DIY Home Accents

Fill your home with pretty handmade accents. Use these easy step-by-step instructions to make your own home accessories.

  • Share


More DIY Ideas For You
stripe walls
Two-Day Projects

Give your home a mini-makeover this weekend!

wooden bookcase with pull-down cover
Bookcase Redos

Transform a boring bookcase into a storage and style masterpiece.

Everything in DIY Home Accents Home Accents
  • Update Thrift Store Glassware with Paint

    Take those glass flea market finds and create pieces perfect for entertaining. Make a do-it-yourself cake stand, etched flower vases, a...

  • DIY Desk Zoo Download

    Download a template for your own version of our desk zoo organization system.

  • Storage-Packed Bedroom From Scratch

    Tidy sleeping quarters needn't be just a dream. Flea market finds boost the stash and style factors in this breezy blue bedroom.

  • Thrifted Furniture Makeovers

  • Nature Crafts for Your Winter Table

    Peruse the woods on a snowy evening for inspiration -- and material -- for this pretty dinner-party tablescape in dreamy winter whites.

  • How To: Silhouette Accents for the Home

    Get your spaces into shape with fearless room updates and silhouette-inspired DIY projects that revive a classic art.

  • Repurposed Container Pendant Lights

    Light up your living space with pendant lamps that shine with personality. Made from upcycled, inexpensive materials, these affordable ...

  • How To: Repurposed Ruler Starburst Mirror

    Pardon the pun, but this mirror seriously rules, and it's finished in a cinch. Make your own repurposed version of this classic shape a...

  • Memo Board Made from Repurposed Finds

    Sheets of gutter topper and a few clothespins transform a boring wall into a modern art display for cheap.

  • 8 Fall Party Projects

    Prepare your pad for an autumn party with these easy, DIY projects. Another reason to party -- all these projects cost $20 or less.

  • 11 DIY Projects for Your Living Room

    Take a look at the clever projects that make this living room personal and photo-worthy, then update your living room with budget-frien...

  • 6-in-1 Photo Cubes

    These custom photo cubes have six images to share. It's easy to rearrange the cubes to show a new image, or rotate the cubes for a fun ...

  • 20 Easy Weekend Decorating Projects

    Want to give your home a mini-makeover in a weekend? Check out these simple projects for inspiration.

  • Cast in Stone: DIY Landscape Accent

    Hard as rock, concrete ornaments are easy to make. Even better, this versatile outdoor material is low cost and prettier than you might...

  • Decorate with Tape

    Use the new generation of specialty tapes to dress up everyday objects and create decor that's pretty and playful.

  • DIY Rock Knobs for Cabinets or Doors

    Create your own hardware for your doors and cabinetry using material you can find in your own backyard: rocks!

  • DIY Twig Lamp

    A lamp kit and a sweep through the backyard to collect twigs are all you need for this natural lamp.

  • Easy Chalkboard Projects

    Why should teachers have all the fun? Liven up your living quarters with these sophisticated yet simple chalkboard paint projects.

  • Fall Decor with Pressed Leaves

    These DIY projects start a fresh chapter in the tradition of decorating with colorful fall foliage.

  • Fast and Fabulous Decorating Projects

    Give your home decor a lift with these easy decorating projects that are fun, fresh, and fast!

  • Felted Patchwork Chair Cover

    Give a tired chair fresh style with a sweet and simple felted cover.

  • Make a Pretty Pouf

    With a can-do attitude, our step-by-step guide, and $50, you can create an on-trend pouf for your home that's charming and practical.

  • Metal Home Accent Projects

    Add cutting-edge sparkle and shine to your rooms with metallic touches in lustrous paints and wallpapers, window treatments, and art cr...

  • Modern Mosaic Projects

    Mix a dash of modern with an ancient technique to create fun and affordable projects for your home that double as great gifts for famil...

  • Nature-Inspired Paper Projects

    Grab your camera, head outdoors, and let nature be your muse for these simple and elegant transfer projects. Use your printer and diffe...

  • No-Sew Fall Tabletop Projects

    Throw an elegant fall party with these 10 lovely linen projects from Matthew Mead that don't require a stitch of work.

  • Peel and Stick Decal Style

    Ready for some sticker shock? You won't believe how easy it is to add fresh, fun style to walls, furniture, and more using peel-and-sti...

  • Repurposed Garage Door Art Display

    Create affordable artwork by repurposing an old garage door panel to fill empty wall space.

  • Repurposed T-Shirt Projects by Michele Beschen

    Dig through your closet for old T-shirts that can be repurposed into these fast, inexpensive, and easy projects. Hit the town with a fa...

  • Repurposed Wood Scraps as Home Accents

    Those wood scraps in your home center's cast-off bin are actually decorative gems in disguise. It's hip to be square!

  • Silver Leafing 1-2-3-4

    Add a little glamour to any frame with thin sheets of real silver.

  • Stylish DIY Project Ideas

    Whether you want to save money, personalize your home, or just satisfy your crafting itch, these do-it-yourself projects are a great wa...

  • Stylish Projects from Vintage Books

    Turn the page on old, damaged books' former lives by upcycling pages into simple yet stunning projects for your home.

  • "Try This" Project Videos

    We've compiled all our decorating "Try This" videos for you to browse. Get inspired by these easy-to-do projects and ideas, then watch ...

  • 9 Beautiful Bookcase Makeovers

    Transform the boring bookcase or armoire that has been hiding in your basement for years into a fresh find perfect for any room of your...

  • Wood Home Accent Projects

    Using a single length of lumber for each, here are five easy projects sure to make waves in your space. Brush up on your woodworking sk...


Top Brands


BHG Real Estate