22+ DIY Home Projects To Do This Summer
Are you ready to make some changes to your house? All of these ideas are simple DIY home projects that you can do in a weekend!
As the weather gets warmer and you start opening up the windows and letting the sunshine in, you might feel that itch. That desire to redo something or change things around your home. This makes it the perfect time for some new DIY home projects!
Easy DIY Home Projects That Make a Big Difference
If you don’t have time for a huge renovation project, don’t worry, neither do we! That is why everything on this list is simple enough to finish in a weekend.
Even if they are simple, these small changes will make a huge difference in your home. Find one and try it out!
1. Update Kitchen Cabinets Yourself
These 80’s kitchen cabinets, with almond melamine doors and oak trim grab bars, are the worst! Luckily, it’s easy to give them an update that will completely change the way they look. These handy tips will help you bring your kitchen into a new century!
Get directions: The Handyman’s Daughter
2. Build a Rustic Sink Base
This is a simple project that will make your kitchen or bathroom feel even more rustic and charming.
Get directions: Grandma’s House DIY
3. Paint Cabinets Without Sanding or Priming
If your outdated kitchen cabinets needed a new look on a budget, then try this idea. This is the perfect solution that will allow you to get professional results without priming or sanding.
Get directions: Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body
4. Build a Rustic Entertainment Center
This built-in entertainment center is one of the more difficult projects on this list. Under cabinet lighting was an easy addition that made this project perfect.
Get directions: DIY Danielle
5. Make Your Own Outdoor to Indoor Furniture
Transform a wooden sofa and rocking chair from indoor furniture to outdoor furniture for your deck! You can even make them in your favorite colors.
Get directions: Grandma’s House DIY
6. Create a Star Wars Painted Dresser
This tutorial will take you through every step so you can have a stunning BB8 dresser just like this one.
Get directions: Just a Little Creativity
7. Update a Tall Jewelry Box
This is a project that will only take you a few hours. All you need is some chalk paint and metal sheeting.
Get directions: Duct Tape and Denim
8. Alice in Wonderland Bookcase
Give an old bookcase an Alice In Wonderland makeover with chalky finish paint and decoupage. This project takes a bit of time, but it’s worth every minute you spend on it. Perfect for a kids room or your magical workspace.
Get Directions: Mark Montano
9. Paint Fabric on an Upholstered Footstool
Did you know you can actually paint fabric? This tutorial shows you how to redo furniture without any sewing.
Get directions: The Magic Brush
10. Antique Desk Makeover
A little bit of polish and a wonderful grey paint brought out the modern sophistication of this piece. Even the beginner DIY diva can transform furniture like this in a few steps!
Get directions: Craving Some Creativity
11. Children’s Distressed LEGO Desk
This desk was a thrift store find that was distressed and turned into an amazing Lego desk. All of the storage in the desk allows for a place to store Legos when they aren’t in use. The distressed paint on the desk even hides all of the bumps and bruises that occur when a piece of furniture is used by a 4-year-old.
Get Directions: DIY Danielle
12. DIY White Kitchen Renovation
With chipping paint, broken drawers, and outdated features, this kitchen was in desperate need of an update. Learn how to give your kitchen a complete overhaul.
Get directions: Just a Girl and Her Blog
13. DIY Wine Cellar
This project shows a home-assembled wine rack and a beautiful wine painting! In the description, you’ll find tips on exactly how the wine rack was assembled, and what the recommended strategies are.
Get directions: Wine Cellar Innovations
14. Update Brass Fireplace Trim
The brass on fireplace trim can really give a room a dated feel. The solution is easy and fast…paint it with grill paint. The link includes lots of detailed directions, pictures and tips.
Get directions: The Magic Brush
15. Boho Bench Makeover
Turn a plain bench into a colorful boho seating area on your patio or porch!
Get directions: Mark Montano
16. No-Sew Lap Desk Tutorial
Make your own customized no-sew lap desk instead of purchasing an expensive generic one! By doing it yourself, you can pick your own fabric for the desk cushion so it will match any decor. This quick project makes a great gift for any laptop owner in your life. Working from your seat never looked or felt so great.
Get directions: Day to Day Adventures
17. Build Your Own Closet Doors
You really can make your own closet doors with just some extra boards and sheer fabric.
Get directions: Grandma’s House DIY
18. Make Personalized Map Chairs
These gorgeous map chairs are really easy to make for very little cost. They are also extra special, as you can make them with maps that have great sentimental meaning to you.
Get directions: Pillarboxblue.com
19. Make a Giant Chalkboard for Your Home
Learn how to make a ginormously huge chalkboard for your house. This is perfect for kids’ artwork or reminders like birthdays.
Get directions: The Magic Brush
20. Make a DIY Nightstand
Create this gorgeous Pottery Barn Knockoff DIY Nightstand in a day. That’s right! Super affordable and super easy. All you need is a TV tray, and a few simple items to get it done!
Get directions: The Summery Umbrella
21. Queen Anne Table Makeover
All it takes is some paint to redo a nightstand like this. It looks like a whole new piece and adds a fun pop of color to any room while still keeping some of that Queen Anne charm.
Get directions: Green With Decor
22. Makeover Your Stairs
If your stairs only exist to get you from point A to point B, you’re missing out on some serious fun. Stairs present a unique opportunity to add character and charm to your home. Plus, staircases are often front and center in architecture, making them a fantastic candidate for an interior design focal point.
See the ideas: Inline Design
23. Create a DIY Backyard Playground
Create your own DIY Backyard Playground to entertain the kids. This is an easy construction project with simple materials for a playset and large sandbox.
Get Directions: Ideas for the Home By Kenarry
DIY Home Projects You Can Do
All of these projects are simple and yet make a brand new statement. Try one or all of them and take charge of your home. Turn your house and yard into the home you always dreamed it would be.
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