Staying home, many of you have probably exhausted all that Netflix has to offer, played every game in the house and are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of book you ordered two weeks ago from Book Depository.
But spending more time within our four walls means we have the time to beautify those walls. Regardless of your skill level, there are some super easy beginner-friendly DIY tutorials online to follow to make some home décor pieces that will elevate the look of your home.
1. MACRAME
Macramé is a method of knotting cord to create beautiful pieces for your home like wall hangings and plant hangers, among other accessories. While most think of macramé as a craze of the 1970s, it has been making waves again as the modern bohemian aesthetic surges in popularity, which makes it such a great hobby to take up now that you have extra time on hand.
To start small, these coasters from Curly Made are the perfect little project to practice making macramé circles. They don’t require a ton of supplies and can be whipped up in no time. After you’ve gotten the hang of it, you can try making the circles bigger and turn these coasters into a nice base for your potted plants.
These beautiful, wispy macramé feathers from Honestly WTF are the perfect alternative to a standard wall hanging. The feathers are simple to create with just a few knots and scissors to shape.
For another unconventional look with sleek lines, try your hand at this modern triangle macramé wall hanging from Darice works exceptionally well on dark walls.
And of course, you can’t forget the classic macramé plant hanger that will make a great addition to any balcony. It doesn’t have to involve many complicated knots – a tutorial for the simplest macramé plant hanger can be found over at Persia Lou.
2. HAND KNITTING
These chunky knitted blankets have definitely popped up about a hundred times on Pinterest and it’s a no brainer as to why they’re so popular. They’re thick, cosy and look like they made out of clouds. You don’t need to strain your eyes using needles for this - all you need is some thick yarn and your hands.
Lauren Conrad has a tutorial for a small, newborn-sized blanket for those without any prior experience. It only takes about one hour to complete.
Hand knitting some cushion covers like this one on Fall for DIY is another way to use this technique to change up the mood in your living room.
3. ABSTRACT ART
Abstract art is well… abstract for a reason, meaning that you can make it anything to want to be. You don’t have to stress out about having to be like Picasso. Art is whatever you make it to be and hanging up an artwork that you painted on your own is one of the most satisfying feelings in the world.
When it comes to abstract art, it really can be as easy as taking a paintbrush to canvas and going to town. This painting tutorial from Dans le Lakehouse teaches you how to create this classy black and white piece. Hang it up as it is or pair it with a gold frame and it will fit seamlessly inside any home.
This painting by Ashley at Lolly Jane is created from dropping globs of paint on the canvas, then spreading the paint around with pieces of chipboard. Yup, you don’t even need a brush. Layer on some gold flakes for extra glamour.
