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These days, the flurry of home decor options can become both overwhelming and costly, which is why these helpful DIY home projects are so valuable. When it comes to decorating your home, having unique pieces can really set your space apart. DIY projects like the LEGO lamps and jigsaw carpets make great conversation pieces, and are surprisingly easy to create.
Even on a tight budget, you can use these DIY home projects to dream up new ways of adding flair to your home. The handlebar bike rack and re-purposed cot project are two examples of how you can reuse old items in completely new ways.
The best part about these DIY home ideas is that you can almost guarantee that none of your friends will have them. Take a chance and see how wonderfully quirky you can get with your home decor style.
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50 Helpful DIY Home Projects (SPONSORED)
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Simple DIY Furniture
'Breakdown Furniture' by Louis Rigano Makes Furniture Assembly Easy
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Customizable Desk Revamps
The Brick House 'DIY Neon Table' is Made by Hand
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Reclaimed Wood Post Seaters
The Brick House's 'Fence Bench' is Made of Old Lumber
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Handlebar Bike Racks
This DIY Wall Bike Hanger Makes Use of Old Two-Wheeler Parts
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MacGyver Furniture Kits
Loose Joints by Joscha Weiand Brings DIY Projects to Another Level
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Everyday Stuff as Art
Framed Objects are Intriguing Credit Crunch Wall Decorations
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Cardboard Cut-Out Furniture
DIY Living Uses Its Packing Boxes to Create Bonus Furniture
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DIY Specs Hangers
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Sunglass Solution' Post is Economical
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Pet Luggage Loungers
Let Your Cat Snooze in Style with the DIY Cat Suitcase Bed
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Designer DIY Furniture
The Max Lamb 'Third' Empowers Consumers to be Creators
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Diy Room Expansions
The Fab TV Decor Video Enlargens Small Spaces
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Furry DIY Foot Stools
The Brick House's 'Bench Remix' Updates Standard Furniture
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DIY Ecosystem Furniture
Daniel Zeller Goes Green with an Illuminated Terrarium Desk
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DIY Personalized Flower Vases
The Brit & Co. Beer Bottle Project is a Great Way to Recycle
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DIY Repurposed Toy Planters
The 'Thrillz of Hillz' Dinosaur Pots are Eye-Catching and Quirky
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Novel-Covered Bedroom Decor
Create a Reader's Dream Room with the DIY Book Headboard
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Soda Can Architects
Richard Van Os Keuls Covers His Home in Aluminum Cans
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DIY Creativity Canvases
Brit Morin Shows You How to Turn Any Surface into a Drawing Pad
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Upcycled Clothing Cushions
The DIY Sweater Pillow Makes Use of Your Old Clothes
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Repurposed Cot Projects
The DIY Crib Desk Turns One Piece of Children's Furniture into Another
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DIY Desk Renovations
The 'Credenza Makeover' Updates Standard Side Tables
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Homemade House Forts
