The Easiest DIY Home Decor Ideas for Your New Abode

Feel like getting crafty in your new home? If you’re in the mood for a little DIYing, you could save hundreds of dollars (possibly more) by simply doing many home projects yourself. While paying professionals to perform a service may be more convenient, it’s certainly not easier on your bank account. Additionally, why purchase ready-made products that you can create yourself? If you have the time, energy and know-how, we recommend embracing your inner creative genius and taking on some of these easy DIY home decor projects listed below.

How to DIY home decor on a budget

Painting your kitchen backsplash – Not happy with the color of your kitchen backsplash? Fortunately, this is a problem that is easy to remedy with a little paint. There’s no need to demo the backsplash and pay for an expensive replacement. You’ll need to clean, sand, prime, and paint with special epoxy paint to paint kitchen tiles.
Create a gallery wall – Is that big empty wall bothering you? Instead of purchasing a large, expensive painting or print, we recommend doing a little gallery wall DIYing. Use photos and prints you already have, purchase frames from an inexpensive frame store and start planning where you want them to go on the wall. We recommend mixing and matching different colors and frame finishes for an eclectic look. You can also purchase ready-made gallery wall prints and frames from a number of stores, including Pottery Barn, West Elm and Framebridge.
Replacing seat cushions with your fabric of choice – Have upholstered chairs, benches or bar stools you’d like to update? Simply remove the upholstered seat from the frame and use a staple remover to remove the current fabric covering. Once it’s removed, place the new fabric on the seat and staple it to the seat frame, stapling the sides first followed by the corners.
Wallpapering a bookshelf, china cabinet, pantry or closet – Add a bit of pizzazz to your bookshelves, pantry or closets with fun wallpaper. Whether you use permanent or temporary wallpaper, just make sure to choose a pattern you love. If possible, remove all shelving before applying wallpaper.
Create your own art – Not only does adding your own art to the home instantly personalize your abode, but it’s also a much more affordable way to decorate. Of all the DIY home decor ideas, this is probably the easiest. Whether it’s a watercolor painting you created yourself, your own photography or a framed textile, creating your own artwork is both a rewarding and cost-efficient DIY home decor project.
Dress up plain candles– You can find affordable plain candles in all of your favorite colors at discount stores and even most grocery stores. Gather some twine and dried flowers to tie around the candles and place them around your home as accents.
Decorate your picture frames and mirrors – If you have a hot glue gun, you can decorate a picture frame or mirror with whatever decor you like. A few DIY frame and mirror ideas include decorating with seashells, buttons, sequins, leaves or whatever else you want.
Paint the dining room table – Why buy a new dining table when you can simply paint your existing one? This is a great DIY home decor option that is sure to brighten up your breakfast room or dining room without breaking the bank. To paint a dining table, you’ll likely need to sand and prime it first. HGTV recommends using water-based enamel paint for the final coat.
Decals on the stairs – Want to liven up your stairs without paying for an expensive rug runner? Try applying stair riser decals to the front side (i.e., the side facing the person walking up the staircase). These decals are removable, so you can always switch them out when you’re ready for a change.
Create your own bed headboard – Whether it’s reupholstering an existing headboard in a new fabric or creating a unique headboard out of unexpected materials, there are plenty of ways to DIY. Examples of creative headboards include shelving on the walls, decorative wallpaper, painted wood headboard, a hung textile, stenciled headboard, room dividers and old window frames,
Make your own crib mobile for the nursery – Expecting? Personalize your nursery with a handmade baby mobile over the crib or changing table. There’s no shortage of ideas for DIY crib mobiles. Our favorites include a pom pom mobile, origami bird mobile, felt crib mobile and a ribbon crib mobile.
Lampshade redo –Upgrade those boring white lampshades with everything from pom poms and ribbons to patterned fabric and rustic rope. There are so many possibilities when it comes to decorating a lampshade. More fun ideas include attaching tassels, beads and yarn.
Rope basket – Rope baskets are functional, soft and super useful in kid’s rooms and playrooms. To make one, use a container or pail as the base. Using hot glue, glue the rope around the basket one loop at a time. For more tips on creating a DIY rope basket, check The Spruce.
Succulent wall garden – If your porch needs a little lift, consider creating a succulent wall garden. You’ll need a staple gun, shadowbox frame, wire mesh, your succulents of choice, scissors and soil. Here’s a quick tutorial.
Wreath for the front door – The holidays aren’t the only time appropriate for a wreath. Many people dress up their doors year-round with wreaths to add a little extra flair to the entryway. The best part about making a wreath is being able to add your own special touch with unique accessories and materials (think: seashells, ornaments, ribbons and various greenery).
Homemade garland – Whether it’s creating something colorful and fun for your children’s playroom or making your own Christmas tree decor, DIY garland is one the easiest ways to embrace your crafty side. Make your own homemade garland with tassels, pom poms or whatever objects you wish. All you have to do is string them together, and voila! You have homemade garland.
Fabric memo board – Fabric memo boards are fun to collect and display photos and mementos. All you need is plywood, batting, your fabric of choice and a staple gun. If you wish to make a traditional memo board with ribbons, you’ll also need pins. For tips on making a fabric memo board, read WikiHow’s tutorial.
Log stack in the fireplace – Need a fun way to decorate your fireplace? Unless you plan to use the fireplace regularly, you may want to consider adding a decorative touch to this focal point in your home. One way to do this is with a log stack. Whether real firewood logs or faux logs, a stack can cover up a less-than-beautiful fireplace interior.

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