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
Updating a kitchen can seem like a daunting task. However, there are some easy things that you can do to get the most out of your budget. My husband and I had the task of updating a kitchen in one of our rental properties. It was an old kitchen that was in desperate need of
I wish I was an artist who could paint any image that I wanted to by hand. I'm pretty sure that even if I took classes, that is not something that I could easily do. You've either got it or you don't! Luckily, there are other ways to create and it is quite possible to
There are some types of crafts that are more relaxing than others. Knitting happens to be one of those that induce a calming effect. Because of this, it's a popular hobby to take up. Once you learn the basic needlework, it's just a matter of counting and repeating. This is something you can do while
Collecting coffee mugs are one of those things that can get out of control fast. Not only are there so many cute designs but they are a popular souvenir item as well. Each mug can have a message or memory that is hard to toss out. If you simply can't part with any of your
A variety of beautiful sounds can be created from simple wind chimes. It all depends on what you use to make them for the sound they give off. See what some of the key elements are, for DIY wind chimes, to make them both pleasant sounding and decorative. There are a couple of outdoor decor
There are lots of ways to enhance home decor that you already have. One such item is a lamp or lampshade. Today, I am focusing just on the lampshade. Since most lamps come with a plain white shade, you basically have a blank canvas to make updates to. I'll show you how to decorate a
Have you ever wanted to add a little texture or just a little something different to one of the walls in a room in your house? Why not decorate with wood planks? It's a DIY rustic decor project with a big impact. You could either do a whole wall or just a partial space for
I have a love/hate relationship with outdoor furniture. There are so many beautiful, and expensive, pieces with rich wood tone finishes and thick comfortable cushions. You can definitely create a setting that looks straight out of a magazine. And the look will last, left alone, for maybe a week. Because of weather, pollen, dirt, and
Outdoor wooden signs are great to use for a variety of reasons. Maybe you want to label a potting shed or welcome guests to your front porch. Whatever the reason, a DIY outdoor sign can be easy to make. I wanted to create a whimsical feel to the boat storage area under our deck. A
When we built our cabin, we decided right away to incorporate a large window box with a bench. Basically, a reading nook. This is a perfect place to lounge and read or to watch the birds and other wildlife. Because the seat needed to be comfortable, I knew that I would need to get a
With the popularity of rustic or farmhouse decorating, rustic decor accents are filling the stores. Because of that, it's easy to go out and buy what you need. However, for the budget conscious, a lot of what you see can also be handmade. Making your own rustic decor is a great way to customize as
Throw pillows are one of the most versatile decorating accessories and are also very easy to make. The only trouble that you can run in to is coming up with some fresh new ideas. One way to get inspired is by looking at what is currently for sale in stores. Pick your favorite styles and