More DIY Home Decor Ideas

There’s a certain sense of accomplishment that comes from having a hand in your own home decor. You can experiment, personalise, and truly make it your own if you follow a DIY approach. The best thing about DIY is that there is absolutely no need to start from scratch, you can add it to something already existing in your homes. This is a great stress-buster and a way to channel your creativity to make something new and you!

Here are a few crafting techniques that can help you make decor the way you want to:

1. Decoupage

A simple yet enjoyable way to decorate nearly any surface in your house. All you have to do is use printed paper, it could be colourful and consist of any pattern or shape, cut it and stick it to anything you may want to decorate - a photo frame, your phone covers, tables, boxes, wherever your imagination may take you.

2. Crochet

An engaging way to unwind and get your creative juices flowing- the art of crocheting has become a trend, especially over the past year. All you’ll need to get crafty is an aluminium crochet hook, a ball of wool or acrylic yarn and scissors.

3. Embroidery

Embroidery allows you to reinvent any plain cloth and make it your own. If you have any basic or old curtains, clothes that you want to spruce up, embroidery is the way to go. You can stitch small patterns like flowers, stars, hearts or go big and design something picturesque - choice is yours!

4. Macrame

A traditional art that has found itself into a trending decor accent. Usually used as wall hangings, macrame is done using knots. The art of making macrame knots is a bit more complicated than others but totally worth the effort! What you’ll need is a macrame cord, a support to tie the cords over (rods, rings, etc), and a pair of scissors.

5. String Art

Something to indulge in if you’re into more rustic accents and decor! This wood based craft is a fun way to let loose and keep you focused with its repetitive actions. All you need to have is a simple outline in mind or as a reference, piece of wood, linoleum nails, hammer, embroidery floss, and tape and you can start your masterpiece.