DIY Decor & Accessory Home Projects

Even after you’ve taken out all the goodies, those single-season Advent calendars still have some life left in them.

Make your basic tree look like it belongs in a department store window.

Whether your style is minimalist or maximalist, Scandi or glam, there's an idea here for you.

You can sneak wine storage into some pretty tiny spaces with these clever DIYs.

From classic to modern, we’ve got you covered!

Deck all the halls!

The furniture flipper behind this project swears by four steps: preparation, priming, painting, and protecting.

It takes just minutes to create.

Don’t skip this step.

This will be one of our broadest Weekend Projects yet (and therefore will require a little brainstorming on your part before you can start) but it’s an important idea to tackle. Not only is this type of project fun (and the perfect thing to do on a particularly hot or rainy summer day), you can (perhaps most importantly) save money — for summer plans or things you want to add to home.

We love to write about clever, multitasking furniture designs for small spaces, but the downside to a lot of these pieces is that they come with hefty price tags. If, like a lot of people, you’re living in a small space and have a similarly small budget, the good news is that there are a lot of DIYs out there for hardworking, flexible furniture that you can make yourself. Here are 11 of our favorites. Above, a custom table created for this tiny beach house seen at VT Wonen.

You don't need a working fireplace to make the most of this cozy DIY decor.

Learn this DIY and never light another store-bought candle again.

Stand out from the crowd with one of these easy DIYs.

These dog beds are stylish enough to keep anywhere in your home.

These wreaths are the perfect way to welcome fall guests to your home.

This DIY was totally beginner-friendly.

“This is SO creative, clever, and the best mushroom lamp shape I’ve ever seen.”

Does your bed need an upgrade? Find your next DIY project here.

The result is a beautiful mosaic of blues, greens, browns, and whites.

You’ll want to make your entire home a hall of mirrors after seeing this DIY project.

Get ready for blood- and slime-inspired shelves.

Keep your keepsakes out of the shoebox and enjoy them every day.

“Why are the simplest of designs also the most brilliant?”

Free up floor space with this easy DIY upgrade.

If you’ve been dreaming of DIYing projects at home but aren’t sure where to start, this is for you.

If you ever made a beaded keychain shaped like a lizard, this pool float is for you.

I’m an Apartment Therapy editor, and here’s the (free!) way I source my fave home decor — even without a link.

You won’t have to struggle with holding up the light.

These simple ideas will help you transform your home for fall.

She also added moldings to the ceiling for wow factor.

It has everything I need as a renter.

They look boo-tiful.

It’s so satisfying to watch.

Although this can be found in old homes, it might be time to modernize it.

“The transformation is undeniable.”

You’ll be surprised at the stylish result.

If you feel like hiring pros is especially hard right now, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to navigate the shortage.

One TikToker is making the case for transforming your IKEA BILLY bookcase into something a little more whimsical.

If you’re going to put the time into a redo, make sure you do it right.

Yes, it can be done! Here’s how.

They might be no-paint, but they’re still full-color.

It looks so unique.

Just like that, the popcorn ceiling is completely gone.

It’s whimsical and budget-friendly, too!

Bright colors and brilliant, space-saving DIYs? Yes, please.

It’s amazing what you can do with paint and trim.

“I love creating designs that are out of the box.”

IKEA isn’t the only source for hackable furniture pieces.

You’ll be making your space bug-free along with adding ambiance.

This DIYer’s home is filled with tons of paint projects, large and small. Here’s the tool she says was essential for pulling them off.

Milk crates, but make it grown-up.

Her most recent room do-over features a fun alternative to plain paint or busy wallpaper.

Move over, Swedish meatballs.

Feeling comfortable using your drill to install shelves at home? This DIY isn’t too much harder, and you don’t even need any additional power tools.

Only the best for the goodest good boys and girls.

All of the supplies you’ll need are super easy to find, too.

It’s the purr-fect upcycle.

It’s like how people in movies hide their safes, but honestly so much more practical.

She depends on these tools to get her hundreds of home repair jobs done, from hanging artwork to sawing wood to doing minor plumbing repairs.

You'll find quick fixes, plus how to know when you need to call a pro.

As it turns out, play kitchens aren’t only for kids.

Give your memories the oversized treatment.

Read how TikToker Kendall Nicole transformed a thrifted dollhouse into an imaginative bookcase, using a few simple materials.

This is the must-know intel from a DIYer who’s mastered the art of peel-and-stick.

Nothing says wow quite like an accent wall, and this one has a twist.

It’s been called the “best Costco find for any DIYer,” and it’s also available at Home Depot and Amazon.

This project might sound intimidating, but it’s actually pretty forgiving and great for beginners.

It’s surprisingly beginner-friendly.

According to real estate pros.

It can make your lighting at least three times as bright.

You’re going to want all three.