Have you recently moved into a new place and need to find a way to decorate on a budget? Maybe you’ve been in the same place for a while now and it’s in need of a little sprucing up, but you don’t necessarily want to spend a fortune on décor. Rather than spend hundreds and even thousands on artwork and décor pieces for your home, why not create your own artwork and pieces for a fraction of the price? Not only will you save money, but you’ll be able to create exactly the kind of piece you’re looking for in the right size and color.
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Here is a look at some great craft projects that will act as home décor.
Create Unique and Luxurious Lampshades
Lamps are a staple item in most peoples’ homes, but they tend to be rather basic in the looks department. This is where your creative juices can start flowing as you can add all kinds of incredible embellishments to a standard lamp shade. You can go ahead and add a ribbon or corded trim to the base, hang beads or jewels, or even glue fabric flowers to the lamp shade to create something dramatic and romantic.
If you’re looking for supplies to use, the Raaaft website is filled with crafting essentials, inspiration, and tips.
Create Your Own Wall Art
Nothing makes an impact in a room quite like wall art, but at the same time artwork can be extremely expensive. Creating your own wall art gives you the freedom to make something as big or small as you like, plus you can choose the color scheme that works with your décor. While it can seem intimidating to look at a blank canvas when you aren’t a professional artist, remember artwork isn’t about trying to make something look “perfect”, it’s about expressing yourself.
Create a Photo Wall
If you just don’t feel like you’ve got it in you to paint, then you can opt for a photo wall instead. Flip through family photos, special moments, and candid shots and pick out the ones that really speak to you. You can then have enlargements made, and you can frame them all yourself to save money.
In order to create interest with your photo wall, make a variety of differently sized enlargements and pick different frames. This will make it feel more eclectic and organic.
Make Your Own Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are a great way to add a pop of color or texture to a room, but again these can be pretty expensive if you want to go out and buy a bunch. Instead, you can make your own throw pillows. You can recover existing pillows you already have, or purchase inexpensive ones that you will then cover with the fabric of your choosing.
You can sew the covers by hand of course, but if you’ve got a sewing machine it will definitely speed up this task.
A Luxe Looking Design on a Budget
By creating your own décor pieces, you’ll be able to create that luxurious vibe while sticking to a strict budget.