50 DIY Home Projects that are worth creating

There are so many ways to upgrade your home with DIY projects but the right idea wins the stare award. From large magical ceiling projects to small peel-and-stick wallpaper rolls we have got you covered in various ways today. Modern and minimalist appeals are the most trending these days because it makes the space look open and breathable. Similarly, adding plants and aquarium brings life as well. Bold and vibrant accent pieces add personality and wood work makes it feel natural.

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Let’s checkout DIY home projects that are guaranteed worth creating to turn a house into a home:

1. Install Dimmable Wall Sconces

Use rechargeable wireless wall lights to redo a hallway or decorate a corner. These lights elevate the ambience by eliminating the need for cables, cords, and sockets and blend well with contemporary decor.

2. Install Panel Moulding and Crown Molding

Try the wainscot wall panel kit that is an inexpensive and time saving alternative to hefty DIY projects. Alexis Nicole spent only six minutes on adding each section.

3. Declutter with surge protection

A surge protector with six pivoting outlets is the latest gadget-hoarding essential for decluttering your home and working space.

4. Paint the walls with ease

Use Paint Stick Rollers for painting the walls and ceiling without a ladder. The stick holds the paint, thus reducing the need to dip the roller repeatedly in the paint.

5. Install built-in wardrobe

The IKEA Pax built-in wardrobe for super organization, maximum storage, and great adaptability. The best part about this product is the ability to adjust it according to your needs.

Practical Home Storage Solutions that save space:

Floating shelves are a common alternative to traditional cabinets and closets for kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms etc for open concept.

Open shelves are practical and convenient storage solutions for small items such as cookbooks, tea and coffee jars, mugs, dishware or glassware, spices, or even decorative items. Most importantly, these shelves help keep the kitchen airy and open while providing essential flexibility for maintaining order while cooking.

Similarly, if you have more space, then adding steel wire adjustable storage rack is suitable for keeping gadgets and necessary items in the kitchen. Whether you choose a symmetrical floating shelf, shelves in open cabinet style, or an open kitchen island pantry, selecting a theme along with a clear design is essential. Classic farmhouse-style themed shelves, glass and brass shelves, cornered shelves or neutral colors are the top kitchen trends right now.

6. Kitchen Storage Units and pantry upgrades

Create an organized DIY pantry storage unit using wide shelves and keeps things decluttered like Nifty Nester.

7. Pull out shelves for kitchen

Don’t have a pantry room, instead create a pantry pull-out drawers shelf in the kitchen like Sarah Woodshop Diaries.

8. Hide in Plain Sight

In this minimalist window seat by Would Wood Work, a neglected open nook is transformed into a storage space that can easily hold assorted tools and toys in plain sight.

9. Repurpose Dresser as Closet for Kids

Whether you want to refurbish an old piece of furniture or custom-make a new one, to hang little cute clothes at a height they can reach easily.

10. Modern Pet bed

Melia Janae‘s innovative DIY Dog apartment caters to all pets’ needs in one place using minimal space and provides storage space and feeding station too.

11. Storage with pegboards

Creative uses for pegboards that make life easier

12. Garden storage with ease of movement

DIY garden tools storage wall unit using movable French Cleats August Pine Workshop.

13. DIY Small Home Office Idea

Turn your home office into a multi-functional space, such as a guest room, by installing a portable library bed behind the shelves like Monarch Murphy Beds.

Home Decor Projects:

14. Accent Wall and Ceiling

Use wallpaper on the accent wall and ceiling to create an elongated impact by Arquitetura, Design and Decoracao.

15. DIY Mirror Upgrade

Add faux oyster hydrangea stems, like Rowen Homes, to your dressing room to give it an instant boost.

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16. Statement Wall Feature

Deanna Dunn turned a boring wall into a lively abstract space by adding an asymmetrical blob of wall lights and a zellige tile console table.

17. Bedroom Hidden Television

Like Nicole, you can turn your boring bedroom wall into a home theater with pine lumber shelf and a projector screen.

18. Wood Panels Wall

Create this trendy wood panel accent wall and add houseplants to it like Nidhi Rai.

19. Stained Glass

Add eye catching Faux Stained Glass Panels or simply paint glass for a statement look.

20. Faux Stone Wall Art

Kendra Davis amplified her home with quick and easy DIY stone wall art made with Styrofoam and spray paint.

21. A Cool Aquarium

Bring nature indoors and enjoy meditation with a fish aquarium like Serpa Design.

Home Renovation Ideas:

22. Entryway Design

Create a statement wall near the entryway, mudroom, or living room like Natalie Park using warm white oak with contrasting rich dark blue or charcoal paint for modern look. This exclusive DIY features all essential storage units use them for storing shoes, coats, and essential. Add decor on floating shelves, and additional hooks or use baskets or boxes to store more stuff.

23. Hallway Makeover

Megan Goedde transforms her hallway using beadboards and wallpaper.

24. Hall of Fame

Gallery wall with wall molding and contemporary lights by Camille Dobbins.

25. A luxury bar

Make a DIY Coffee Bar and treat yourself to an elite experience.

