Do-it-Yourself projects (DIYs) are a huge trend right now for many reasons. These are the projects you don’t need a natural talent for craftiness, or professional skills, to perfect. With a quick online search, you’ll be amazed what you can make out of the old belongings laying around your home. Here are some of the top foolproof DIYs for 2016 that can thoroughly enhance the interior of your home while putting something old to good use.
1. Use a Paint Pen in Your Kitchen
Paint pens are one of the coolest things out there for foolproof DIYs. They’re also incredibly inexpensive and super simple to use. You can use one to write elegant cursive or add unique designs on your mugs, keeping paint away from any part of the surface your mouth might touch; once you design the mug, you just need to bake it for 40 minutes at 375 degrees. You can do the same on your dining set or teapot and even wine glasses. Before you know it, you’ll have a dose of individuality added to your kitchen with little effort.
2. Organize the Clutter
If you are trying to declutter or enhance the aesthetics in your office, one easy solution involves straw or glass canisters. Grab a plastic straw canister, or a cute glass, and fill it with the materials that seem to be cluttering your open space, such as pens and other office supplies, your kids’ craft materials, or even hair ties and bobby pins. Not only will this organize these items into one spot, but the simple setup will also look great in the room!
3. Enhance the Mantel
When in need of a little pick-me-up within your home décor, your fireplace mantel can be an excellent place to start. With this décor tweak that is quick and fairly effortless, emphasize the mantel with strategically placed mirrors to reflect light and increase the appearance of the room’s size. A new foolproof DIY that is a popular trend is using empty picture frames of all shapes and sizes to hang over the mantel. This is an easy way to add dimension and style to your overall look, without cluttering the space!
4. Make Your Own Wine Rack
Purchasing a wine rack can be costly, but you don’t need to spend a fortune to be able to display your wine expertise or love. Start saving your empty large cans (like the kind used for coffee grounds, or crushed tomatoes), and wash them out thoroughly. Slice off the tops and bottoms, then spray paint with a color of your choice. Next, glue the cans together in a pyramid shape (or another style that will hold). Add your wine, and you officially have your very own, homemade and personalized wine rack!
5. Repurpose Your Wedding Photos
Repurposing your wedding photos is an excellent way to decrease the clutter, while still displaying things you love. Instead of placing photos of your wedding in frames, place them throughout your home, using them in your calendar and even on large magnets for your fridge. Transform the photos into garland or turn them into a displayable photo strip. You can also do this with any type of special photo memory you’d like to celebrate: birthdays, graduations, milestones, and so on. These simple DIY ideas will help you to rid yourself of the clunk and clutter of frames while still celebrating your most special moments.
DIYs are inexpensive, quick and affordable tasks to take on that can increase the interior design within your home. Tackle the tips that you find most exciting today, and watch as you become the expert in redesigning your space!