DIY Decorating Ideas: Thrifty Thursday #1

DIY Decorating Ideas. I know this says Thrifty Thursday and today isn’t Thursday. This post was meant to run yesterday. But life got in the way…it has a habit of doing that when I least expect it. I just step over it, try not to get any on my shoes, and then get on with things. Now onto the post…If you know me, you know I love finding great bargains and working on DIY projects. They often go hand-in-hand. When it comes to decorating a home, I believe that style can be fabulous and affordable. All it takes is a little inspiration and some elbow grease. (Okay, sometimes it’s a lot of elbow grease.) I found some very creative DIY decorating ideas. I was excited about sharing them with you and couldn’t wait until next week, so here they are!

DIY Decorating Ideas

1. This fabulous desk was made out of an outdated old dresser from the 70s. You really need to check out the “before”. It’s amazing what you can do with a jigsaw! Dresser to Desk Tutorial

DIY Decorating Ideas: This fabulous desk was made out of an outdated old dresser from the 70s. You really need to check out the "before". It's amazing what you can do with a jigsaw! Dresser to Desk Tutorial

Thrifty and Chic

2. These may look like old “books”, but they actually conceal a functional storage box. Hidden Storage Books Tutorial

DIY Decorating Ideas: These may look like old "books", but they actually conceal a functional storage box. Hidden Storage Books Tutorial

Sewing Barefoot

3. Pallets are inexpensive and extremely versatile. In this powder room, they’ve been used to accent a wall. It added so much style and interest to the room. Pallet Wall Tutorial

DIY Decorating Ideas: Pallets are inexpensive and extremely versatile. In this powder room, they've been used to accent a wall. It added so much style and interest to the room. Pallet Wall Tutorial

Mandy Jean Chic

4. Update your cabinet hardware for very little money by wrapping them in twine or rope. This project was inspired by knobs from Anthropologie and was done for considerably less. Cabinet Hardware Makeover Tutorial

DIY Decorating Ideas: Update your cabinet hardware for very little money by wrapping them in twine or rope. This project was inspired by knobs from Anthropologie and was done for considerably less. Cabinet Hardware Makeover Tutorial

House Revivals

5. When decorating a room, art can be one of the more costly elements. To save money, make your own. This colorful wall of abstract art was done with watercolors and ten dollar Ikea frames. And you don’t need to be an artist to create these fun pictures. Water Color Abstract Art Tutorial

DIY Decorating Ideas: When decorating a room, art can be one of the more costly elements. To save money, make your own. This colorful wall of abstract art was done with water colors and ten dollar Ikea frames. And you don't need to be an artist to create these fun pictures. Watercolor Abstract Art Tutorial

Mrs. Polly Rogers

Which one of these ideas do you like the most? Do you have any DIY decorating ideas you’d like to share?

Peggy

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Interior decorator, professional organizer, DIYer, blog writer, author of The Moving Handbook
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7 Responses to DIY Decorating Ideas: Thrifty Thursday #1

  1. melanie says:

    Yes, life does have a habit of keeping us from doing what we want and need to do!
    Glad that you didn’t wait becuase I love all of these ideas!!! You always show the BEST ideas and porvide lots of inspiration. Really love that Watercolor Abstract Art!!!

  2. Mandy Jean says:

    Thanks so much for adding my bathroom pallet wall!

  3. Hi Peggy!
    Thanks so much for including my Abstract Art Tutorial! You’re so sweet!
    Polly

    • Peggy Pardo says:

      You’re welcome, Polly! It’s a great project. I’ve linked it directly to the post page!

    • Peggy Pardo says:

      You’re welcome, Polly! It’s a great project. When someone follows the tutorial link, they’ll be taken directly to the post page and all the fabulous details on how to create these for their home! :)

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