Do-it-yourself hacks are a surprisingly affordable way to add personality to your living space through home design. With a little bit of imagination and resourcefulness, you can turn commonplace objects into one-of-a-kind décor pieces that perfectly capture your personality and sense of style, without going over budget. Homeowners may create personalized wall art or upcycle old furniture to get a tailored design on a budget by doing it themselves. Even better, because each project uses your own creativity and uniqueness, they can also provide you with a sense of fulfillment and ownership.
Here is a list of hacks you can use when you create something for your home:
Select Inexpensive or Free Materials
When you use affordable materials you can save a lot of money. Check out thrift stores, Ebay, and Facebook Marketplace where people give things away or sell things for cheap. You can also repurpose things you already own or use natural elements for your supplies.
Wall Decor Ideas
Try do-it-yourself art projects like paper crafts, framed fabric, and canvas painting. You could try making a gallery wall and get inexpensive photo frames from a store like Michaels that has 40% off coupons every now and then. Decals and removeable wall paper are also nice if you want a quick change.
Furniture Upcycling
Try your hand at refurbishing old furniture by sanding, painting, or reupholstering it. There are plenty of websites on YouTube that can show you how it is done. There are also creative ways to use old furniture in a new way. For example, you could turn a horizontal bookshelf into a bench by turning it on its side and putting a cushion on top. Or turn a crib into a desk by taking off one side and adding a desktop to the middle of the old crib. Or upcycle an old chair into a plant stand by removing the seat of the chair and putting the potted plant in there instead.
Lighting Solutions
You can use string lights or LED strips to add a little ambiance to your home. Installing dimmer switches for adjustable lighting can also give you a change in your home lighting.
Sewing for Decor
It's pretty easy to make your own throw pillows or cushion covers. You just need to know the basics of sewing and have some free or inexpensive fabric and stuffing to do so. Sewing simple curtains or drapes can liven up your home and change the vibe depending on the style you create. You can grab a rug or blanket and use it as a wall hanging too.
Functional and Decorative Storage
Use crates and baskets for your storage needs. Design shelving units from old wood or crates that you find.
DIY hacks can give you several options for creating a unique and welcoming environment without sacrificing style or budgetary responsibility, whether you're remodeling a little apartment or a whole house.
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