Home Decor Tips You Can Steal from Your Grandma
You’ll want to raid your grandmother’s linen closet after reading these Home decorating tips and tricks.
We list some great ideas that can be easily re-created by anyone, whether you’re redecorating a bedroom or revamping the entire home. Read on to see what we mean:
1) Lace Doilies:
Doilies are returning in a big way when it comes to decorating. You can add them anywhere when creating a romantic look for your bedroom or living room! Perfection Guru explains how easy it is to make one you: “The construction of such doily is very simple. It has eight holes (four pairs). Each hole is made by two strings and a knot (the top string goes around the bottom one). The first row of doilies has only one pair, the second – two pairs, etc. The last hole ends with four pairs.”
2) Vintage Sheet:
Bring new life to an old sheet by turning it into curtains or table cloth! You can also use another type of fabric to create your own design. Such as these toilet paper wedding dresses…
3) Washi Tape:
Washi tape is all over Pinterest for crafty decorators who want their rooms to stand out from the crowd. You can mimic this easy-to-do trend yourself using regular office supplies you may already have at home: “The possibilities are endless when you get creative with your washi tape. You can use it to decorate your DIY candle holders, vases, mason jars, notebooks, and even an old lampshade!”
4) Frames:
Frame pictures of family members or other meaningful items to bring personality into any room! Just take down your grandmother’s wedding photo from her bedroom wall. You’ll have a new inspiration for styling the rest of the room in no time.
5) Fabric Boxes:
Large fabric boxes can be used as storage for almost anything. Use them as TV stands or nightstands that blend into any theme: “Add some flair and color by covering each box with printed scrapbook paper.”
6) Ribbon-Backed Photo Frame:
Turn any vintage frame into a scrapbook by adding ribbon as backing. Get the tutorial at A Little Tipsy. Then gather some family photos and re-create this look for yourself!
Here’s how it looks when you make your own fabric boxes…
8) Fabric Drawer Pulls:
Create new drawer pulls out of old jewelry pieces. Use hot-glue to attach them to the inside of your dresser drawers! And don’t worry about the glue being visible, because it will dry clear. Click here to see how great they look on an old chest of drawers. You’ll also love our post with free printable adhesive drawer labels that are perfect for organizing small spaces! Click “NEXT” below to continue…
9) Mason Jars:
You can find mason jars everywhere, not just at the hardware store! Use them as decorative vases in your bedroom or living room. Or paint them different colors and turn them into drinking glasses for a rustic theme. Find out how to make your own ice cream sundae jar here. You’ll also love these 20 creative ways to re-purpose old glass bottles!
10) Burlap:
Burlap fabric is often used in decorating, but you can easily create it on your own! Simply buy some white muslin fabric and dye it using RIT dye. Still not sure about that? Watch this video tutorial from The Artist’s Wife:
11) Lamp Shade:
So many people overlook a worn-out lampshade, but it can be a great source of decorating inspiration. You can paint or dye it to match your room, or simply re-cover using the fabric of your choice! Make sure you use the same size as your lamp’s original shade, though. Hanging pictures on walls is an easy way to improve any room…
12) Tin Pails:
Turn old tin pails into vases for flowers or candles! “You only need some spray paint and glitter glue to give them a whole new look.” – Shanty 2 Chic
13) Lighting Fixture:
Fix up an outdated lighting fixture by the hardware yourself! All you need is a new shade and some spray paint. Click here for full instructions from Home talk.
14) Shopping Bag:
You can make your own shopping bag out of old fabric scraps! “Anyone who’s ever gone to the grocery store knows how many bags they accumulate in their lifetime, so why not create something useful out of them?”
15) Curtains:
Want better-looking curtains than you could ever buy at home decor stores? Here is an easy solution…
“Accordion folds ruffles in the front and glue the back centers together to hang.” – Design Mom and if you want something that looks more like this, just add curtain rods! Then, get with your window treatments by choosing some gorgeous curtains that can add a touch of color or pattern to any room.
Conclusion:
Looking for cool Home decorating ideas can be overwhelming, but don’t worry! Just pick a few of these really easy DIY projects to try. Whether you’re looking to revamp your bedroom or simply give new life to old items that you already have, we hope this post has given you some great inspiration.