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Cheap DIY Home Decor Projects

The excuses I hear most often from people with regards to DIY projects are that they don’t have the money or that the project is too hard. Those reasons are what motivated these cheap DIY home decor projects roundup today.

Here are some cheap DIY home decor projects home decor ideas that you can perform all by yourself if you are a beginner DIY-er.

DIY doesn’t have to be complicated.

I know when I started my blog + DIY for the first time, I eased into it. This is how I gained more confidence in my abilities. Then I just got excited about it. If you are creative, this might also happen to you. But I also think that “non-creative types” can also benefit from exercising their creative muscles.

Save money on home decor by creating cheap DIY home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces.

Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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1. PINEAPPLE BOOKENDS

The Supplies needed to complete this project:

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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2. SOUP CAN FLOWER VASE

Materials needed for this project: 

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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3. DIY FAUX MARBLE COFFEE TABLE MAKEOVER 

Supplies you will need: 

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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4. SHIPLAP TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS

Shiplap supplies you will need: 

  • 2 pieces of Plywood cut down (aka โ€œrippedโ€) to 5 1/2 wide strips
  • Corner wood accent piece to hide seams
  • Finishing piece of wood to add to the top seam of the shiplap (I forgot what I used, but itโ€™s a 2โ€ณ square piece that I had cut to size in the lumber department)
  • Wood Glue
  • Caulk Gun
  • Caulk
  • Nail Gun
  • Primer
  • White Paint
  • Roller + Paint Brush
  • 50 cents in Nickels (to act as spacers)
Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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5. DIY CHEVRON TRAY MAKEOVER

Chevron tray makeover supply list: 

  • 2 cans of Spray Paint โ€“ You will need to first decide what colors you want to make. (I obviously chose white and gold but pick something to fit your color scheme) But here are links to the ones I used. {side note: I already had the white spray paint from another DIY project} 
  • Frog Tape Shape Tape โ€“ Chevron Print
  • Scissors
  • Masking {i.e. newspapers, scrap paper, paint drop, or scrap rag} Whatever you have around at your disposal.
  • A Tray (You chose what works best for you! Mine was something my mom gave me. But you can probably find something similar at a thrift store.
Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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6. DIY FLOWER MARKET BUCKET

Flower market supply list:

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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7. FAUX GRANITE COASTERS

Supplies needed for this project:

  • Glossy white tiles
  • 91% rubbing alcohol
  • Permanent markers
  • A cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil
  • A lighter like the one you see below
  • Optional: an eyedropper, a spritz bottle, polyurethane spray to seal the tiles, cheap plastic tablecloths to protect your work surface
Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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8. DIY PALETTE CONSOLE TABLE

The supplies you will need for this project:

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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9. TRAY GETS UPCYCLED FOR A NEW PURPOSE

Supplies needed for this cheap DIY home decor project:

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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10. DIY BATHTUB TRAY

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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11. GOLD LEAF GLOBE

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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12. UPCYCLED COFFEE CREAMER CONTAINER TO CANDLE HOLDER

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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13. DIY PHOTO MOBILE

The supplies needed for this cheap DIY home decor project:

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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14. DIY FLOOR CUSHIONS

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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15. DIY GOLD DIPPED WALL FRAME

Project supply list:
Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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16. DIY BRAIDED T-SHIRT RUG

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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17. DIY WASHI TAPE DOOR DECOR

Supplies needed for this project:

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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18. CITRUS BEVERAGE TRAY

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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19. DIY FRAME WHITE/MEMO BOARD

This is all you need for this cheap DIY home decor project:

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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20. LIGHT BULB AQUARIUM

What youโ€™ll need for each aquarium:

Easy + Inexpensive Home Decor Ideas That You Can Do By Yourself. Save money on home decor by creating inexpensive home decor that is custom to you and your style. I assure you that some of your decors will become conversation starter pieces. #homedecorideas #thriftstorefinds #thriftstoredecor

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My best advice to those who plan on tackling these projects is...

  • Look at the original tutorials via the images or the links below them to the original source.
  • Make a list of any supplies you may need.
  • Remember to think outside the box.
  • If you hit a bump in the road, don’t give up.
  • Get creative and problem-solve.

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4 Comments

  1. Oh my gosh, what fun DIY projects! I can’t wait to try them! Which will I do first? Maybe them all! Thanks so much for sharing.

    1. I am so excited you liked this project, Carolann! I loved them too! If you create some, please tag me on social media. I would love to see them. ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy DIY-ing!

  2. Oh my gosh, what fun DIY projects! I can’t wait to try them! Which will I do first? Maybe them all! Thanks so much for sharing.

    1. I am so excited you liked this project, Carolann! I loved them too! If you create some, please tag me on social media. I would love to see them. ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy DIY-ing!

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