46 Easy DIY Home Decor Ideas for Your Next Project (2024)

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  Modern Wood Plant Stands

  

  Dress up your favorite potted plant with one of these wooden plant stands. This beginning woodworking project shows you just how to cut out the pieces and assemble the stand. These modern stands can be cut out in whatever size will fit your plant best.
  

  Modern Wood Plant Stands from A Beautiful Mess

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  Marble Pitcher

  

  This stunning pitcher has a marbled effect that really makes it something special. It will look great sitting out in your kitchen or dining room. You'll want to check out the tutorial to see just what's used to get this marbling effect.

  Marble Pitcher from The Sweetest Occasion

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  Quick Weave Wall Hanging

  

  This boho-inspired wall hanging will bring texture and color to your space. A chunky yarn and just a few stitches are used, which makes this weaved wall hanging a lot faster to make than a traditional weaving.

  Quick Weave Wall Hanging from A Beautiful Mess

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  Farmhouse Style Cubby Wall Shelf

  

  This easy-to-build wall shelf is perfect for a beginner. You'll learn how to cut wood and put it all together to build a shelf. There are cubbies here so you can display all of your pretty accessories. The chalkboard labels are included as a free printable.

  Farmhouse Style Cubby Wall Shelf from A Piece of Rainbow

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  Family Photo Wall Hanging

  

  Show off your favorite family photos with this DIY home decor idea that hangs on the wall. This budget-friendly project takes only a few supplies and is really quick to put together.

  Family Photo Wall Hanging from The Sweetest Occasion

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  West Elm Inspired Painted Rug

  

  Inspired by the pages of a designer home store catalog, this look-a-like rug is created to match its much more expensive inspiration. After you make some patterns for the design, you'll mark and paint the rug in your chosen colors.

  West Elm Inspired Painted Rug from Mountain Modern Life

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  Leather Strap Art Ledges

  

  These chic art ledges are just the right size to hold a framed photo that leans against the wall. Held up with leather straps, this DIY home decor idea would look great in any room in your house.

  Leather Strap Art Ledges from Centsational Style

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  Boho-inspired Drawer Knobs

  

  In just 5 minutes, you can make these boho-inspired drawer knobs that look like they belong in a catalog. You won't believe that they're not painted, it's a much easier project than that.

  Boho-inspired Drawer Knobs from A Piece of Rainbow

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  Gold Leaf Tissue Box Holder

  

  Glam up your tissues with this tissue box holder that has been painted and given the gold leaf treatment. This quick and easy project turns out so nicely, you'll want to make one for each room.

  Gold Leaf Tissue Box Holder from Lovely Indeed

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  Simple Painted Vase

  

  In just 5 minutes, you can make a custom vase to show off your flowers. This is an effortless project that only takes a few supplies that you probably already have on hand. This technique can be done to any style of vase.

  Simple Painted Vase from Delia Creates

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  Modern Firewood Holder

  

  Corralling those firewood logs can be a hassle and this firewood holder will help you keep them all together. Made into a modern design, this will look great sitting near your fireplace all year round.

  Modern Firewood Holder from Dream Design DIY

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  Gold Bar Acrylic Tray

  

  Corral office supplies or display something pretty on this unique tray in blue and gold. An acrylic sheet is used for the base and drawer pulls for the handles. Read the entire tutorial for directions on how to put it all together.
  

  Gold Bar Acrylic Tray from Lovely Indeed

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  Wood Slat Accent Wall

  

  A big change you can make in a room is to add an accent wall. Here wood slats have been used to create a modern look. This is a fantastic DIY home decor idea that can cost you less than $20.

  Wood Slat Accent Wall from The Navage Patch

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  Wrapped Fiber Wall Art

  

  This DIY home decor project just takes some rope and embroidery floss. Follow along to the video that shows you how to put it all together. You can easily change up the colors of embroidery floss to make it match your decor.