The 'A Beautiful Mess' DIY Teepee Will Make You Wish You Were a Kid Again
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DIY LEGO Key Hangers
Felix Grauer Creates a Playful Project for the Home
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Stencil Seating
The ChairKIT from Dan Civico is a DIY Furniture Project
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Handmade Ombre Stools
These Stools from Karlsson and Bjork Are Easy to Make
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Chandeliered Cooking Spaces
Remodeled and Retro Influenced Kitchens with Spice
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Jigsaw Carpets
'Imperial' Tiles Add Imagination to Your Space
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Paint Can Clothes Pegs
These High Functioning Coat Hooks Redefine Home Decor
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Mushroom Book Gardens
'Jardin de la Connaissance' Uses Literature to Create Amazing Art
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Dual Purpose Dog Hideaways
The DIY Pet Crate Coffee Table is a Home in Disguise
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DIY Chalkboard Table Topper
Jackie Fogartie's Chalkboard Tablecloth Adds Dialogue to Any Dinner
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Snap-Together Seating
The Plywood Chair Doesn't Require Knowledge to Assemble
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Reclaimed Refuse Seating
'Fizz' by Valera Barnayev Turns Trash into Art Furniture
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Pixel-Inspired Room Dividers
Make Any Space Functional with the Nomad Architectural System
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DIY Submarine Dens
Ship Builder Dean Johnstone Creates Subaquatic Home Theatre Theme
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DIY Amusement Eggs
PlayHive Can Be Easily Built by Parents for an Un-bee-lievably Fun Playground
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DIY Chalkboard Fridges
Food Diaries & Drawing Boards for Kids Allows Smooth Running Kitchens
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DIY Puzzling Furniture
Learn to Make the Rubik's Cube Drawer for a Geeky Feature in the Home
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Skateboard-Friendly Houses
The Schuster Skate Villa is for Deck-Enthusiasts
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Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
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Animal Lampshade Kits
These DIY Paper Lanterns Feature Cool Illuminated Critters
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Egg Carton Seating
Save Space WIth These Recycled Egg Carton Seats
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Upcycled Misfit Chairs
Junktion Furniture is Made from Unwanted Items
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Restore-It-Yourself Art
Break and Rebuild with the Lotte Dekker Kintsugi-Styled Repair Kit
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Complete Cardboard Commodes
Start It Up with Che Pablo Popeye Eyzenbach
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Cupcake Chairs
'Sweet! by Good Golly Miss Holly' Designs a Sweet Chair for Charity
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DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
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Plug Cover Flower Pots
These Switch Plate Planters Have a Greener Second Life
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Watermelon Ceiling Panels
Check out the Austin Mod House in Texas by Paul Schuster
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Microwave Mailboxes
These Nuking Novelties Transform Old Kitchen Appliances Into Mail Receptacles
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Chalkboard Chairs
LOL Furniture Presents Unique Seating Styles
Electronic Cardboard Creatures
The AREA + Eco DIY Collection is Endearing and Economical
