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11 Cheap DIY Home Decor Ideas You Can Try In Your House

By Briana Saunders
June 7, 2018

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Frame Out Your Own Style In Your TV Room

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Sometimes when you buy that huge 40′ or 55′ inch flat-screen TV, you don’t think about how bland it’ll make your space look. Well if you want to add a hint of your own unique style to your living room, an easy and cheap way to do it is to actually frame your TV.

The look helps match your TV to the rest of your living room’s style and also makes the screen pop just a little bit more.

Here’s one tutorial for one neat way you can carve out your own style with this DIY project.

Get Ready To Travel With Your Own Travel Suitcase Table

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Vintage suitcases are obviously very cute, but their small sizes make them not the most usable carry-on item in the world. That’s where this DIY project comes in. You can add a bit of vintage charm to your bedroom, living room, or entryway by making the suitcase into the perfect table.

It’s perfect for both storing away items and also becoming the perfect resting place for your keys, flowers, or other cute items.

Here’s one tutorial to craft your own travel buddy.

Relax With Your Own Bathroom Caddy

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There’s nothing like a nice, relaxing bath at the end of a hard day. However, it can be hard finding a place for your book or glass of wine when you’re trying to relax.

Well thanks to this DIY project, you don’t have to hunt down wooden caddies at the home store. You can just craft your own simply with planks of wood.

This tutorial will help you show you how to make this perfect caddy. Then you’ll be on a one-way trip to the most relaxing bath you’ll ever have.

Put Nail Polish On Your Coasters (Yes, Nail Polish)

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The marble look has always been popular, but it can also be more on the pricey side. It turns out that you can get a piece of this trend by simply using a bit of polish and creativity to swirl the colors together.

If you want to add a bit of sophistication to your room, watch this tutorial to learn how to create this beautiful craft.

Paint Your Own Chalkboard

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This new trend is coming to almost everybody’s home. Why not include it in your own? It’s easy and cheap to find chalkboard paint that lets you bring more life to your ordinary beige or white walls. It’s a great way idea for adults and kids to use, depending on where you want to paint your own. This is probably also one of the easiest DIY projects you’ll encounter. All it takes is a little elbow grease and paint to create this beautiful look.

You can buy paint like this to create your own space that’ll remind you of important dates, grocery items, or allow you to express yourself.

Frame Up Your Light Switches

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Lightswitches by themselves can be a bit boring and drab. However, you can dress up your light switches and shine a bit of attention on them just by framing them.

You can buy cheap picture frames at a craft store or retailers such as Marshall’s, TJMaxx or Homegoods. With a bit of glue and spray paint, you’ll have a light switch that’s completely yours! Here’s a tutorial if you want to try it out yourself.

Crochet Your Own Coasters

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Why not use your crocheting and knitting abilities to craft something cute, easy and cheap for your coffee table? Crocheting a wool coaster is easier than saying 1, 2, 3, and these cute coasters will save your glass surfaces from the “rings of deaths” from yours and your guests’ drinks.

This tutorial shows you how it’s done. Get ready to have these fuzzy coasters decored throughout your whole house.

Brighten Up Your Porch With This DIY Tiered Planter

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‘Tis the season for flowers to bloom and decorate your doorstep. If your front porch could use some TLC, why not try your hand at some woodwork and craft this adorable DIY project.

The materials you need will only cost you $10 too, which means you’ll save quite a bit of your wallet too. This tutorial shows you how it’s done.

Your Own Canopy Reading Nook

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Who says you need a bay window in order to have your own reading nook? You can create own yourself by getting an old shower curtain rod, some extra curtains and pillows to create your own little reading haven. You can decorate it any way you like.

You might want to add string lights, your favorite pictures, or stuffed animals for the kids when you create your own reading nook. Whatever you decide to do, it won’t take you any time at all to DIY your own space and go off into whatever literary world your heart desires.

Frame + Shelf = Frame Shelf

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That’s right, this is another unique way to showcase all your decor on your walls. Instead of the stereotypical painting or shelf, you can combine the two to create a 3-D effect and place your books, supplies, and decor.

Making this frame shelf will surely get you a compliment or two and people will be coming to you for DIY project ideas.

Is It A Painting, Or A Cabinet? Why Not Both

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This painting is definitely more than what you see. This DIY project lets you turn a beautiful vintage painting into your own medicine or kitchen cabinet. You can dress up your standard cabinet with something classic and sneakily stow away your dinnerware or medicine in a chic way.

You can try this DIY project yourself if you just follow these steps.

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