Sometimes people try to think that the things they buy are the best, of the best quality and that if they can be the most expensive in the store, we still think they are more suitable for us. But the reality is that this is far from reality, because the most expensive does not have to be the best for your home, far from it. Do you know that DIY solutions are the best?
In addition, in current times every euro counts, so everything that is recycled is welcome, and if it can also help the environment, all the better! Because sometimes we forget the importance of caring for the environment, but nature is our home and not just the four walls that shelter us every day.
The environment is our responsibility as intelligent human beings, and together, if we change some daily habits and dedicate ourselves to recycling more and using DIY methods to decorate the home, in addition to being more proud of decoration, we would be helping our planet to be better.
But it is not so difficult to know DIY methods to decorate your house, so today I want to bring you some DIY ideas so that you are encouraged to decorate your home with things made with your own hands, because you will really be proud of your decoration. You will have been the artist to get it! You want to know more? Do not hesitate to continue reading because surely some of all the DIY that I mention ... you will like it.
1. An old ladder
If you have an old ladder around your house, do not throw it away or get rid of it because it does not matter how large it is, surely you can take advantage of it. The first thing you have to do is that if it is made of wood you will have to sand it and if you want to paint and varnish it depending on where you want to place it in your home.
If it is a large ladder you can make many uses of it, such as putting it in your bathroom and turning it into a great towel rack. You can also put it in your bedroom to hang shoes, scarves, belts ... all well ordered and placed. Another option is to place it at the entrance of the house to hang the jackets on it by adding some hangers.
But if you want to put it in the kitchen or in the classroom, It will not be a problem because if you add small shelves you will achieve a great shelf on your staircase to place books or whatever you need.
On the other hand, if you have a small ladder that has small steps and you don't use it, you can use it as a side table in your living room or as a nightstand in your bedroom, what do you think of the idea?
2. Home art gallery
You don't have to spend a fortune to have a great gallery in your home, sometimes DIY things are the best. Your own photos can be turned into real works of art. For example, you can choose a wall and a photograph that you like a lot, how about taking it to the photographer and having it divided into three equal parts? There will be a whole work of art and without the need to spend a lot of money.
What's more, if you have a printer at home to print photos, you can also do it yourself.
3. Paint the tiles in your home
Do you like DIY and also DIY? If in your kitchen or in your bathroom you have the typical white tiles and you have already gotten bored of them, you can paint them to create great color combinations. For example, you can paint half of one in a triangle and the other the same to create beautiful compositions balanced in color.
Although if you have tired of the color of your tiles you can also choose a new color (with special tile paint) and renew the room.
4. Upcycled nightstands
Who told you that the nightstands in your home have to be expensive or with the latest materials on the market? Not much less! Your nightstands can be recycled and also look wonderful.
For example, you can use old tables and renew them on your own, you can sand the parts that are damaged, line the drawers so that they look good inside, paint them in a striking color, and if you want you can also varnish them!
Another of the homemade and DIY tricks that I love is to use old suitcases some on top of another so that they are at the height that best suits you and to be able to use the suitcases as drawers (so you can store your underwear for example or the books that you like to read at night), and the surface of the suitcases you can use to leave your alarm clock, a lamp to illuminate you at night and whatever you consider appropriate.
Do you want it to be even easier to have some original bedside tables? You can use two stools in the kitchen, the kind of folding that are not used much and put them as tables next to your bed.
Surely after reading these ideas for nightstands, little by little more will come to your head. Do you share them with us?
5. Paint your own cushions
Do you like to do things for yourself? If you have visited shops and stores and you have realized that the patterns or prints of the cushions are too "simple" for you and for your personal taste, then you are going to have to get all your creativity for the DIY that I propose below .
Buy some cushions that are totally white and some waterproof colors (acrylic paints can work, but find out first which ones may be better for washing). Then, you just have to see your cushions as a blank canvas, and start painting!
Although I advise you that before daring to capture your creativity on your cushions, think about the design that you might like the most and draw or paint it on paper so that you can later recreate it on the cushion without mistakes. Although if you are a daring person and want your creation to be "improvised", then ... go ahead!