DIY Duct Tape Accessories
The Brit & Co. Scotch Color & Patterns Jewelry is Stylish & Affordable
DIY Celebrity Clothing Hooks
The 'OutsaPop Trashion' Kate Moss Hangers are Ideal for Fashionistas
DIY Spooky Musical Garments
Impress People with This Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Costume
Customizable Desk Revamps
The Brick House 'DIY Neon Table' is Made by Hand
Tetris-Inspired Homes
The Shakin Stevens House by Matt Gibson Exemplifies Structured Architecture
LEGO-Inspired Architecture
Turkish Company Designnobis Presents the D-Eco Brick
Drastically Narrow Dwellings (UPDATE)
The Keret House by Jakub Szczesny Occupies a Sliver of Space
DIY Stitched Purses
Danielle Thompson Shares This Fabulous Vintage Needlepoint Bag Tutorial
Reclaimed Wood Post Seaters
The Brick House's 'Fence Bench' is Made of Old Lumber
Customizable Component Escritoires
The Homework Desk Can Be Freely Assembled for Specific Needs
DIY Deceptive Storage Bins
The Lauren Conrad 'Bookshelf Box' is Great for Sophisticated Home Decor
Contained Beach Scenes
The Mason Jar Terrarium is a Great Vacation Keepsake
DIY Spiraled Yarn Decorations
The 'Two Shades of Pink' Garland is a Fun Craft Project
DIY Imitation Art Pieces
The 'Love Maegan' Eduardo Garza Coral Sculptures are Beautiful Replicas
Impaled Arm Seating
The Approach Chair by Studio Black Navy Will Stand the Test of Time
Arching Wooden Seats
Flexible Bamboo Stool by Grass Studio is Completely Recyclable
DIY Custom-Made Candy
The Brit & Co. Jolly Rancher Treats are Easy to Make
Wool Kitty Nests
The Vaivanat Bed Collection Provides Chic Comfort for Your Feline
Repurposed Heirloom-Quality Furniture
Reclaimed Cleveland by Deej Lincoln Uses Local Materials
Bottle Stopper Barstools
The Bar{k} Stool is Composed of a Fitting Material for a Wine Bar
Reconfigurable Kitchen Tables
The AdjusTable by Riccardo Bovo Has Eight Independent Panels
DIY Butterfly Wreaths
The ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Feather Garland is Easy to Make
Consumer Chalkboard Furniture
The Boiacca Table is Made Using Steel-Reinforced Cement
Marvelous Mulitasking Illuminators
The Bosavi Multipurpose Light Brightens Up the Dark
Hologram-Hiding Furnishings
The Studio Swine Prism Cabinet Contains an Art Installation
DIY Repurposed Playing Cards
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make a Sentimental Gift
Vessel-Filled Cabinets
The Credenza O by Jib Design Studio is Inspired by Indoor Gardens
Velcro-Assembled Seating
The Keep-it-Together Chair Makes for Compact Packing and Easy Building
DIY Customized Pillow Designs
The Brit & Co. Colored Cushion Project is Easy to Do
Multifunctional Slotted Chairs
The LLSTOL by Niko Klansek is a Multi-Purpose Piece of Furniture
Interchangeably Capped Chairs
The 2nd Shift Studio Stool Has Versatility Like Few Simple Seats Do
DIY Teacup Illuminators
Cupcakes and Cashmere Teacup Candles Make for a Charming Gift
Shifted Box-Like Abodes
House T by Hiroyuki Shinozaki Architects is Bright and Spacious
Fetching Physiognomic Furnishings
The Mostros Collection Features Delightful Faces in its Drawers
DIY Plastic Figurine Packages
'Hellobee' Animal Gift Boxes are Ideal for Children
Cleverly Compartmentalized Cubes
The Shrine Cube Cleverly Holds All Your Items in Separate Drawers
Furry DIY Foot Stools
The Brick House's 'Bench Remix' Updates Standard Furniture
Canadian Wilderness-Inspired Furniture
The North Collection by Trunk Studio is Rugged and Modern
Living Room Hammocks
Koala 45 by Stal Collectief Has a Large Sling Surface for Communal Lounging
Rusty Iron Furniture
The Network Collection by STUDIO9 is Rustic and Industrial
Modern-Vintage Sunglasses
The Kris Van Assche S/S 2012 Collection Makes Contemporary Eyewear Retro
Constantly Changing Rooms
The Dutch Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Space
Whimsical Spider Seating
The Quirky Milli Stool Takes an Arachnid Form with a Single Missing Leg
