Looking to be creative and make something for your home? Do it yourself and you can get the look for less! Here you will find 50+ DIY home decor ideas ranging from wall art to home accessories.
If you are anything like me, you watch TV home shows or look at home design magazines and want ALL of the pretty things.
DIY-ing these ideas lets me have ALL the pretty things without paying the high price tag to get them. Plus it helps make my home more personalized, welcoming, and comfortable.
If you are new to DIY home decor, you should probably check out my post on easy crafts for adults. Trust me, once you’ve successfully crafted something for your home, you will want to make more!
If you are already a crafty person, you can get inspiration for your next home DIY with the list I’ve collected below.
It contains over 50 fun, free and easy to follow DIY tutorials to make beautiful home decor no matter what your budget allows.
Go ahead and scroll down – but be aware, you are going to have a hard time deciding what you want to do first!
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Yarn Wall Hanging
Learn how to make a simple yarn wall hanging on a budget! This is easy even for a beginning maker and works with a variety of decor.
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Wood Bead Garland
Learn how to make a wood beaded garland on a budget! This is a perfect home decor craft idea for beginners. You'll complete this project in three simple steps.
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lollyjane.com
Abstract Art Canvas
Get an easy abstract art beginner tutorial using acrylic paints on canvas. This looks great on a blank wall!
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www.theyellowbirdhouse.com
Felt Eucalyptus Stems
Fresh greenery and flowers always look great in a room. That is until they die. Sometimes you can find fakes that look pretty good, but I like this idea better.Get a free pattern to make felt eucalyptus stems. She also has felt flowers that look great!
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DIY Ribbon Wreath in Three Easy Steps
Learn how to make a DIY ribbon wreath in three simple steps! This is a very easy craft for Christmas decorating or any time of year.
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Painted Baskets & Planters
Learn how to paint tribal baskets the easy way! This DIY basket project is easy, even if you've never crafted before.
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Wood Wall Art
Learn how to make unique wooden DIY wall art the easy and inexpensive way! This project is perfect for beginners, and you'll love the step by step tutorial.
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Felt Ball Garland
Don’t buy a felt ball garland when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss to add colorful and fun DIY garland to an unexpected spot in your home.
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www.instrupix.com
Stick Framed Round Mirror
This simple twig mirror is rustic and beautiful! It looks great in an entryway, living room, or bedroom.
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Glue Art
This glue art on canvas is going to be the most unique – and easiest – wall art you'll ever make! Grab a canvas, hot glue, and spray paint. You'll be done in minutes.
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www.funkyjunkinteriors.net
Sawhorse Pipe Lamp
Donna takes you step by step through making these sawhorse pipe lamps topped with chalkboard shades. I love the look of these and how she decided to make them!
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Make a Jewelry Hanger from Driftwood
Use a gorgeous driftwood piece to create a unique jewelry hanger. It looks great on the wall whether you have jewelry on it or not, and it’s easy to make!
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Courtney Sanchez
Chalk Paint Mason Jars with Succulents
Learn how to make chalk paint mason jars with succulents for spring. Perfect for a kitchen windowsill or a seasonal mantel!
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gluesticksblog.com
Blanket Ladder
Make a beautiful wooden blanket ladder for under $15. It’s an easy one day project that will allow you to display beautiful quilts or blankets in the open and make them easily accessible.
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Wooden Poster Hanger
Learn to make a magnetic poster hanger with scalloped wood trim! This DIY home decor project can be customized to any size you like. Great for any room from the bedroom to the laundry room!
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oldsaltfarm.com
Wood Framed Flag
Add some patriotic farmhouse charm to your decor with this DIY wood framed flag. This isn't a difficult project, but it will take you some time. Definitely worth it!
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www.bloominghomestead.com
Barn Wood Shutters
See how to make your own barn wood shutters. They look great on their own, but they also make a great neutral backdrop for wreaths.
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www.loveandrenovations.com
Black Globe With Gold Accents
I have an obsession with gold leaf these days, so this globe is perfect. You'll use black craft paint too, and the gold leaf is really easy to attach!
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www.thriftyandchic.com
Shiplap Wood Farmhouse Clock
Do you have one of those walls, or little nooks or crannies, that you just can't find the right piece for? That's where a wood clock comes into play. You'll have to use a jigsaw, but it's easy to follow the lines once you get the circle traced.
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Hanging Photo Frame Decorated with Flowers
Learn how to decorate a metal hanging photo frame with faux flowers! Easy to make in any colors you like and display on the wall.
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Coffee Filter Wreath
Learn how to make a wreath with coffee filters from the dollar store! It's the easiest home decor project you'll ever do.