  Wrapped Fiber Wall Art from The Merrythought

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  Fabric Twine Planter

  

  Use up your fabric scraps in a stylish way with this DIY home accessory. You'll make rope out of the scraps and then wrap it around a planter. It instantly adds a pop of color and texture.

  Fabric Twine Planter from My Poppet Makes

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  Modern Coastal Art

  

  Make a huge impact in a space with this extra-large piece of artwork—this coastal piece of art is easier to make than you might think. The tutorial takes you through the entire process of painting the canvas so you can get the same look.

  Modern Coastal Art from Dans le Lakehouse

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  Family Name Plaque

  

  This free SVG file will help you create a family name plaque in a matter of minutes. An electronic cutting machine is used to cut out the vinyl, and then all you'll need to do is apply it to the plaque.

  Family Name Plaque from That's What Che Said

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  Arm Knit Blanket

  

  Blankets are a wonderful way to warm up a space, and this chunky yarn one is perfect for the colder months. Simple knitting stitches are used to create the throw using your arm instead of a knitting needle.

  Arm Knit Blanket from Dans le Lakehouse

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  Starburst Wreath

  

  Made out of a surprising supply, this starburst wreath can be hung on any wall in your house. It's lightweight, making it easy to move around while you decide where to hang it.

  Starburst Wreath from Design Improvised

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  Beach Themed Resin Cutting Board

  

  There's no reason to hide your cutting board in a drawer when you have ones that look like these. Four colors of resin are used to create what looks like the ocean. The tutorial even shows you how to create the white waves.

  Beach Themed Resin Cutting Board from Sustain My Craft Habit

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  Vintage Map Letter

  

  This beginner DIY home decor project starts with a wooden, metal, or paper mache letter. You'll use basic decoupaging to glue the paper onto the letter.

  Vintage Map Letter from Mod Podge Rocks!

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  Simple Modern Coffee Table

  

  If you're looking for a beginner woodworking project, this is a great one. You'll be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is and when you're finished, you'll have this modern coffee table to use in your living room.

  Simple Modern Coffee Table from Houseful of Handmade

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  Geometric Clay Pot

  

  You'll be using air dry clay to make a geometric clay pot that you can literally sit anywhere in your house. You can use this for just about anything, from a catch-all for your keys or a pot for a succulent.

  Geometric Clay Pot from Delia Creates

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  Coffee Cloth Sack Lamp Shade

  

  An easy way to change the look of a lamp is by changing the shade. Here a vintage coffee cloth is the inspiration for the stenciled lampshade. It's a rustic look that may look great in your house.

  Coffee Cloth Sack Lamp Shade from Funky Junk Interiors

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  Brush Lettering on Canvas

  

  A large white canvas is turned into something amazing with a little paint and finesse. These would look great hanging on the wall or sitting on the mantel.

  Brush Lettering on Canvas from Lemon Thistle

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  Small Rope Basket

  

  You can use this rope basket for just about anything, from office supplies to makeup brushes. It's really easy to make and you'll be all finished in less than an hour.

  Small Rope Basket from Homey Oh My

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  Table Leg Taper Candlesticks

  

  This clever DIY home decor idea takes purchased table legs and cuts them down to size so they can become candle holders. They're left natural here, but there are a lot of other finishing options in the tutorial.

  Table Leg Taper Candlesticks from Centsational Style

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  Blanket Ladder

  

  Blanket ladders are a stylish way to keep your blankets or quilts all in one handy place. Besides storing them, the blanket ladder looks attractive leaning against a wall.

  Blanket Ladder from Lemon Thistle

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  Faux Terrazzo Coasters

  

  Terrazzo tile is all the rage right now and you can get the same look with these faux terrazzo coasters. You'll be surprised at how quickly these come together and how lovely they look when they're finished.
  

  Faux Terrazzo Coasters from Lia Griffith

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  Wood Veneer Lantern

  

  Wood veneer may be a material you've never worked with before, but you'll love the look you can achieve with it. It's wrapped around a glass vase filled with twinkle lights.

