Decorate your living space with different accessories that reflect your personality. And doing so doesn’t have to be expensive. With easy DIY interior design projects we’ve compiled, making your home chic and pretty becomes affordable. The following simple DIY projects will inspire you to decorate your home on a budget.
1. Cane Webbing Lampshade
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Be inspired by this easy upgrade to a drum-shaped lampshade. It adds lots of texture and a bright pop color to any room. In case you are unfamiliar, cane webbing is a type of woven material made from the outer bark of the rattan plant. The cane material is processed into thin strips and then woven into a mesh or web-like pattern.
2. Printed Photograph Wall-Art
Browse your phone and choose the most beautiful photo you’ve taken. Enhance it, enlarge it, and print it on canvas. This easy DIY interior design project will look great in your entryways, living room, and any other part of your house.
3. Clipboard Frames: Instant DIY Decor
Aside from printed photographs, you can also repurpose old clipboards. Gallery walls add instant decor to a blank wall. However, frames can get quite expensive. For this budget-friendly arrangement, simply clip prints to vintage clipboards. Thread a leather jewelry cord under the clip, knot it at the top, and hang it with a pushpin. Plus, you can easily change out the images every season.
4. Add Beautiful Rustic Drawers
Opt for a budget-friendly dresser makeover with this rustic-looking chest of drawers. Instead of paint, the homeowner and designer found a cheaper alternative. The brown wallpaper in the drawers matches the color of the other parts of the cabinet and, of course, the walls. Add plants, a mirror, and other small decors to complete the look!
5. A Hidden Storage
You don’t have to spend so much to reduce the clutter in your place. Take a cue from this hidden shoe storage. To do this, repaint an old cabinet and hang a patterned fabric that will serve as the door.
6. Green Accent Wall
Walls should not be dull. Like for instance, this upgraded staircase with a bright green accent wall. The frame patterns on the wall make an instant place for a photo wall. All you need is to print some of the memorable photos during
7. Chalk Wall Calendar
As life returns to normal, everyday life’s chaos (carpooling, dinner parties, etc.) will ramp back up. This chalkboard paint wall calendar will add fun decor to your entryway or kitchen wall while also helping to keep you organized!
8. Cane Webbing Serving Tray
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Here’s another entry to our easy DIY interior design projects. Pull off that breakfast-in-bed thing in a whole lot of fun when served on a DIY tray. The primary material of this serving tray is also cane webbing.
9. Repurposed Nightstand
Upcycle those wood planks overtaking your outdoor space into a chic nightstand table with a shelf and cross detailing. The project requires few materials and can be crafted in as little as a day.
10. Bandana as Chair Cushion
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Check out this cheaper alternative to a chair cushion. Refresh your dining room or outdoor chairs by adding pops of color with these DIY bandana chair cushions. You can use bandana in different colors for your accent throw pillows.
11. Bandana Covered Lanterns
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Aside from cushions, you can also use vintage or new (like the ones here) lanterns for this easy DIY. Either way, they’ll look great lighting up the back patio or dining room table.This is an easy DIY interior design project that you can do together a family.
12. Basket Wall Art
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Avoid throwing away used baskets and make creative decor out of them. Various baskets in different sizes, shapes, and colors are all it takes to transform a ho-hum wall into the room’s focal point. Using nails, hang a larger basket in the middle, then surround it with smaller baskets in a starburst or circular pattern.
13. Conceal your Furniture like a TV
For a minimalist look, hide your TV using a fabric cover. The all-white wall and cabinet stand out when the colorful fabric cover is pulled down. You can apply this technique in other parts of the house, like the kitchen or laundry area.
Final Thoughts
Easy DIY interior design projects can be a great way to transform a space on a budget and add a personal touch to a room. From repurposing old furniture to creating accent walls with paint or wallpaper, there are a variety of simple projects that can have a significant impact. It’s essential to consider factors such as the style and function of the room, as well as your own personal taste and skill level when choosing a DIY project. With some creativity and effort, DIY interior design projects can help you create a beautiful, comfortable space that reflects your style.
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