DIY Decor: A Stylish Guide to Making Your Own Home Decorations

Decorating your home with designer furniture and accessories can prove to be an incredibly exorbitant affair. At the same time, everyone wants a beautiful home decked out in the trendiest furniture and fittings that they can show off to friends and family. Thankfully, there is a myriad of DIY home decorations that cost a fraction of what you would pay in a retail outlet. In today’s article, we have a look at 6 incredibly easy and cost-effective DIY projects that will not just look amazing but also inject some personality into your home. Read on to find out more!

Signs Aren’t Just For Stores

When you think of laser cut signs, you probably associate it with big fashion outlets or retail stores. However, it has become more and more common in recent years that people are getting signs crafted for their humble abode. Laser cut signs come in a variety of different options and are a highly customisable addition to any home. They are also a relatively inexpensive way to add a trendy touch to your living room, kitchen or even bedroom. Why not create a laser cut sign of your child’s name to place over their headboard or desk? The options are endless when it comes to signs, and the laser cut sign world is your oyster.

Make Use Of Old Cabinet Doors

Cheeseboards and serving platters can cost up to $200 in this day and age, making them a rather unaffordable pleasure for many. Fret not, for all you have to do to create a stunning DIY platter is an old cabinet door and a pair of drawer pulls. Simply sand and paint your cabinet door, attach the handles and hey presto, you have an incredibly trendy looking platter or board that you can enjoy your TV dinner on. This is one DIY hack that everyone needs to try.

Use Chalk Paint to Transform Your Wall

Are you someone who likes writing notes and memos but hates the mess it creates on your refrigerator door? One of the coolest ways of creating your very own DIY blackboard is to head out to your local hardware store and pick up a can of chalk paint. Chalkboard paint creates a chalkboard coating on any surface it is applied to, magically turning it into your very own blackboard. You could paint an entire wall in your study with chalkboard paint, creating a stylish giant board for you to write all your notes on. The great thing is that you can erase your notes once you are done with them and re-use your DIY chalkboard over and over again. This is also a fantastic option for those who have children who enjoy scribbling on walls!

Add a Touch of Glam to Your Flower Pots

Let’s be real – no one can afford jewelled or gold flower pots. Imagine how much a flower pot made out of gold could cost! Thankfully, you can recreate this regal look simply with a can of metallic gold spray paint. You can purchase this at most craft or homeware stores, and they are a simple yet effective way to add a touch of luxury to otherwise boring looking flower pots. Trust us, the final product is absolutely breathtaking.

Homemade Psychedelic Mirror

Do you have a bunch of old CDs from the 90s that are just hanging around collecting dust? Well, here’s an idea for you – turn them into a psychedelic mirror. All you have to do is purchase an inexpensive mirror and place broken CDs (shiny side up of course) around the frame. Fill as many of the gaps as possible and et voila, you have an iridescent mirror that everyone will be jealous of!

Cheese Grater Earring Holder

Yes, you read that right. A cheese grater earring holder. Indulge us for a moment. All you have to do is spray paint an old cheese grater, let it dry and then hot glue some large beads to the bottom and you have an incredibly funky earring holder! Never lose an earring or tangle them up again with this kitschy homage to the 70s.

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DIY home decor is a fantastic option for people who are creative and looking for unique ways to decorate their home on a budget. We hope that these 6 ideas have inspired you to go out and try your hand at creating some of your very own home decor.