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There are those who believe that decorating an environment requires great expenses, when, in fact, all it takes is a little time and a willingness to get down to business.
With a little creativity, it is possible to lovingly customize the decoration of any environment, regardless of the chosen style. Some materials are even easy to find at a very low cost, or even just lying around unused in some corner of the house. This is also a great way to reuse retired objects or recycle something with good taste!
And if you have the knife and the cheese in your hand, but have no idea what to do with the material, just remember that the internet is there to be explored and make our lives easier, full of incredible tutorials and projects that you would never imagine possible to do. The amount of possibilities that exist to give that revamp in the room in a practical and economical way is immeasurable, forsignal.
Below we have listed 40 creative decorating ideas that you can do at home, and that are easy, practical, and very beautiful. To watch the tutorials, just click on the caption or on each image :
1. small decorations for the room
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make some decorative items, such as a picture frame with a clothes line, a candle holder with glass packaging, bottles painted in pastel shades, and a cup holder made with ice cream sticks.
2. reusing magazines, cans, and canning jars
You don't need to spend a lot of money to make a decorative object - just reuse some unused or recyclable materials to turn a possible waste into a great use. And in this tutorial you will learn how to make an arrangement with a tin can, a cache made with brooches, an organizer with magazine leaves, and a glass storage jar.
3. organizing baskets
Instead of spending a lot of money in decoration stores buying tiny baskets for exorbitant prices, make your own basket with a cardboard box, a stylish pillowcase with a nice pattern, and covered with sisal or painted crystal hose.
4. learn how to make a terrarium, a vase, a tray, a lampshade and a glass ornament
Five amazing decorative objects in a single tutorial, super easy to make and that will certainly make your living room or bedroom even more charming. You will need simple and inexpensive materials such as glass, paint, glue, and a few other tools.
5. glitter lamp made from a balloon
This super cute light fixture was made from a jar of candies, which painted white and with some colorful touches, looked like a big cupcake. Its interior was filled with a mixture of glycerin, water, and glitter, and the LED light used in the project was attached to the lid of the balloon with strong double-sided tape.
6. crystal chandelier
It doesn't look like it, but this chandelier was made with an MDF top, you know? And with some hooks you will fix the string of crystal stones on its base and to give it a final finish, just paint it the chosen color, preferably silver, to give an even more realistic effect to the piece.
7. decorating the bathroom with an organizer niche
Learn how to make a niche organizer using ice cream sticks to make your bathroom more personalized, and how to make a toilet paper holder out of the same material.
8. firefly lamp
Do you know those neon bracelets we get at weddings and debutante parties? They can be very useful in your firefly lamp, and for this you will need a glass with a lid and white glitter.
9. necklace holders, tumblr diamond, clutches and fake picture frames
Have you ever thought about making your necklaces more organized, without being crammed inside a little box, and giving your plant a different look? You will only need a hanger for the first option, and barbecue sticks for the second. As a bonus, you will also learn how to make a decorated glass stemware holder and a fake frame for your wall poster.
10. making the kitchen more organized
Create spice racks, an organizer, a message board, and a coaster with materials found at a $1.99 store or stationery store, such as glass jars, cork, and aluminum mugs.
11. materials that don't even look recycled
If you have a cool T-shirt that you can't use at all, turn it into a cupholder using only pieces of cork and a piece of paper towel.fabric paint pen.
12. Tumblr Decoration
The decoration inspired by those famous rooms published on Tumblr sites are very much in evidence, and in this tutorial you will learn how to decorate a wall using only electrical tape, a glass bookcase made with cardboard tubes and glass meat boards, a wall flag and a lampshade made of fabric, all in this famous style.
13. minimalist clock and calendar
You don't need to get rid of that wall clock that has nothing to do with your home decor. Reuse the hands and the case of the mechanism to create a new and modern piece, with a piece of MDF and cardboard. To go with it, also make a calendar with an MDF box and some stationery materials. It's super simple and the final result is amazing!
14. frameless pictures, jewelry holders, and personalized pillows
A tutorial for those looking for Scandinavian references for decorating a bedroom or home office. The frameless picture is made only with iron hangers, the jewelry box with barbecue sticks and an ordinary base, and the pillows with a plain pillowcase and fabric paint.
15. decorating with clipboards
Another very cheap way to use pictures without having to invest in frames is to reuse clipboards from offices. In this video, you will also learn how to decorate the piece using paint, contact and ribbons. Three very practical and quick to do options.
16. Adnet Mirror
The most desired mirror of the moment can be made by you with some super cheap materials. The tutorial is also very simple: it requires more time than skill.
