Updating your space doesn’t have to cost a bundle with easy (and cheap) DIY home decor projects.

Have a yearning to make some changes to your home decor, but don’t necessarily have the budget for big changes? Don’t get down, get busy. By undertaking some cheap and easy DIY home decor projects, you can make little changes that can have a big impact. And it’s totally possible for $25 or less per project.

To get you started, check out this sexy, simple, and super fun list of easy DIY home decor projects that can be completed on the cheap and in an afternoon or less.

Easy DIY Home Decor Projects Under $25

1. Wood Storage Boxes

Turn wooden storage crates into easy shadow box shelves to store your collectibles and knickknacks. Spray paint them with metallic paint for a super glam effect.

2. Embroidery Hoop Bulletin/Fabric Boards

Have embroidery hoops from abandoned embroidery projects from the past? Add fabric or cork to make useful bulletin boards. Group a cluster for a playful and practical project.

3. Spray Paint Lampshades

One easy way to update outdated or faded lampshades is to spray paint them. Use painters tape to create cool shapes or designs.

4. Lattice Wall Art

Looking to add some inexpensive wall art? Latticework, available at most home improvement stores, can be painted up and turned into cool geometric wall art.

5. Crown Moulding Drawer Front

Add a little pizzazz to plain drawer fronts with decorative crown moulding elements. One dramatic look is to paint your drawer fronts with milk paint and paint the crown moulding pieces in a contrasting color.

6. Painted Rug

Have a plain rug just calling out to be brought back to life? Use RIT dye and a foam brush to add designs like polka dots, chevrons, or others.

7. Painted Vase Grouping

By the same token, use glass markers to add designs to plain glass vases or other vessels. Add a grouping to a mantle or table as a centerpiece.

8. Decoupaged Window Blinds

One clever trick to update window blinds is to use Modge Podge to decoupage old maps, scrapbooking papers, wrapping paper and more on the blinds.

9. Lace Cornstarch Windows

An old trick to create decorative privacy windows is to use cornstarch paste to affix pieces of lace to window panes. Here is a handy tutorial for the lowdown.

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Looking to add some thrift store chic to your home? Consider these clever DIY home decor project ideas to repurpose vintage finds.

You know the saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” and that couldn’t be more true for those of us who like to scour thrift stores, estate sales, yard sales, vintage stores and the like looking for great items that can be brought back to life or repurposed.

Those in the know understand that repurposing thrift finds has its benefits: it can be a more affordable way to decorate your home; it can be a greener alternative than purchasing new; it allows you to show off your creativity and be hands on; and it’s a great way to add truly unique decor to your home. It’s pretty much one of the hottest trends in home decor right now.  Don’t believe me? All you have to do is open up any home decor mag or read those home decor blogs and you will see that repurposing DIY home decor projects are all the rage.

Maybe these repurposing project ideas will offer some inspiration for you to get your DIY on.

1. Trunk Coffee Table – Create a coffee table from a vintage steamer trunk with just a coat of paint and some legs from a vintage stool or even ones you can buy from IKEA.
2. Suitcase Pet Bed – This project is practical as well as creative. It’s pretty simple too, just use an old suitcase and a pillow to make a more presentable dog or cat bed.
3. Repurposed Bar Cart – This is one DIY home decor project I can really get behind. Simply paint an old changing table to transform it into a fantastic and practical bar or beverage cart. A great place to find changing tables is at family yard sales.
4. Basket Side Table – Baskets are ubiquitous at thrift stores, estate sales, etc. If you come across one that features an intact lid, consider turning it into a side table.
5. Church Pew Headboard – If you are lucky enough to come across church pews in your vintage travels, there are plenty of practical ways to use them in your home. One idea for a DIY home decor project is to repurpose a pew into a useful headboard.

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