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www.sadieseasongoods.com
Rustic Sailboats
Sarah made these charming sailboats using upcycled weaving shuttles as a base. Unlike other sailboats, these stay upright on their own!
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DIY Bulletin Board
Learn how to make a canvas bulletin board using this simple tutorial! It's so easy and it's done in minutes.
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www.creativeinchicago.com
Drift Wood Orb
People pay big bucks for driftwood art like this from furniture stores! All you need is a beach ball and hot glue gun to make your own.
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Cross Stitch Pillow
Learn how to cross stitch a pillow cover the easy way – also comes with a free printable cross stitch pattern.
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Patterned Frame
Learn how to make a picture frame using either fabric or paper and Mod Podge! This is a simple home decor project for beginners.
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Chair Cushions
Learn how to make chair cushions with this easy tutorial! You'll need basic sewing machine skills to ensure success.
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Claire Armstrong
Stenciled Denim Table Runner
Find out how to make a unique denim table runner using your old jeans. You'll use both legs of the jeans, a stencil and paint.
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Wood Plant Hanger
Use a plywood block to make this simple and modern DIY plant hanger – you’ll have a few of these hanging in your home before long!
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DIY House Number Sign
Learn how to make this DIY house number with a wood slice and mason jar! Make your address clear with a pretty display at the same time.
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Allison Murray
Heart-Shaped Leopard Rug
Using a punch needle, you can create any shape and design rug you like! This one would look cool in a teen's bedroom.
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Song Lyric Art
Learn how to make song lyric art using felt and a simple wood frame. This is so easy and perfect wall decor for a variety of styles.
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Cute Personalized Door Mat
Add your favorite saying to the front of your home with this colorful and cute personalized door mat project! It’s way easier to make than you might think.
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Faux Succulent Terrarium
Learn how to make a faux terrarium using supplies from the craft store! This is very easy, vintage style home decor.
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Heart Wall Art
Learn how to make this hexagon wall art using small ceramic tiles! You can make any geometric pattern you like.
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www.domestically-speaking.com
Washi Tape Lamp Shade
Do you have a lamp that feels like it needs just a little something extra? That's where patterned washi tape comes in! This is a super simple project and looks great with your home decor.
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www.blesserhouse.com
Botanical Art
Turn old book pages into beautiful large art! Or, you could frame each page separately and create a gallery wall.
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Clothespin Clock
Learn how to make a clothespin clock to decorate your home! If you want to make a cute clock from scratch, this is a fun project.
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Pallet Shelf
Learn how to make a rustic, DIY pallet shelf in under a few hours! It looks great with farmhouse decor.
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newlywedsurvival.com
Marble Art
For less than $10, Stacey made these three framed marble art pieces using nail polish! It is such an easy DIY.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Vintage Map Decoupage
Use Mod Podge, paint, and map scrapbook paper to make this unique decoupage letter for home decor. It’s easy to create your own with wooden or paper mache letters.
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Cross Stitch Quote on Canvas
Put your favorite quote on canvas using this simple tutorial. This cross stitch quote can be customized and it’s so fun (and easy) to make!
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Pom Pom Pillow
Add pretty details and a pop of color to any room with a simple DIY pom pom pillow – no sewing required! This is such an easy décor project.
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sincerelysarad.com
Framed Silhouette Art
This DIY is not only easy, it is inexpensive as well! Make this silhouette art using your own photos.
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www.blesserhouse.com
Decorative Chain
Learn how to make a knock-off decorative object chain to look like the designer version for much less using air dry clay.
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www.thehandymansdaughter.com
Geometric Wood Wall Art
Vineta made this wall art out of plywood scraps! She designed it to go with the stenciled tile in her bathroom.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Watercolor Collage
Make this simple watercolor collage by cutting up watercolor paintings and decoupaging them to canvas. This wall art project is SO easy!
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Gold Frame
Learn how to make a gold frame that sparkles! You just need a few simple supplies.
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Colorful Painted Cactus Pots
Make these easy painted cactus pots with terra cotta and bright paint colors – the cute sayings will cheer up any dreary days!
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Paint Nesting Dolls
Learn how to paint stacking dolls using modern colors! This is a really easy craft idea for holiday or beyond.
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Clothespin Napkin Holder
Learn how to make a clothespin napkin holder on a budget! This craft was so easy to make and you can paint it any color you like.
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If you liked these DIY home decor crafts, you should check out these other popular DIY home posts:
- DIY Outdoor Bench – inspired by Williams Sonoma
- Pallet Projects – unique and inexpensive
- DIY Coffee Table – inspired by West Elm
- Industrial Pipe Shelving – a budget friendly DIY
- DIY Photo Frames – over 50 ideas