Let’s face it: Buying new furniture is expensive . If you want to change up your room, why not think a little smaller?
Changing up your decor can totally change the vibe of a room. From new throw pillows to wall art hacks, there’s definitely something here to help you shake things up. Trust me, I’m an interior design YouTube addict.
Order a color-changing LED strip.
I mean, few things can change things up in a room like light can. There’s no shortage of cool things you can do with LED lights — stick them along your roof, behind your tv, or even under your furniture!
DIY Wall Art Part 1: Fluid art painting!
Fluid art painting is incredibly popular right now. It’s very beginner-friendly, customizable, and super affordable. Pick up some pre-mixed fluid art paint and go nuts on a canvas to create your own masterpiece!
You know what you need? A couch cover.
If you’re sick of your old couch, but can’t afford a new one yet, compromise with a couch cover!
This Sure-Fit couch cover at Target looks like it’ll fit your love seat like a second skin.
So, if you know how to sew…
Then the sky is the limit in terms of new throw pillow ideas. See a piece of fabric, a shirt, or a hand towel that you like? Well, it can become a new pillowcase. Nice.
For the rest of us: buy new throw pillows.
Yeah, so for us no-sew people, we may have to shell out a little for a throw pillow. But hey! At least we’re not dropping huge bucks on new furniture. Silver lining!
PLANTS.
Plants are such an easy way to make a statement in a room. From small succulents to big Monsteras, there’s no shortage of greenery to help give your room a lift.
Bust out the clay.
There’s no shortage of home decor that you can make with clay. For these agate-inspired coasters, Lone Fox Home chose to use a few different greens that he painted on in thick strokes.
He finished the edges and some crevices with gold, and voilá! Homemade art.
DIY Wall Art Part 2: Moon phases.
Urban Outfitters has an incredibly popular hammered gold wall hanging. The price? $30+. However, if you follow YouTuber Lily Rose’s tutorial , you can make your own moon phase wall hanging for $5.
Pick up a mirror.
Whether you’re looking for something that would fit on a wall, or something that you can take your outfit pics with, a new mirror is never a bad idea. They totally open up a room and help bounce light!
Unique shelves are a great way to change your walls up.
Um, how frickin’ cute is this shelf? There‘s tons of shelf options available that aren’t just plain’ ol straight ones. This shelf from J. Drew Silvers is handmade — check out his crazy designs here !
DIY Wall Art Part 3: Make your own pin boards.
Ikea’s Trivets are a DIYer’s dream. They can basically be anything, including some amazing wall art! Paint yours up the way you want, then follow Lone Fox Home’s hanging tutorial to attach them to each other.
Cover up old furniture with contact paper.
I mean, can you really go wrong with contact paper? If you’re tired of a nightstand, side table, or desk, order up some amazing contact paper and cover them up!
Get a new rug!
Ugh, is there anything more satisfying than getting a new rug? Target has a bunch of stylish ones at incredibly reasonable prices. I bought the pictured rug up there for a whopping $20, and it’s great .
Hang things up!
Wall hooks are an easy and stylish way to get stuff off of your floor, or off of your vanity! It’s a great way to show of your favorite pieces of jewelry.
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Save your dining chairs!
Similar to a couch cover, these dining room chair covers will hide any unsightly stains and make your chairs look like new. Parents, if you have toddlers, BUY THESE.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper — as the name implies, there are only two steps.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper was made for people who love color but not commitment. Just stick this fun pattern up for a fun accent wall that’ll add an instant splash of color.