Remember that to make it look good, you will have to take into account the colors of the decoration of the room where the cushions will be located, whether it is in the bedroom, in the living room or living room.
6. A nice bean bag with tires
If you have changed the wheels of the car and you want to contribute to recycling and avoid polluting the environment more than it already is, you can use the tires to create a great bean bag. If you have many tires you can create more than one bean bag.
The way to do it is simple but it requires you to do your part. You can create a puff of two or three stacked tires, you will have to wrap them so that they are tight with a crochet cover that you can have made yourself after taking the measurements, and before closing it completely, you can put it inside the holes of the foam tires so that it is well cushioned.
These puffs can be ideal both for your living room and for a garden, patio or terrace ... it will be a scandal! And if you have too many tires ... you can give this idea to friends and family and they too can make their own.
7. Crochet sofa covers
Can't find a sofa cover that adapts the way you would like to yours? Well, just have patience, a lot of free time and learn to crochet, because you can make some fabrics for the sofa that can be the envy of all your guests.
With this DIY you can put as many colors as you want, you can make a thousand different shapes and styles... because only your mind will put the limitations.
And what if you like the result? That you will have learned to crochet and you can also use it for more things! For example, you can create your own bedspreads, blankets, covers ... whatever you can think of!
8. Recycled and original headboards
It is possible that you do not have a headboard on your bed because you have not found one that you like or simply because you find them too expensive ... it is normal! So do not worry because today I bring you some ideas that you will surely like and you can do to incorporate a unique style in your bedroom. Don't miss out on these ideas!
You can create a headboard like recycled items like pallets or with old doors. It's as easy as getting a couple or three doors or enough pallets to fill the entire headboard of your bed. Sand the wood if necessary to remove impurities or possible chips, paint it in the color that best suits your bedroom and if you want to give it a touch of shine and make it more resistant ... how would you like to varnish it? It sure looks much better.
But there are also other ways to have an original headboard without using many materials. For example you can paint yourself a headboard on the wall to make it original, and add a romantic or funny phrase on top.
And how about adding a nice decorative vinyl as a headboard? It would be great for sure. In the market you can find many decorative vinyls that you can even make to measure. If in physical stores you do not find any model that you like, I advise you to look online for trusted online stores. There are graphic design artists who can make your decorative vinyl a job well done.
9. Original photo frames
If you like original photo frames and you also have children at home, this is your opportunity to decorate your home with DIY products! Also, if your children like to do DIY projects, they will surely not mind spending a weekend at home making their gift for mom or dad.
You can help your little ones to make a great Photo frame (taking advantage of the fact that Mother's Day is approaching) with just a few twigs and a hot glue gun. They will only have to glue the twigs to the frame and let them decorate it however they want. You can even add a special message to the inside of the frame so Mom will love it!
10. A wooden clock
In any gift shop store you can buy a clock kit to make your DIY clock project. When you have your watch kit you can find a piece of wood (like a sheet of tree trunk) and varnish it. Then add the clock so that you have a very rustic clock to place in your living room or kitchen ... it will be the envy of your guests!
11. Twig candle holder
If you have a glass or crystal candle holder at home and it seems too bland, you can add dried twigs with a hot gun for a rustic DIY project. It is as easy as sticking each twig on the outside of the glass candle holder and enjoying the final result.
12. Recycled vases
If you are a person who likes flowers, you can think about having the most original vases, and it does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money on them, you can make them yourself!
For example, you can take glass bottles that you have at home and wrap them with crochet, rope, wool or whatever material you prefer with a hot glue gun. Although another option is to paint them to your liking with resistant paints.
You can also take some old cans and decorate them to your liking to make beautiful vases. And how about painting them so that they have a nice message?
These are some great DIYs to decorate your home that I am sure you will love and that you can choose at least a couple of them to do when you prefer. Do you know more DIY or crafts? If you want, you can share your ideas with us, all DIYs are welcome! Because thanks to them and almost without realizing it, we are helping to improve our world, to recycle and to take care of the environment. Our world is our home!