Winter DIY Projects You Can Use to Beautify Your Living Spaces
Transform Your Home This Winter With These DIY Projects
As the days grow shorter, chances are you’re spending a greater amount of time indoors. As you gravitate towards cozy evenings spent at home, either entertaining guests around the fire or playing games with your family, your home becomes a central location for loved ones to spend cold days and nights.
So why not add a touch of glam to your home this winter with a DIY project? If you don’t know where to start, you’re in luck. These simple, budget-friendly DIY projects will beautify your living spaces this winter.
Winter Blooms Floral Chandelier
We all know that flowers and winter blooms help beautify your living spaces. But why not get creative and literally turn your floral arrangements upside-down by crafting a floral chandelier? This simple winter DIY craft is beginner-friendly: all you need are a few winter blooms (see our recent post on winter blooms in Portland) and a handful of greenery to create a stunning accent piece in your home.
Pinecone Fire Starters
Nothing makes a home cozier than a fire - so why not light your fire in style? These DIY pinecone fire starters are easy to make, and we can’t get enough of their eucalyptus and pine smells. Forage your backyard or local park for pinecones, find a bit of twine, cooking oil, essential oils, and candle wax, and you’ll be well on your way to starting a very aesthetically pleasing fire. Our advice? Make a few extras, this DIY winter craft doubles as a great housewarming present.
Metallic Vases
Believe it or not, the Midas touch is alive and well. Gold and silver metallics are thriving during the holiday season, so why not beautify your home with a DIY metallic glass vessel this winter? This easy DIY tutorial will help you update any existing vases (or $2 finds from a local consignment store) with a touch of metallic paint. Once complete, use this festive winter DIY craft to display pine and branches or winter blooms.
A Utility Bucket Ottoman
Let’s face it; we’re all spending a few extra hours inside during the winter months. Whether you’re cozying up with a book or you’re watching your favorite Hallmark channel original, make sure you’re reclining in style with this DIY ottoman. Constructed out of a utility bucket, this winter DIY project is equal parts unconventional, practical, and beautiful. Check out this tutorial for full information. Bonus points: this isn’t only for winter…
Winterscape Headboards
If you’re going stir-crazy and craving change this winter, here’s the perfect winter DIY project: revamp your headboard. Bring a little bit of the outdoors in to your home with this easy DIY craft. Inspired by the argyle patterns and the mountain peaks of the season, this winter headboard craft can be completed in a few hours with chalk or paint, a straightedge, and a paint brush on hand.
Do you have other DIY winter craft ideas? Let us know, because we’d love to hear about them in the comments below or on Facebook. Happy winter decorating!