The Best DIY Decor Ideas to Add Personality to Your Home

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What makes a home feel truly cozy isn't usually the square footage or . It's the personal touches. That's why we've collected dozens of the best DIY decor ideas to infuse your home with personality. These ideas prove that you don't need a full redesign to transform a space. For instance, putting up a or adding a to a piece of furniture can make a room feel brand new.

Most of these projects don't take too much time to complete, and many of them rely on you probably already have. Keep reading to see our favorite DIY decor ideas that add a unique flair to any home.

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Live Edge Shelf

Jenni Yolo

With a simple shelf, turn an unused corner into a breakfast bar — this one is made with live-edge wood and a DIY floating shelf kit. "The extra surface adds more eating space to the kitchen without feeling cramped,” says Jenni Yolo of I Spy DIY, who designed the space and installed the shelf.

2

Painted Headboard

Sara Ligorria-Tramp. Design by Julie Rose

Consider a renter-friendly way to create visual impact in the bedroom, such as a wall-to-wall painted headboard. Here, a thin black line ¼" thick separates two wall colors: a cheerful green (Farrow & Ball’s ) and creamy white. "Since my bedroom was on the smaller side with a standard ceiling height, painting 1/3 of the way up helps trick the eye to make the space feel bigger," says designer Julie Rose.

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Cubby Cabinet

Ananda Yankellow

With nine spacious cubbies, this sleek case inspired by vintage apothecary cabinets provides storage space for everything from seasonal treasures to school and office supplies. You'll only need a few things — about $15 worth of supplies — to recreate the look.

4

Floral Candlesticks

Mike Garten

Turn average taper candles into unique home decor, ideal if you're planning to host a dinner party. Apply alcohol to wipe any dust and debris from the candlesticks, then use paint markers or acrylic paint to add floral designs of your choosing. Our advice? Decorate one side at a time to avoid smudging your work.

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Banquette Backrest

Lindsay Salazar Photography

Cozy up a neutral corner by adding backrests to a seating area. Here, designer suspended cushions from brass metal drapery rods — a relatively simple project, since most curtain rods are adjustable.

6

Teak Wall Tiles

Mackenzie Merrill Photography

You don’t have to renovate to transform your bathroom into a zen-like escape. Not only does Amy Leferink of add a bench and eucalyptus inside the shower, she applies teak panels to the wall using tile adhesive then adds hooks to hang fluffy towels.

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Egg Carton Flowers

Mike Garten

Spruce up your space with an , like these pretty flowers made from old egg cartons. No worries if you're not an expert crafter — these instructions are easy to follow. Start by gathering your supplies, which include natural egg cartons. , and .

8

DIY Wood Plant Stand

Alice and Lois

From snake plants to ZZ plants, this raised plant stand is a great way to showcase your favorite . According to these bloggers, this woodworking project only takes 45 minutes!

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Colorful Glassware

Most Lovely Things

Colored glasses are everywhere right now — in the form of wine glasses, drinking glasses, bud vases and decorative items. Did you know it was possible to turn old clear jars into colorful glassware to give them a charming vintage look?

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Hanging Photo Collage

Emmy Gaines

Enjoy the liberty of rotating photos regularly with a DIY collage made with a two-by-four, nails, string and clothespins. For added style, photographer Lumalia Armstrong of suggests paining or staining the wood.

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Hand-Painted Floors

Bret Gum

Give your house a truly customized feel by painting a checkerboard design onto hardwood floors. "Hand-painted floors have a fresh, bespoke farmhouse feeling for today's interiors," says interior designer .

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Striped Bathroom Wall

Cate Black

To create this adorable striped bathroom for her daughter, designer used 1-inch-thick painters' tape to add the white lines, then caulked around it to prevent bleeding.

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Hanging Bows

Cameron Reynolds. Marie Cloud of Indigo Pruitt Design Studio

Tackle mess in every room while elevating your home style with simple DIY projects. Here, designer Marie Cloud of uses tension rods and curtain rings to hang bows and declutter her daughter's dresser top.

14

Straw Hat Display

Lauren Taylor

Let a stylish straw hat collection double as decor for a warm-weather entryway upgrade. To create this overlapping wall arrangement, designer simply used Command hooks — which also means the hats are easy to grab as you head out.

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Gilded Candle Holders

Mike Garten

Breathe new life into old or thrifted glass jars by turning them into elegant candle holders. Simply apply gold leaf sheets around the base after lightly brushing the area with adhesive. You can keep adding sheets until you love the look.

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No-Sew Window Seat Cushion

Domestically Blissful

Rather than breaking out the needle and thread, this blogger wraps a window seat cushion with fabric (she uses an old curtain panel). She wraps it just as you would a present and fabric velcro holds everything together!

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DIY Wallpaper

Niña Williams Blog

Use a kitchen sponge and a little paint to transform a plain white wall. Just dip the straight edge of the sponge into paint, then press it against the wall. Here, bloggers and group the lines in threes, using a level to ensure straightness.

18

Reclaimed Space

Doug Petersen

Use pages of your favorite book to add a touch of whimsy to any space. This alcove in a modern farmhouse also features a Dr. Seuss quote, cut out of vinyl, up the stairs. "It invites you to give yourself over to the world of imagination found in a good book," says designer Emily Clark of .

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Frame-Filled Accent Wall

A Beautiful Mess

Create a statement accent wall by hanging frames of different shapes and sizes, then cover everything with a fresh coat of paint — preferably something bold. Tip: keep it affordable by gathering your frames from antique and thrift stores.

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Ladder Clothing Rack

David Tsay

Put your wardrobe on display by turning two ladders into a chic clothing rack. You'll also need two wooden planks for the shoe platforms, as well as a wooden rod for the top.

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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) leads Good Housekeeping’s gift guide strategy. She writes and edits commerce content, where she analyzes lifestyle trends, shopping data, and works closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute to recommend top-tested products. Previously, she was the associate lifestyle editor for GH and wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, BobVila.com, and Unique Homes Magazine. When she’s not tracking down buzzy products, you can find her walking her dog, Skye, around Jersey City.

Home Design Director

Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2026, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."

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