A room refresh doesn’t have to be a major renovation because you can do simple DIY room upgrades to spruce up what you already have! DIY room upgrades are ideal if you’re picking pennies this season, but they’re also great if you like what’s in your home and just want to make some minor tweaks. Whether it’s adding new drawer pulls, painting your planters, or maybe even changing your headboard, these DIY room upgrades are so easy, you can do them over the weekend. Just read on to see them.
12 Simple DIY Room Upgrades You Can Do This Weekend
Refresh Your Home With These DIY Room Upgrades
As much as I love shopping for new furniture and decor or completely transforming my room into a new style, there are times when I love my home the way it is. But like they say, there’s always room for improvement. I turn to DIY room upgrades when I have furniture or decor I absolutely love, but I think could use a bit of a makeover or upgrade. You’ll be surprised how just a few DIY room upgrades can completely transform your home for the better! So I’m sharing 12 DIY room upgrades I have lined up for my own home. I’m sure you’ll love them too!
1. Cabinet Facelift
image via Almost Makes Perfect
Almost Makes Perfect took a dark wood built-in cabinet and turned it into a chic and modern piece, just with paint and new knobs. I’m definitely trying this!
2. DIY Drawer Pulls
image via House Tweaking
This IKEA hack from House Tweaking is so simple, you can do it in minutes! All you need is a spare leather belt and some handy tools.
3. Modern House Number Planter
image via A Beautiful Mess
I love unique house numbers. A Beautiful Mess has a great tutorial for a simply modern house number with a planter. This is one of the DIY room upgrades I’ll use indoors and outdoors as a chic wall planter!
4. Modern Credenza
image via A Beautiful Mess
Can you believe this is one of those DIY room upgrades? I sure can’t. A Beautiful Mess can show you how to turn a simple storage unit into a stylish and detailed credenza.
5. Color Block Shelves
image via I Spy DIY
Sometimes, all you need for one of your DIY room upgrades is a fresh coat of paint. These color block shelves from I Spy DIY can instantly refresh your plain shelves or storage!
6. Geometric Wood Headboard
image via I Spy DIY
This is one of the DIY room upgrades I’ll surely be trying out this weekend. Head over to I Spy DIY to learn how to make this geometric wood headboard that looks like it was made by a pro!
7. Gold Foil Planters
image via Nest Of Posies
Gold and glitter make everything better, including planters. Nest Of Posies has a simple tutorial for gold foil and glitter planters. It’s one of the simplest DIY room upgrades you can do!
8. Floating Nightstand
image via The Merry Thought
Some DIY room upgrades can help you save space, too. The Merry Thought can show you how to make this minimalist floating nightstand that even has a charging dock!
9. Modern Wood Wall Clock
image via brit + co
DIY room upgrades are also a chance to let your creative juices flow. This modern wood clock DIY from brit + co is a fun way to spruce up your plain wall clocks!
10. Shadow Boxes
image via Homey Oh My
If you already have a lot of floating shelves, why not add shadow boxes instead? Homey Oh My has a simple guide to making them.
11. Schoolhouse Ceiling Fan
image via Almost Makes Perfect
When I first saw this, I thought it was store-bought! If you’re feeling extra handy this weekend, check out this DIY ceiling fan from Almost Makes Perfect.
12. Pine Vanity
image via A Pair and A Spare
Another one of those handy DIY room upgrades, this pine vanity from A Pair and A Spare is so chic and stylish! The round mirror really makes a big impact.
Watch this video from Simple Home Art Decor Ideas for more DIY room upgrades:
These DIY room upgrades aren’t just simple, they’re also functional and stylish. I can’t wait to try them all! Which DIY room upgrades are you trying out this weekend? Let me know in the comments below.
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Originally posted on October 5, 2016 @ 12:36 AM
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