Hidden Door Projects:

26. Hidden Informal Room

Christine creates this high end hidden door in the living room to create a secluded kids play area.

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27. Secret Office Space

Your secret additional area behind a sliding bookshelf for storage by My DIY Home Ideas.

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28. Hide Switchboards

Creative hack to hide switches, light boards, or any cables in awkward locations with photo frames that open like cabinets by Marga Diaz.

29. Faux Kitchen Window

Elizebeth Sarah likes to have a window behind in front of her kitchen sink and achieved this look using mirrors on a wall.

30. Faux Bathroom Window

Add a faux window in a tiny bathroom or small area to make it airy like Naomi Rayner.

Add Value Home Projects

Save money and boost your home’s style and value with these ideas:

31. DIY Furniture makeover

Paint and decoupage a furniture piece to make statement in any room.

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32. Charging Station

Work from Hype crafted a stunning home office charging wall to declutter his working space while preserving aesthetics and creativity.

33. Faux Ceiling Beams

Make foam boards look like wood for an inexpensive faux ceiling beams visual by Kelsey Romito DIY.

34. Brick Accent Wall

A captivating and cost-effective way to add character to any home is to add a stone wall. Use reclaimed bricks to craft this unique wall for the kitchen, which fosters a country-style living space by Anna King.

35. DIY Luxury Faux Ceiling

This cool innovative lighting solution by Sunroof incorporates a natural lighting effect in kitchen and living room. The design features a wooden frame held intact with a metal grid formwork suspended with an RCC slab. This is ideal for dark spaces with no natural light.

36. Open Concept Sleek Steel Doors

Keep things airy and open with custom steel or wood with glass partition between formal and informal spaces like living room, dining, kitchen, pantry or even laundry room for aesthetics by Nelly Irais.

37.  Interesting Partition

Install an elegant wood section like Paula Ribeiro Arquitea for temporary dissection in a room and yet open concept.

38. Movable kitchen counter for home improvement

An extendable counter that offers extra storage and working space in a limited area by Home Trust.

Styling with minor touches:

It’s fascinating how minor changes in regular items can help create a unique ambience in your home. Here are some easy-to-do recommendations:

39. An instant upgrade with vinyl sheets

DC Fix vinyl sheet is a cost-effective and budget-friendly material that can easily uplift the outlook of any space like this faux wooden window panel by Louise Price.

40. DIY Vinyl Flooring

Achieve a quick-and easy bathroom floor reno using peel-and-stick vinyl tiles like Cynthia Harper.

41. False Ceiling Illusion

Create a false ceiling with crown molding and LED lights.

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42. Interlocking edges with lights

Add warmth and entertainment to your outdoor space by outlining your garden edges and backyard landscaping with a WiFi-controlled  LED light with music as Tony Zhou did.

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43. Add value with Epoxy Floors

Here’s a DIY Garage floor epoxy guide for homeowners to get started.

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44. Television Frame

This Old House uses lumber boards and delicate inset cove molding to match the look of the custom-built framing around the TV.

Practical Outdoor Landscaping Ideas:

45. Create a cozy gathering area

Make a sitting area around DIY Fire Pit and enjoy the outdoor experience with comfort.

46. Pergola Roof Protection

Adding a transparent PVC sheet over the pergola protects your furniture and floor from rain and birds while providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy an ideal rainy day by House on the Cresent.

47. Mess Free Garden Rock Edges

Keep the rocks in your landscape edges from moving around and stay neat and secure with 2-3 coats of easihold like Ellie.

48. Bring Luxury with Plants

Make plant wall that not only adds plants to your home but looks luxurious.

49. Flower box plant display

Make flower box for displaying plants indoor and outdoor.

50. Cool Infinity Mirror Table

Repurpose an old barrel like Neetu Jakhar to make a table that lights from inside a whimsical story. This idea is great for balconies and patios to match the outdoor vibe.

To assist you further we have answers some common DIY home project queries below:

What should you do if your DIY project isn’t turning out as planned?

While each DIY and home renovation project has different outcomes, sometimes things might not progress as planned. Here are some tips if your DIY project isn’t turning out as planned.

1) Keep a stray timeline and follow each step after careful consideration. Preplan your theme and color combination and align your tools before starting a project.

2) Keep a realistic budget in mind before commencing a project.

3) Recognize early warning signs during different project steps and act fast. Identify the cause of the mistake and try to fix it before trashing the entire project.

4) Always review alternatives and available resources before moving ahead.

How can you fix a common DIY mistake?

Consider your DIY mistakes as valuable experience in your journey of creating something new. Carefully revisit your original working plan and inspiration for the DIY and accept deviation from the original plan. Remember, one’s mistake is another person’s design.

What are some signs that you should call a professional for help with a DIY project?

DIY projects are fulfilling, satisfactory, and rewarding. However, it is important to consider your personal capabilities, such as adequate mind, skills, and money, before commencing a DIY project. In addition, some projects require greater safety, such as plumbing, structural changes, heavy lifting, and electrical projects, that must be done by professionals only.

Written by: Nageen Sohail