The first few months of a year are so fresh with possibility. You’re skipping the cocktails, eating the salads, organizing your closet, redecorating, everything is possible. Take advantage of that beginning of the year momentum to give your space a little refresh. No need to add a new sofa to your shopping cart – you can start small. Change the artwork in your workspace, blend an uplifting essential oil room spray or switch the rugs from two different rooms. Or, if you’re in need of more inspiration, these simple DIYs are a great beginning. Scented candles, small sewing projects, flower arrangements – all make a difference in the look and feel of your space, without taking too much time and money.
11 Simple DIYs for the Home
Scroll down for some of our favorite easy, affordable projects you can make to give your home a quick refresh.
1. DIY Beeswax Candles
A craft so simple, even kids can do it. But paired with stylish candle holders, they will elevate your space in a Scandinavian minimalism kind of way.
2. DIY Hanging Leather Planter
Using faux leather scraps and some rope, these simple DIY hanging planters create new space in your home, where you least expected it.
3. Ikebana Flower Arrangement
Fresh flowers are always a good idea – there’s a reason interior decorators always finish their work with some! Dip your toes into the art of ikebana for a minimalist, beautiful flower arrangement. Here are more modern flower arrangements you can try.
4. Lavender Linen Spray
This spray literally refreshes your space – spritz some on your bed linens and the entire bedroom with smell clean and calming like lavender.
5. Pink Mason Jar Candles
If you haven’t many that many candles before (or even none), you can start with this simple DIY project. You get to upcycle any and all glass jars and you can even use leftover wax from other candles.
6. Essential Oil Air Freshener
Naturally scent your space and absorb unpleasant odors with these essential oil gel air fresheners. Again, you get to use some of the mason jars you’ve been hoarding 😉
7. Asymmetrical Eucalyptus Wreath
Greens work like a charm when it comes to refreshing a space. Use eucalyptus branches to create an irregular-shaped, call-it-modern piece for your front door or an empty wall.
8. Upcycled Cloth Napkins
Want something new on the table, but not new-new? Upcycle old fabric into stylish cloth napkins for a chic look. You can even dye them if you don’t like the color!
9. Easy Reed Diffuser
You won’t believe how easy it is to make a reed diffuser, even with foraged twigs! We love a DIY project that’s basically free.
10. DIY Smudge Sticks
Too many herbs in your shopping basket? You can easily use the likes of rosemary, sage, eucalyptus or lavender to make your own smudge sticks that purify the air in the home.
11. Essential Oil Fragrance Stones
For a fresh scent and a stylish look, add a few DIY fragrance stones to a bowl and drop your favorite essential oil blend over them once the scent starts to fade.
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