumps and bringing them back to your house! (via A Beautiful Mess)
Blue and Gold
This table looks mid-century modern but guess what? It’s two stools that have been repainted and stacked. Done and done. (via Blessed Life Atop A Cake Stand)
Birch Color-Topped Stumps
The textures and patterns found on birch trees are pretty tough to beat. We love the pairing of a bright burst of color right on top of the stump… and what about that wolf pillow? (via Fraulein Klein)