25 DIY Room Decor Project Ideas You NEED for Your Home
Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.
A new season equals new decor, so it’s time to *finally* upgrade your space! Check out these 25 stylish DIY room decor projects to give your home the upgrade it deserves.
DIY Upholstered Couch: Betcha can’t believe there’s an IKEA couch hiding under that pink velvet! Hack Anthropologie’s swoon-worthy velvet sofa with about $250 worth of velvet and some basic sewing skills. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Pop Tart Pillows: Put your Singer away, because this is a no-sew project! Glue together felt to make the pastry, then sprinkle away with all the pom-poms. (via Aww Sam)
DIY Embroidery Wall Hanging: That whole embroidery trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Add inspirational decor to your room with this therapeutic DIY project. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Color Block Storage Lockers: This color-block storage solution is perfect for storing knickknacks and adding a little oomph to your decor. DIY your space-saving storage in a color combo that complements your living room palette. (via Sugar & Cloth)
DIY Statement Wall Hanging Mirror: Take the wall hanging trend to new heights with a quirky, boho-chic mirror. The round mirror instantly opens up any space and the colorful yarn makes this the ultimate decor piece. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Woven Leather Bench: Tackle that rustic DIY project you’ve been dreaming of with this classic leather bench. While it looks like it’s straight out of Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware, you’ll have the satisfaction of getting to say, “Yep, I made that.” (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Wastebasket Pendant Lamp: Head to Target — as if you needed an excuse — and pick up a wire wastebasket to make this showstopper floral pendant light. (via Damask Love)
DIY Hand-Painted Chalk Paint Mud Cloth Pillow: Have paint, will pattern. Seriously, all you need is a some chalk paint and a plain pillowcase to DIY some very cool new throw pillows. (via Dream Green DIY)
DIY Toy Storage Hack: Because sometimes you just need a little extra color to boost your organizational game. (via Farm Fresh Therapy)
DIY Hairpin Leg Breakfast Tray: Breakfast in bed? This tray will make it happen. (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Reupholstered Dining Room Chairs: You’ll never believe how easy it is to make and switch out new seat cushions. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Giant Pink Dice Tables: Who knew storage could look so cute. Turn white storage boxes into the coolest version of fluffy pink dice and get ready for the compliments to start rolling in. (via Aww Sam)
DIY Rattan Chair: Use soft jersey fabric strips to add color to a rattan chair. Just cut narrow strips, layer the colors to “embroider” the chair, and get ready to relax in a real statement piece. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Splatter Painted Mirror Wall Art: Pick up a bunch of those $2 mirrors you’ve seen at IKEA and give them a rainbow makeover. (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Entryway Organizer: Get yourself to an IKEA and snag the SATSUMAS Plant Stand. Then, turn it into a handy organizer for your soon-to-be adorable entryway.
(via Brit + Co)
DIY Painted Rope Wall Decor: Cotton cord and a pop of color make for some seriously stylish wall art, friends. (via Damask Love)
DIY Small Space Foyer: Transform a hallway into a real foyer with a floating shelf. Add a colorful backdrop and a bright bar stool as a side table, and voila! A functional *and* stylish entryway. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Wooden Ladder: A coat of spray-paint atop this ladder makes the perfect towel holder for a bathroom or blanket holder for the living room. (via I Spy DIY)
DIY Painted Wallpaper: Go all out and cover an entire room with this playful DIY design, or use it on a smaller scale on an accent wall. (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY Anthro Swing Shelf: Bring a little organization to your workspace or bedroom with this easy AF swing shelf. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Quick Hat Rack: It’s pretty hard to refuse a project as cute, easy, and affordable as this one. You can add a coat rack to just about any place in your home. (via A Pair & A Spare)
DIY Marble and Copper Tables: This IKEA hack features two Pinterest-popular trends: marble and copper. Hack the IKEA RISSNA tables in just a couple of minutes with copper spray paint and marble contact paper. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Entryway Succulent Storage: Because plants are life. If your succulent collection has extended past your windowsill, it’s time to hit up your local thrift store and tranform an old tool shelf into the ultimate indoor garden. (via I Spy DIY)
DIY Fabric Rug Hack: Instead of splurging, treat yourself to a cool new floor rug with this brilliant — and inexpensive! — DIY hack. (via Brit + Co)
DIY Wooden Headboard: Sometimes all you need is a bit of plywood to really add depth and minimalist style to a space. Keep it plain or paint on a fun pattern to make things more colorful and interesting. (via Sugar & Cloth)
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Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.