19 DIY Home Decor Hacks That Literally Anyone Can Afford

These budget-friendly projects will help you decorate your home without causing a dent in your wallet.

Carlie Dobkin
Created by Carlie Dobkin
On Jun 4, 2015
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Paint you walls

Repainting your walls is a great way to spruce up your home. You can go with just a solid color, but stripes, patterns, and other designs like ombre can really brighten up the inside of your house.

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If you don't want to paint, use an alternative

Washi Tape is an excellent alternative to paint, and it's perfect for those who are renting a place and can't change their walls permanently. You can decorate your walls with all sorts of fun designs like colored stripes, city skylines, or geometric patterns.

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DIY simple bed frame

Make this easy and cute bed frame at home for less than $200!

Learn how here: http://bit.ly/1GlZp3z

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Add an area rug

Area rugs add color and personality to a room. You can learn how to make your own rope rug here: http://bit.ly/1lHoJ54

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Hang curtains high

Hang your curtains up high to give the illusion of higher ceilings, making your space appear grander and larger. With the right curtains and height, you amp up the sophistication in your space x10!

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Create your own wall art

This abstract piece will add a vibrant and textured pop to your walls.

Get the tutorial here: http://bit.ly/1eQLHcO

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Fill blank space with extra storage

This skinny floating bookshelf offers the perfect storage for random books and DVDs.

Learn how to make these bookshelves yourself here: http://bit.ly/1IcZzdt

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Go to the thrift shop

Don't underestimate the power of used furniture. It's cheap, vintage, and super hip. Macklemore was telling the truth when he said "this is fucking awesome!"

See how to transform thrift store purchases into something new and unique here: http://bit.ly/1KOf50p

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$100 Laundry Room Makeover

Your laundry room doesn't have to look like dirty laundry. For only $100, you can make it look clean and tidy.

Get the tips and tricks here: http://bit.ly/1FwlKou

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Give your unused fireplace a purpose

Make a faux log stack (above) or stick candles inside to add romantic lighting to a room.

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Update your lighting fixtures

Replacing your lamp shades makes redecorating cheap and easy. This DIY pendant shade is just $30.

Get the tutorial here: http://bit.ly/1KOfznq

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Make your own comforter

This tutorial teaches you how to make an Anthropologie-style knotted comforter out of a simple Target one.

Directions: http://bit.ly/1JnvN6v

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Give your kitchen that DIY flare

This DIY cutting board wall art is absolutely adorable. Use any word that would look good in your kitchen: EAT, WINE, COOK, YUM.

Directions: http://bit.ly/1QrUAFo

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Use accessories as art

Hanging hats on the wall saves space and gives your walls a unique fashionista look.

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Paint your couch

Tired of your old, boring couch? Give your living room an incredible yet inexpensive makeover.

Tutorial: http://bit.ly/1G8giNj

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Don't leave your corner empty

This DIY shutter screen is an easy project that anyone can do! Put it behind a sofa chair to give your room a whole new focal point. Alternatively, you can put large bulky plants in corners for the same effect.

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Learn to reupholster

Old, ugly, torn ottomans or chairs don't need to be thrown away. You can reupholster them in a few simple steps.

Get the directions here:

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DIY Bathroom Vanities

Inspired by a high-end look, this vanity has all the charm of a warm cottage style, without breaking the bank.

Tutorial here: http://bit.ly/1ALNutO

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Paint your vinyl floors

Yes, you can paint those ugly, tiled floors.

Learn how here: http://bit.ly/1J2JhCR

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