Responsive Wall Systems
Wallbots is an Adaptable Environment that Changes According to Your Needs
DIY Smartphone Chargers
Casey Neistat’s iPhone 5 Dock is Handmade
Blossoming DIY Sunglasses
The Honestly WTF Floral Sunglasses Tutorial is Adorable
DIY Dried Fruit Decorations
The 'Annie's Eats' Pineapple Dessert Flowers are Surreal
Key-Guarding Figurines
The 'DIY LEGO Key Holder' is a Star Wars Lover's Dream
Smooth Cork Seating
The Eroded Stool by I M Lab Looks Like Liquid Wore It Down
Tent-Inspired Furnishings
The Capri Sun Collection is Made of Metal Connectors and Wooden Sticks
Slim Wide-Legged Seating
The Yori Stool by Timothy Schreiber is Inspired by Japanese Torii Gates
Starlet Studded Skateboards
The Jeff Gaudinet 'Skate Moss' Project is an Artistic Collaboration
Eco-Car-Inspired Furniture
The Smartville Collection by BoConcept is Made for Stylish Urbanites
Planted Paper Lanterns
The Hanji Flora Lamps Combine Nature with Lighting
Pet Hammocks
The Cat Crib is a Space-Saver for Pet Owners
Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
The Ds Kit 01 and 02 Take Under 10 Minutes to Assemble
Chicly Transformed Lofts
This Attic Design by Jimmy Schonning Makes Good Use of Space
Indestructible Steel Tables
The Twenty Gauge Desks Contain Aged Materials
Minimalist Flat-Pack Furniture
One Nordic's Latest Collection is Made for Small Spaces and Nomads
Dangling Cubic Lighting
The Julian Appelius Dado Lamp Brightens Your Home with Geometry
DIY Repurposed Earrings
The Two Shades of Pink Chiffon Ruffle Necklace is Stylish
DIY Adhesive Artworks
The Brit & Co. Duct Tape Canvas is an Affordable Home Decor Project
Personalized Interactive Bookshelves
Collaborate on the Design of the Alan Rorie Voronoi Bookshelf
Lavish Cultural Lounges
The HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates 'The Living Room' is Thematic
Literary Graphic Throw Pillows
Society6 Creates Throw Pillow Covers to Serve as Conversation Pie
Eco-Chic Bamboo Shades
Every Pair of GROWN Sunglasses Sold Helps Support the Gift of Sight
DIY Ombre Fashions
Style Scrapbook Teaches You How to a Make a DIY Ombre Skirt
Chilly Rainbow Igloos
Engineer Student Daniel Gray Takes On Challenge Set by Girlfriend's Mother
Sci-Fi Terrariums
Tony Larson's Works of Art are Inspired by Star Wars Characters
Accessory-Bearing Branches
The 'a pair and a spare' DIY Jewelry Tree Will Keep Chains Tangle-Free
Metal-Loving Movables
The Steel Life Collection Celebrates the Durable Industrial Material
Multipurpose Work Stations
The Makkink and Bey #006 Side Seat is an All-in-One Office
Minimalist Expandable Seats
The 63 Degrees Folding Bench Collapses for Easy Storage
Maiden Anime Cushions
The Camilla D'Errico Pillow Collection is Eerily Beautiful
Boat-Inspired Fitness Furniture
The GEWOS Rowing Armchair Encourages Healthy Activities at Home
Snappy Jewelry Containers
Store Accessories Stylishly with the DIY Clothespin Bracelet Holder
Butterfly-Like Furniture
The Coffee Table by Rlos Design Has an Origami Aesthetic
Wine Bottle Terrariums
The Potting Shed Sedum and Moss are All-Round Eco Environments
Bitingly Bold Shades
The Emma Montague Jawbone-Style Sunglasses are Sharp
Jurassic Ecosystem Decor
These Dinosaur Terrariums Make for Cool and Educational Home Decor
Anthropomorphic Storage Systems
The 'Our Kid' Side Table Will Charm You Increasing its Lifespan
DIY Edible Craft Pastes
The ‘Hellobee’ Fingerpaints are Ideal for Young Children
Industrial-Inspired Cushions
How Are You Cushions Changes the Perceptions of Traditional Pillows
Table Top Novel Storage
The Booken Turns Old Books into a New Piece of Furniture
Breathing Metal Walls
Doris Kim Sung's Work with Thermo-Bimetals is Inspired by Human Skin
Gamer Currency Cushions
These Rupee Pillows Will Have You Dreaming of Zelda
Scaffolding-Like Furniture
Useful Arbeitsloser (Jobless) by Sanghyeok Lee is Inspired by Nomads
Creepy Crawler Seating