See_also: 30 bathrooms with sculpted tubs that you will fall in love with17. repainting the wall with adhesive paper
Give your wall a new look by gluing polka dots made of randomly sized contact paper. In this quick video, you will find inspiration for arranging the polka dots in a fun way.
18. papier-mâché Adam's rib
Wire, glue, ribbon, and cardboard - these are the materials needed to make an Adam's Rib foliage for your home.
19. decorating with contact
Watch two super fun ways to decorate a wall using colored contact. The models shown in the video are a customization inspired by the game PAC MAN, and another imitating the SMPTE color bars, the famous off-air television stripes.
20. making your own headboard
It is hard to find good and cheap headboards these days, isn't it? But what if you made one for your room, your way and with cheaper resources than a ready-made model?
21. photo wand with blinkers and other cute ideas
See how easy it is to give a new face to the room using only small ideas and decoration references, using materials such as flashing lights, photos, MDF frames, knobs, among other gadgets. Having dull white walls is now a thing of the past.
See_also: Bring the exotic beauty of the cymbidium orchid into your home22. toilet articles
Give the bathroom a makeover by creating simple items for the bathroom that make all the difference. You can make a creative towel rack, storage jars, a glass vase, and a hook without spending too much.
23. a stylish key holder
If man could make a fire with just two sticks, why can't you make a key holder out of wood and cold porcelain? The result of this tutorial is a very modern and minimalist piece to make the entrance of your house even more beautiful!
24. sideboard with reused wood
Have you ever thought of making the furniture of your dreams with your own hands? Don't even think that this is an impossible or overpriced task, because the main material of this piece is reused wood.
25. a modern ladder bookcase
This project can be used in many different environments in your home, so take advantage of the versatility of the piece and get to work! The materials are found at building supply stores for a much cheaper price than a ready-made bookcase.
26. corner table
Another option with features very similar to the previous tutorial, but this time to add color and beauty to that special corner of the room.
27. indian hut
The kids will love the result of this little project made only with pipe, fabric, and rope. The hut also serves as a den for your pet.
28. how to turn a trellis shelf into a beautiful decorative piece
The famous trellis shelf is often used in offices as an organizer, and believe me, in your home it will also have a beautiful face! Besides giving an industrial look to your decoration, with the help of books and some special items, it will be much more than a dull and cheap shelf.
29. mirror decorated with costume jewelry
A very elegant way to give that dull mirror a facelift with some retired costume jewelry from your drawer, and a piece of cork.
30. making your own rug
That cheap rug can be personalized in a very simple and quick way. You only need to make E.V.A. stamps and black paint to give another face to your neutral piece. This feature can also be used on pillows and towels.
31. decorating with clay
The pieces in this video are decorative plates, candle holders, and a feather mobile.
32. + comics (because you can never have too many of them)
The paintings in your house are the main responsible for bringing personality to your decoration, isn't it? And here is one more inspiration for those who enjoy geometric figures and minimalist decoration.
33. polaroid imitation photo wall
You don't need a specific camera to make several stylish photos for your custom wall. Just use an online editor and some creativity to transform that dull wall into a space that literally looks like you.
34. terrarium made with a lamp
Terrariums with cacti and succulents are very much in evidence and this idea was executed with ordinary light bulbs, ideal for hanging them in some corner of the house, or leaving them exposed in a safe place.
35. creating objects with toy animals
Those animal toys made of plastic or rubber can have countless uses that you can't even imagine! In this video some pieces were easily made, such as a tray, a cache pot, a toothbrush holder, a jewelry organizer, a door weight, and a trinket holder.
36. luminous letter exchange
You can have one of these (minimized in size, of course) in your home using just feather paper, tracing paper, acetate, and LED tape or flashing lights.
37. luminous poster
Still in a movie mood and using materials similar to the previous tutorial, you can make a retro poster light for your TV room.
38. Friends Frame
One of the world's most desired decorative objects can be a bit pricey when purchased from online stores across the internet, but why spend when you can make it? This model in the video was made with cold porcelain clay and paint.
39. natural flavorings
A very nice decorative object, and even better when it can be made very cheaply and very simply, isn't it? Dried fruits, spices, and special aromas are the most important materials to make this material.
40. chevron rug
Nobody ever imagined making a huge rug for their bedroom or living room, did they? But this tutorial shows how easy it is to make a very modern and stylish piece, spending 1/3 of the price of a store-bought one.
It is impossible not to feel motivated after watching so many inspiring tutorials like these.