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Looking for the best, simple DIY home decor ideas that are easy to make and won’t drive you crazy? This post is all DIY home decor!
One of the best ways to add character and style to your own is by unique decorative pieces. Over the past few years, the DIY home decor industry has completely flourished. So many people are getting their hands dirty with DIY home decor projects and coming up with some of the coolest, unique pieces for their homes!
Honestly, I love a good DIY home decor project. I love to refurbish furniture, painting wooden chairs, or reupholstering seat cushions. Also, I recently got a Cricut machine, and have totally unlocked the key to the possibility of endless crafts with it! I love handmade things in my home, it makes me feel proud and excited to display the works of art.
I wanted to put together a post for those who maybe aren’t so skilled or have ALL the crazy equipment. Here are a few DIY projects that are easy and simple and pretty much anything can do (with their eyes closed…jk).
If you’ve never tried a DIY project before, but are ready to get your feet wet in the world of crafts and building stuff, this post is for you!
This post is all about DIY home decor.
Best Simple DIY Home Decor Ideas:
1. DIY Entryway Bench
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This entry way bench is super cute and so simple! It can be painted or stained a dark or light color. I also love how they decorated it with the pillows and accessories. I think this bench is a perfect diy home decor project for a weekend or day off! Here is the full video tutorial on how to build this cute bench!
Materials you’ll need:
- 2 in. x 8 in. x 8 ft. #2 and Better Prime Douglas Fir Board
- 2 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. Premium Standard and Better Douglas Fir Lumber
- #10 2-1/2 in. Star Flat-Head Wood Screws (1 lb.-Pack)
- 1 qt. Early American Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain
Tools you’ll need:
- 2.6 Amp Corded 5 in. Random Orbital Sander
- Pro Grade Precision 2-1/2 in. x 4-1/2 in. x 1 in. 120 Grit Fine Block Sanding Sponge
- New White Rib Knit Cloth Rags 1lb
make it!
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2. DIY Blanket Ladder
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Blanket ladders are such a fun and cute way to store blankets in your home! They also save lots of space and totally cozy up a room with all of the soft and plaid blankets on them! Here is the full video tutorial on how to make this DIY Blanket Ladder!
Materials you’ll need:
- 1 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft. Premium Kiln-Dried Square Edge Whitewood Common Board
- 1-1/4 in. Square Maxi-Loc Head Coarse Zinc-Plated Steel Pocket-Hole Screw
- 8 oz. Titebond II Ultimate Wood Glue
- Pro Grade Precision 9 in. x 11 in. 220 Grit Fine Advanced Sanding Sheets
- 3/8 in. Brown Medium-Duty Self Adhesive Felt Pad
- 1 qt. Interior Aged Wood Accelerator
Tools you’ll need:
- Circular Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig (optional)
- Rafter Square
- Orbital Sander (optional)
- Tape Measure
- Straight Edge
make it!
*PRO TIP! If you don’t have a saw, you can get all of the pieces cut at Home Depot at no cost! Just make sure you have know which measurements you need!
3. DIY Rustic Shelves
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I am literally OBSESED with these Rustic Shelves. These might be my favorite DIY home decor project on this post! They are SO incredibly easy and simple to make and are so stinkin cute. I love how they have the edge to prevent frames and stuff from slipping off the shelf. I’m going to make these for our office and master bedroom! We have so many frames and trinkets, but not enough surfaces to put them all. So this is the perfect solution!
Materials you’ll need:
- 1 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Board
- 1 in. x 2 in. x 8 in. Furring Strip Board
- Pro Grade Precision 9 in. x 11 in. 220 Grit Fine Advanced Sanding Sheets
Tools you’ll need:
make it!
4. DIY Scrap Wood Outdoor Planter
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These planters are seriously SO adorable! They would look so cute on a patio or on the front porch near the front door! They seem super easy to make and not very expensive either. Say goodbye to boring planters, and try making this awesome wood planter to enhance those beautiful flowers and greens!
Materials you’ll need:
- (2) 1 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Board
- 2 in. x 2 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Board Lumber
- 1-1/2 Inch Brad Electro Galvanized Brads
- 8 oz. Titebond II Ultimate Wood Glue
- Plastic liner
- Rocks (for bottom drainage)
Tools you’ll need:
make it!
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5. DIY Tiered Tray
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This Three Tiered Tray is a super easy DIY home decor idea. I personally love it in the distressed matte white color (you can get the distressed look by using sandpaper on the edges after painting it). I love to style tiered trays. It’s always fun to rotate the decor with the seasons as well. This DIY project would make a great gift as well!
Materials you’ll need:
make it!
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