Rustic home decor DIY projects. All of these decorating projects have detailed tutorials and easy to follow instructions. Make things like furniture, window treatments, cushions, and lamps. Also find projects for finishing wall and floors in creative and rustic ways. Besides painting walls, learn special techniques for finishes like faux galvanized metal or distressed finishes.
Because there are so many home decor projects that you can do yourself, you can save a ton of money. Of course, you also have the satisfaction of creating something cool! Here are some must try DIY decor projects:
Ikea Table Hack From An Ikea Plant Stand
Because I have painted our stair risers and stained our stair treads, I feel like I have some good pointers that I can share. I'll show you how to paint and stain stairs to get the best results using the best products for the job. We have been in our cabin for nearly two years
When it comes to pairing elements together in decorating, there are some things that are just meant to go together like peanut butter and jelly. One such pairing, that is my all time favorite, is burlap and birch. Both have similar neutral coloring and interesting textures. The rustic blending is a natural fit in decorating.
Instead of buying expensive lampshades, why not buy a less costly plain shade and dress it up just the way you want it. Not only will you be saving money, when you do it yourself, but you can also customize your lamp to fit your decor. DIY lampshades are the way to go when you
I love decorating walls because you can keep adding to them without taking up valuable floor space. If you are going for a shabby chic style, you may be looking for some unique wall art ideas in keeping with your decor. Sometimes just a picture on the wall isn't enough. Therefore, I have come up
A great way to update tired cabinets or an old dresser is to replace the existing knobs. There is no better way to add a ton of unique style than to replace the knobs with your very own creative version. You can make DIY knobs yourself out of just about anything to create a fun
If you like the look of old windows and doors used in home decor, you may also like the look of a partial picket fence. These old architectural salvage pieces make great back drops for other decor. Just take a look at my post on decorating with architectural salvage. There are so many cool ideas.
When you need some cool and funky decor for a boys bedroom, a simple project is to decorate a plain bulletin board. Any plain bulletin board, for that matter, can be made fun with a little embellishing. In fact, my idea using license plates would be kind of cool in a garage. It would be
An affordable way to make your own brick patio is by using recycled bricks. You may not get uniform bricks to use but it's a great way to create a rustic setting that is a bit more whimsical. The prep work and laying out of bricks is a little labor intensive but the cost savings
What could be more shabby chic than a window swag made from burlap, lace, floral fabric, pearls and vintage cowbells? That is exactly what I put together when I made, what I like to term, my rag swag, since the base and ties are made up with scraps of fabric. Of course, you can use
Download some free printables offered in a rustic design. Items range from invitations to stencils to kid activities and more.
See how to make a table lamp and carve out a design using a wood burning pen. Decorate the shade using birch twigs for a total rustic look.
Turn your favorite magazine images into wall art by decoupaging them on to canvas. This cheap wall art is perfect for casual spaces like a cabin or kids room.