A quick and easy way to update your home without the need for much work is to implement some DIY projects. Whether you want to cover those old radiators with wrapping paper or turn that humble bookcase into something stylish that’ll take pride of place in your living room, there are so many different ideas for kicking off a handy weekend project that you can’t go wrong.
1. Make your one-of-a-kind barn door
Barn doors are all the rage at the moment. From plain old-fashioned timber barn doors to sleek and elegant sliding glass doors, there’s no denying that these pieces of furniture make quite an impact on any room.
You can create a DIY barn door using barn door hardware kits and a little know-how. You can add your own personal touches by choosing from the wide range of handles, designs, and decorations available to suit your style.
A barn door will surely define your space and turn that previously uninteresting area into a focal point. Plus, it’s a great way of brightening up an entire room by adding a simple and effective piece of furniture.
2. Upcycle your old furniture
Sometimes, even if you’re not in need of anything new, it’s worth giving something a new lease of life by re-imagining its design. If you’re lucky enough to have a few old pieces of furniture lying around in your loft or garage, the transformation they can undergo is incredible. By simply painting them in a new black or white shade, you’ll make them look fresh and contemporary.
Better still, if you’re working with wooden furniture, then you have the additional option of giving it an entirely new finish, such as metallic paint or glossy lacquer. If you can get your hands on the right tools, you can even stain or finish your furniture to give it that extra professional touch.
3. Repaint your interior
If you’re looking to change the whole look of a room, whether painting over that old and tattered wallpaper or giving a room an entirely new color scheme, this is the project for you.
Interior paints now come in a wide range of shades, and you can choose from bold and bright colors, subtle and neutral tones, or even pastel hues. As each shade has its own specific tone, it can really match the existing colors of your room (as well as the décor and furniture) to ensure that it all looks cohesive.
To achieve a professional finish, you will need the right brushes and equipment and a few tips on choosing the perfect interior paint. Depending on the size of your room and the condition of the paint, it might be a good idea to grab a tester pot first and see for yourself which shade you’re happiest with.
4. Add some greenery
If you’re looking for a cheap and easy way to give your home an instant refresh, then why not add some greenery? You might have some pots or tubs that you don’t think can be used for anything else, but a quick trip to the garden center will soon change your mind. They have a wide range of plants that are perfect for adding some color and beauty to any room.
The best part is that they won’t take up much space in your home, so you can put them on the floor or a table and forget about them for a few months. You could even choose to create a mini greenhouse from an old wine barrel to give your home the extra boost of organic freshness.
5. Dress up that boring old library
That old bookcase in your living room, or the one in your attic, could soon be transformed into something really impressive. You can go for a color that matches the color scheme of your home (or not) and use some other shades and designs to create a truly individual piece of furniture.
You can even incorporate cute decorations such as hanging lanterns, fairy lights, or a cute knick-knack box to store books in.
A library is a perfect addition to any living room as it makes a great place to store books and magazines and even doubles up as an extra seating area or just a bit of extra storage.
You can make your home look refreshed in many ways, from simple improvements like a one-off paint job to buying new furniture and even starting a project by transforming an old piece of furniture. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to make the room look less dated and provide the needed refreshment.