My heart does a little skip and dance when I see Do it Yourself decorating; it is a sure way to add personal character to a space, and it can go a long way in stretching your decorating budget.
Although it’s a balancing act, adding a few DIY objects in a home adds a layered and lived-in look. Too much DIY makes a space look under valued. There are a lot of great DIY ideas to incorporate into your home, ensure that the projects you choose reflect your personality and compliment the style in your space. Keep in mind some trends look great in a magazine, but stick-out like a sore DIY thumb in your space, if that happens, consider selling your DIY on Craigslist, then move on to the next project.
Small changes can come with a significant impact. A coat of paint on items already in the home can dramatically change the mood and trend of the room. I’m often found at the side of the house in a make shift paint booth changing the colour of large to small pieces in our home.
I follow style trends like a fiend and a can of spray paint or a roll of wallpaper can achieve a trend change on budget. For instance, mix & match brightly painted coloured chairs in the kitchen. Add a brightly painted chair from the kitchen to the front door, add a throw pillow and a small table to create a welcoming entrance way.
Wall papering a closet brings life to an otherwise forgotten space. I wallpapered a foyer coat closet, it invites interesting comments from guests; when hanging coats.
Keep the leftover wall paper, consider wallpapering the back of a book shelf for an instant DIY update. The same wallpaper in a frame becomes DIY instant art. Wallpapering a clip board then hanging it on a wall becomes a decorative DIY message board, or a household bill clip.
Do It Yourself decorating ideas are endless, dip your toe into the DIY pool; it’s warm and fun.
Stay tuned… Continuing to love your space.
Roxanne Griese is an Artist; Design and organizing are her passions, to view more articles and artwork visit www.artbyroxanne.ca.