Make something new for your home with these easy DIY home decor ideas. Whether you’re looking for a modern, rustic, or farmhouse style project, you’ll find it here. A lot of these ideas can be done in many different areas of the home, making it easy to find something that will fit into yours.
There are a few big projects here but most are small projects that you can complete in just a few hours. These DIY home decor ideas are perfect for the beginner, all use basic techniques that you can learn as you complete the projects. So whether you’re a beginner crafter or an experienced one, you’ll find a tutorial here that’s just what you’re looking for.
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of 46Modern Wood Plant Stands
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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.
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of 46Marble Pitcher
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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.
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of 46Quick Weave Wall Hanging
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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.
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of 46Farmhouse Style Cubby Wall Shelf
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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.
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of 46Family Photo Wall Hanging
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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.
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of 46West Elm Inspired Painted Rug
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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.
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of 46Leather Strap Art Ledges
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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.
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of 46Boho-inspired Drawer Knobs
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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.
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of 46Gold Leaf Tissue Box Holder
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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.
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of 46Simple Painted Vase
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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.
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of 46Modern Firewood Holder
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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.
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of 46Gold Bar Acrylic Tray
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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.
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of 46Wood Slat Accent Wall
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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.
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of 46Wrapped Fiber Wall Art
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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.
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of 46Fabric Twine Planter
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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.
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of 46Modern Coastal Art
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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.
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of 46Family Name Plaque
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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.
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of 46Arm Knit Blanket
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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.
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of 46Starburst Wreath
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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.
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of 46Beach Themed Resin Cutting Board
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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.
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of 46Vintage Map Letter
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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.
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of 46Simple Modern Coffee Table
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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.
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of 46Geometric Clay Pot
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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.
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of 46Coffee Cloth Sack Lamp Shade
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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.
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of 46Brush Lettering on Canvas
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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.
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of 46Small Rope Basket
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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.
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of 46Table Leg Taper Candlesticks
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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.
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of 46Blanket Ladder
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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.
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of 46Faux Terrazzo Coasters
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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.
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of 46Wood Veneer Lantern
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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.
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of 46Painted Striped Floor
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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.
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of 46Cabinet Curtains
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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.
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of 46Painted Throw Pillows
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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.
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of 46Felt Ball Garland
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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.
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of 46Fringe Chandelier
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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.
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of 46Rustic Farmhouse Style Coat Rack
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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.
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of 46Wall Mounted Easel
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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.
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of 46Copper Pipe Light Fixture
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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.
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of 46Fabric Printed Scroll Wall Hanging
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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.
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of 46Simple Macrame Plant Holder
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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.
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of 46Pallet Wood Letter
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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.
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of 46Patterned Rug
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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.
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of 46Paper Rose Bouquet
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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.
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of 46Leather Coasters
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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.
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of 46Floral Wall Vase
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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.
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of 46Desktop Organizer
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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.
