Decorating a home can seem like a fun activity before you start doing it and realize how expensive it can actually get. It gets a little less fun when you have to compromise and give up on some of your favorite ideas, but if you’re creative enough, you can pull off most of the things you want without spending a fortune.
If you take some time to research and prepare beforehand, you’ll find plenty of DIY instructions and hacks online. Most of them work with IKEA furniture, which is often modular and pretty affordable. Make it your own using the hacks below!
- Turn a plain shelf into a modern storage bench for your hallway or living room.
- Update that lone lightbulb by turning a simple bowl into a lamp cover.
- Feel free to go for the model you like the most even if the color doesn’t work for you. You can always paint over it.
- Turn a plain desk into a gorgeous, modern marble/copper vanity.
