9 Awesome Ways To Spruce Up Your Tired Space

Whether you’re looking for inexpensive ways to decorate your apartment, of just want to spruce up your desk at work, these hacks will help you add some pizazz to any space.

These easy to DIY furniture hacks won’t cost you a fortune, either. If this sounds like just the kind of thing you need, set aside some time this weekend and get crafty.

You’re just a couple of projects away for a space that feels a little more like home.

1. DIY Your Own Cork Coasters

Cork and a little paint is all you need to create decorative coasters to rest that coffee mug of yours on. Follow this tutorial.

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Sweet Peas and Saffron

2. Make Candles Fancy With Gold Tape

No matter the size of your candle, a little bit of gold tape will give it an even more sophisticated look. Follow this tutorial.

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Kristi Murphy

3. Make Furniture Look Luxe With Gold Spray Paint

Adding gold to anything immediately makes it look more expensive. So, get some gold spray paint and add a layer to pretty much everything you own! Follow this tutorial.

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Dream Green DIY

4. Trade Your Lampshade For A Stylish Basket

Get rid of that drab lampshade and opt for a unique look by using a basket. This is sure to wow all of your guests. Follow this tutorial.

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Young House Love

5. Paint Upholstery To Upgrade Furniture

Adding a coat of paint will make an old piece of furniture look as good as new. Follow this tutorial.

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Hyphen Interiors

6. Use Beadboard Wallpaper

Beadboard wallpaper can help to brighten any space. It’s also great for giving a room a shabby chic feel. Get inspired to use it in your home.

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Home Stories

7. Make Wall Shelves Out Of Popsicle Sticks

Create double-duty storage that serves as a shelf as well as decoration by using wood glue and popsicle sticks. Follow this tutorial.

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Make & Do Crew

8. Turn A Box Into A Stylish Storage Solution

Covering a cardboard box with twine will take a boring box and make it a stylish storage solution. Follow this tutorial.

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Living Well Mom

9. Put A Pattern On An Ordinary Rug

Make a plain rug fabulous by adding a fun print and a pop of color. It’ll be the piece that ties a room together that you made all by yourself, and cheaply, at that. Talk about conversation piece! Follow this tutorial.

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Mountain Modern Life

Breathe a little life into your office, living room, bedroom and more by using these easy decoration hacks. Upgrade pieces you already own or cheaply craft functional pieces by hand. It’s up to you, but there’s really no wrong way to go with these tutorials as your décor inspiration!

[h/t: coco29]