DIY Home Decor

Some of my favorite corners in our home came together with a little creativity, a few budget-friendly supplies, and some hands-on crafting. I love making something from nothing or taking something basic (or outdated) and turning it into something beautiful and personal.

Here you’ll find all my DIY home decor projects, from simple upcycles and budget-friendly crafts to bigger woodworking builds, plus tips for making your space feel high-end and custom without the high-end price tag.

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  Update a Glass Block Window with This One Easy Trick
  Want to update a glass block window without replacing it? This simple DIY uses trim and paint to give it a fresh, custom look that won’t blow your budget. Back when we renovated our guest bathroom, I knew the glass block window was going to be a problem. But thisContinue reading “Update a Glass Block Window with This One Easy Trick”
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  DIY Laundry Detergent Storage Jars: Vintage-Inspired Ikea Hack
  After having dozens of people ask me where I got the laundry detergent storage jars for our small laundry room makeover, I’m finally sharing all the details for this easy laundry room organization idea that uses one of the simplest Ikea hacks I have ever done. Back when we gaveContinue reading “DIY Laundry Detergent Storage Jars: Vintage-Inspired Ikea Hack”
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  How To Build A DIY Outdoor Storage Bench
  When your hubby offers to upgrade you from the sad plastic bin you’ve been using to store your firewood kindling in, to a custom DIY outdoor storage bench for your front porch, you say yes. Then you go draw him a very complicated picture of exactly what you want itContinue reading “How To Build A DIY Outdoor Storage Bench”
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  10 Classic Ways To Display Art In A Kitchen
  There’s something undeniably charming about a kitchen infused with with character, warmth, and personality by thoughtfully chosen art pieces. In fact, the right artwork can make all the difference in turning your kitchen from a sterile and utilitarian workspace, into a room that feels curated, inviting, and deeply personal. ButContinue reading “10 Classic Ways To Display Art In A Kitchen”
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  DIY Match Holders – My Favorite Easy Thrift Store Upcycle
  Fall is finally here and that means cozy candles and blazing hearth fires season has officially begun! However, both of those items require one other element – matches. And, up until recently, to find any matches in our house you’d have to spend several minutes digging in a junk drawerContinue reading “DIY Match Holders – My Favorite Easy Thrift Store Upcycle”
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  DIY Vintage Inspired First Aid Kit Box
  I’ve made it my mission in life to transform as many utilitarian objects in my home as possible to be as beautiful as they are functional. So when I saw an influencer share a gorgeous enamel first aid box they had picked up on Amazon, I knew I had toContinue reading “DIY Vintage Inspired First Aid Kit Box”
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  DIY Visual Comfort Totie Inspired Task Lamp
  How to create your own DIY Visual Comfort Totie inspired task lamp dupe using a thrifted lamp base, a $10 shade, and some spray paint.
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  How To Create A DIY Faux Oil Painting On A Budget
  While I love a good framed print, sometimes it just doesn’t feel the same as a naked oil painting hung on your wall. Which got me thinking, could you MAKE a faux oil painting you could hang on the wall without a frame using free art from The Public DomainContinue reading “How To Create A DIY Faux Oil Painting On A Budget”
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  A Layered, Worn & Storied Mantel
  I want my house to tell a story from the moment you walk in the front door. I want it to tell you about who I am, the things I care about, and the moments in life that have been the most meaningful to me. One simple way to doContinue reading “A Layered, Worn & Storied Mantel”
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  My DIY Art Deco Inspired Accent Ceiling
  I’ve had a love obsession with classic vintage tile for as long as I can remember. In fact, I’m pretty sure I spent most of my last trip to Paris staring at the ground, drooling over the intricate mosaic tile floors from bygone eras. So when we decided to renovateContinue reading “My DIY Art Deco Inspired Accent Ceiling”
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  My DIY “Brass” Freestanding Hose Butler
  Is there anything better than taking an ordinary utilitarian item in your home and giving it a bit of an upgrade? No. No there is not. This whole journey started a few weeks back when I saw my friend Diana show off this beautiful brass utility hook she had pickedContinue reading “My DIY “Brass” Freestanding Hose Butler”
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  How To Turn Your LG TV Into A Work Of Art
  I will be honest with you. I really dislike having a TV in my living room. Not only do I dislike how they tend to suck away at my time, or dominate social gatherings, they are also just an unsightly giant blank black box on the wall when I’m notContinue reading “How To Turn Your LG TV Into A Work Of Art”