The Caterpillar Bench by Philip Watts Has an Alienesque Aesthetic
Forest-Saving Sunglasses
Modo Eyewear Plants A Tree For Every Pair Sold
Scrumptious Leafy Miniscapes
Chocolate Terrariums Allow the Eating of Greens and Treats at Once
Undulating Cylindrical Seating
The Wave Stool Seems to Buckle Fluidly Beneath the Sitter's Weight
Transparent Handmade Planters
The Brick House 'DIY Terrarium' is Customizable
Durable Outdoor Abodes
The North Face Dome Tent is Built to Withstand the Harshest Conditions
Bare-Boned Day Beds
Watching the Ships Roll In by Marie Dessuant Has Romantic Undertones
Bottle Stopper Seating
The Recycled Wine Cork Stool is Made from Corks
Transparent Niche Furniture
The Slot Table by Eric Pfeiffer Provides Stylish See-Through Storage
Night Sky-Mimicking Pillows
This Orion Constellation Pillowcase is for the Astronomy Savvy
DIY Buttoned-Up Plants
The Disney Family Fun Bloomin' Flower Project Makes for a Great Gift Idea
Fantastical Terrarium Artwork
The Ancient Goddess Ruins by Tony Larson is Enchantingly Fake
Asymmetrically Surfaced Tables
The Crust Table by Melounge Offers Visual Intrigue and Practicality
Repurposed Sport Holders
The Helpful Tennis Ball is a Quirky and Environmentally Friendly Device
Surprisingly Chic Chairs
This Stylish Bean Bag Chair by FreiFrau is Classier Than Its Counterparts
Neon DIY Planters
The Brick House's Pottery Tutorial is Fluorescent
Wooden Sunglasses Holders
The Bushakan Glasses Stands Protects Shades From Scratches
Planar Podium Tables
Tablefields by Frederik Roije Serves Up Three Surfaces for Added Depth
Online Upcycling Innovation Hubs
Trash Backwards is a Community Supporting the Reuse Revolution
Compact Leather Key Cases
The Phigvel-Makers Co. Leather Key Holder Keeps Things Together
Study Guide Cushions
The Pillowcase Studies Helps People Retain Knowledge in School
Lush Fantasy Film Dioramas
The Hobbit Home Terrarium is Created Just in Time for the Movie Release
DIY Squirmy Compost Desserts
The Disney Family Fun Mud Cake is Ideal for Children
Emergency Refuge Igloos
The Recurs(h)ive Project Would Provide Shelter to Those With Totaled Homes
Collapsible Classic Sunnies
The Ray-Ban Foldable Aviators are a New Endeavor for The Brand
Slithering Light Sculptures
The Tekio Art Installation Displays the Fixture's Adaptability
3D Typography Furnishings (UPDATE)
These Sascha Grewe Designs Let You Spell While You Sit
Upcycled Racket Stools
The Banco Raquete Reuses Discarded Sporting Equipment to Form a Unique Seat
Playfully Roped Poufs
The Lace Footstool by Benjamin Graindorge is Inspired by Japanese Wrappings
Potato Chip-Inspired Seating
The Lastu Stool by Juhani Horelli is a Twist on Scandinavian Design
Literary Tablet Cases
The 1st Edition Book Cases for iPad Bring Back a Sense of Nostalgia
Summer Game Sunglasses
The Prism x Opening Ceremony ‘London Olympics’ Sunglasses
Darling Destination Pillows
These PB Teen Pillow Cases are Internationally Adorable
Industrial Pipe Bookshelves
Furnishings by Stella Blue Designs are Environmentally Sustainable
Cartogram-Clad Cushions
The 'salt labs' Pillows Pinpoint Worldwide Locations
Armed Key Accessories
Shoot Your Way to Safety with the Oh-So-Threatening Gun Key Holder
Foldable Designer Shades
The Sunpocket Sunglasses + Opening Ceremony Collaboration is Sublime
Personalized Love-Professing Books
The I Love You Book Lets You Display Your Love and Affection
Bowling Alley Benches
The Noddy Boffin Spare Table is Instilled with a Playful Quality
Ruched Industrial Seating
Plyfelt Sofa Marries Hard and Soft Materials for a Contemporary Flounce
Subtly Seasonal Lanterns
The Burlap Owl String Lights by Pottery Barn Will Light Up Any Patio
Fanning Novel Book Racks
The Front Page Magazine Holder is Modelled After a Wind-Blown Newspaper
Architectural Asymmetrical Seats
The Madame Expansee Stool is an Abstract, Scaled-Down Creation
Rapper-Rendered Skate Decks
The Pretty Toney Deck Bears Ghostface Killah's Likeness