Designer exclusive things do not have to be purchased in a store for a lot of money - they can be made with your own hands using the available tools at hand. We bring to your attention 21 ideas for creating a budget interior decor.
Wicker rug
If you have a large number of colored shreds, do not rush to throw them away - they will make a beautiful country-style rug. To do this, scraps of fabric are cut into identical strips and woven into a rug. The weaving technique can be viewed on the Internet, it is quite simple.
Charging station
Sockets and wires sticking out of them for charging phones do not look aesthetically pleasing. We propose to make a shelf-holder, which is hung or placed near the outlet. It can be made from small wooden boxes in which you need to drill holes for wires.
Paper Lanterns
An ugly old shade will help decorate an original folded paper lantern. To do this, you can take brown craft paper with various inscriptions. It must be used with LED energy-saving lamps with a minimum heating temperature.
Frames with photos and paintings
Beautifully arranged frames will help to decorate the empty wall above the sofa, where you can insert family photos or reproductions of your favorite paintings, printed on a color printer.
Natural flavor
A hand-made fragrance will help to fill the house with a pleasant aroma. Add some chopped citrus fruits, a cinnamon stick or a few drops of essential oil to a pot of water. All this is put on a slow fire, and after a few minutes your home is filled with a unique aroma.
About, how to make a simple flavor we wrote in a separate article. Be sure to read!
Miniature greenhouse
For the greenery sprouting on the windowsill, you can make an original greenhouse stand. It is made from old window vents, which could have remained after replacing the frames, but it is best to take large photo frames with glass and use hot glue to connect them together, leaving one sash opening for harvesting greenery.
Local map
The terrain map with a wooden frame looks very impressive. The frame can be made independently from thin strips or polyurethane ceiling plinth, which can be painted in any color.
Plates on the wall
Many travelers bring decorative plates from their trips that collect dust on the shelves. We offer to give them a second life and place them on the wall. Dyed or preserved in their natural form, low wicker stands for bread will help to dilute them.
Swing bed
A hanging swing bed can be made from old wooden pallets. To do this, the pallets must be reinforced with additional corners, stained from rot and mold and hung on a thick rope or chain. You can choose a solid tree as a support, but it is best to prepare a special platform with a cemented frame.
Glass candlesticks
Old jars or glass glasses can make great candlesticks. The outer side of the containers can be decorated with patterns using acrylic paints and glitter. Glass can be tinted with food dyes, which are used to paint the inner walls of the container, after which it is dried in the oven. The main thing here is to put the jar in a cold oven and avoid contact with metal. Small candles are placed inside the finished product.
Striped arches
If in your house doorways are made in the form of arches, do not rush to purchase wooden lining on them. The space of the arch can be decorated with colored stripes. They can be painted with paint if the surface allows it. Can be cut from plain wallpaper or adhesive foil.
Plant decor
If flowers grow on your windowsill, we suggest signing their names on wooden pegs planed from one end. You can use a special scorch pen or marker to create inscriptions, and they will fit seamlessly into any composition.
Cart table
Garden carts often lose wheels and cannot be repaired. We offer to make an original coffee table out of an old cart. To do this, the iron frame should be painted in the desired color, and for the table top, you can take either tempered glass or planks, previously sanded and processed.
Hanging step
From an old light ladder with thin beams, you will get an original hanging shelf. The ladder is pre-painted in the desired color and in a horizontal position is attached to the ceiling with a thick cord or chain at arm's length. Hooks can be attached to the ladder to hold kitchen utensils or tools.
Paper walls
If you have a small cabinet or shelf without a back wall, we suggest decorating the space behind them with bright paper. If there is a lot of wrapping left over, you can use it. Or take colorful wallpaper that will fit into the interior.
Hanging shelves from saw cuts
When cutting trees, you can cut neat circles, divide them in two and attach them to the wall using the corners-holders. Decorative figurines and other souvenirs will look great on these shelves.
Router book
An old book, if stripped of its guts, can become a camouflage tool for a Wi-Fi router. It is necessary to pick up an unnecessary book of the required size, carefully cut the sheets so that one cover remains. Instead, there will be a router, and a fake book will perfectly fit into any interior.
Wooden shelf
Take your time to get rid of old wooden boxes. If you paint them and additionally sand them, and then connect them with side walls, you get an excellent version of a shelf cabinet in a children's room. For reliability, it is better to attach the structure to the wall.
Sofa from old doors
Old wooden doors that you replace with modern ones can be a great material for building a comfortable sofa. The frame of the future sofa is made from thick bars, with the help of corners and a screwdriver, the seat and back are attached, which will require additional support. The balusters will make the original armrests.
Wall hanger decor
Wall hooks will decorate fancy designs or lettering made with thick wire and pliers. The resulting composition is attached to the wall. You can take colored wire or decorate the usual one with bright twine and glue.
Bottle cat
From old plastic bottles, you can make a beautiful pots in the form of a cat. The bottle should be cut at the height you need, carefully cutting out a couple of cat ears on one side. The surface is painted with white acrylic paint, eyes and antennae are drawn, it turns out a cute cat.
