The New year brings with it a fresh start, so there is no better time to do a little handy work around the house. Updating your home decor needn’t cost the earth, in fact just a few small and simple tweaks, a fresh coat of paint or some fun new ideas can really breathe some new life into your space. We reveal five simple and easy ways that you can do to make your walls way more interesting and beautiful.
Painting
Painting is both a simple and affordable option for anyone lacking in time or creative skills. A fresh coat of paint can really brighten a room and transform an old bookcase or shelves into a pretty room feature.
Try stepping out your comfort zone a little by introducing some new color into the room – pastels like a baby blue or very light French grey could work. Or, if you’re really feeling brave you can try incorporating a bright or strong color such as deep purple, royal blue or jade green. You can then tie in your new color with the room by adding in decorative elements (think throws, pillow and picture frames) that feature some of the same colors.
Stenciling
If you fancy putting your own stamp on your walls or furniture then stenciling could be for you. There are plenty of stenciling kits which enable you to get a professional looking finish when it comes to painting and decorating. Some popular ideas include flowers, geometric shapes, and patterns. You can choose to paint one wall to make it a feature wall or to simply add a little art to your shelves and dressers.
Decoupage
Decoupage is an incredibly fun and also cheap way to make updates to your home and existing furniture. You can buy decoupage kits that come with everything you need, or you can purchase supplies from your local craft store. The idea is to use the paper to create a beautiful collage. You can then glue the paper onto your furniture (watch out for bubbles), and then varnish it with several coats to protect the surface.
Frame It!
Jazz up your walls with a new photos frame or two. You can use it to display your favorite photos of friends, family and holiday times. Double sided glass frames are particularly popular at the moment and look very elegant in a living room or bedroom.
Wine Rack
If you really feel like a little project to sink your teeth into, then why not create your own wine rack? It actually doesn’t take too much effort, and the results are really worth it. You can create a wine rack yourself with wood and a few home tools, or simply buy a DIY home kit that will have all of the pieces there for you so you’re good to go without the need to use any power tools. You can also make your wine rack your own by painting, stenciling or using paper decoupage to customize it. Of course, you’ll need to fill it up with bottles of wine once it is complete (and celebrate with one too). Sites like winesdirect.com have the best prices and wine deals.