  Wood Veneer Lantern from The Navage Patch

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  Painted Striped Floor

  

  This gorgeous idea is going to make your floors look great. Coastal color paints are used to create stripes on a wood floor. This subtle makeover really makes the entire room feel different.

  Painted Striped Floor from Amber Tysl

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  Cabinet Curtains

  

  Sometimes a cabinet or bookcase is better left unseen if you're using it for storage. This project will show you how to make custom curtains for your cabinet. They look great and keep everything hidden.

  Cabinet Curtains from A Wonderful Thought

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  Painted Throw Pillows

  

  Throw pillows are an excellent way to change the look of your living room or bedroom. You'll use ready-to-use throw pillow covers instead of sewing your own. The colors on the pillows are added with paint.

  Painted Throw Pillows from Home Made by Carmona

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  Felt Ball Garland

  

  Who doesn't love a colorful garland? They look great for holidays and special occasions, but you can also use them all the time. They're a great way to add some fun and color to a room.

  Felt Ball Garland from DIY Candy

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  Fringe Chandelier

  

  Switching up a light in a room can make a huge impact. This tutorial takes you through the steps of making a fringe chandelier. Making one yourself is a fraction of buying a new one, making this one smart project.

  Fringe Chandelier from Studio DIY!

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  Rustic Farmhouse Style Coat Rack

  

  This coat rack would look great hung by the door. It's a place to store coats and jackets, but it also looks great when nothing is hanging on it.

  Rustic Farmhouse Style Coat Rack from The Handcrafted Haven

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  Wall Mounted Easel

  

  Add an interactive element to a room with this wall-mounted easel. You'll just use a few materials and supplies to create it, and then all you need to do is mount it to the wall.

  Wall Mounted Easel from Arin Solange at Home

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  Copper Pipe Light Fixture

  

  Here's another way to dress up a light, this one uses copper pipes that are put together around a light fixture. This is a satisfying project that looks like something you bought at a local boutique.

  Copper Pipe Light Fixture from The Gathered Home

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  Fabric Printed Scroll Wall Hanging

  

  No painting skills are required for this project, this is a transfer technique where you'll print the image and then put it on the fabric. After you make one, you'll want to make a whole set.

  Fabric Printed Scroll Wall Hanging from A Wonderful Thought

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  Simple Macrame Plant Holder

  

  Instead of sitting your plants on a surface, consider hanging them from the ceiling. Here you'll make a simple macrame plant holder that will allow you to hang it from the ceiling.

  Simple Macrame Plant Holder from Persia Lou

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  Pallet Wood Letter

  

  A wooden letter is a wonderful addition to your home decor, and this one is made out of recycled pallets. There's some cutting and gluing, but it's a doable project even for a beginner.
  

  Pallet Wood Letter from Dream Design DIY

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  Patterned Rug

  

  This patterned rug may look like it's painted, but it's actually black vinyl that's been adhered to the rug. A cutting machine is used to cut all the details into the vinyl.

  Patterned Rug from Dream a Little Bigger

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  Paper Rose Bouquet

  

  Flowers will eventually wilt and die, but these paper roses will last for years. You don't need a cutting machine for this project, you'll need to cut the petals and leaves out manually before putting it all together.

  Paper Rose Bouquet from Lia Griffith

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  Leather Coasters

  

  Instantly add some elegance and warmth to a room with these leather coasters. In less than an hour you'll have a set of coasters that you can use immediately. These would also make a wonderful gift.

  Leather Coasters from The Merrythought

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  Floral Wall Vase

  

  This pretty home decor item is a floral wall vase that can be hung in any room. Its cheerful look would go great along with some fresh or faux flowers.

  Floral Wall Vase from Mod Podge Rocks!

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  Desktop Organizer

  

  This DIY home decor idea is one you can implement in your office or another work area in the home. You'll be using cardboard tubes, scrapbook paper, and a wood slice to create this beautiful desktop organizer.

  Desktop Organizer from Crafting Cheerfully