The living room is the social center of most homes. No doubt yours sees plenty of use. That’s all the more reason to dedicate some extra time toward making it amazing. Whether you’re on a tight budget or just enjoy doing things yourself, there are hundreds of surprisingly sophisticated DIY projects out there for aspiring amateur designers. We’ve put together an awesome list of 48 DIY living room decorating ideas to help you update everything from your coffee table to your throw pillows.
45+ Beautiful DIY Living Room Decorating Ideas for a Cheap and Easy Remodel
The following gallery includes floor-to-ceiling DIY living room decorating ideas. (And we literally mean floor to ceiling.) We’ve got projects for floor vases, side tables, footstools, lighting, and signs. If you’re looking for a quick fix for a small bare spot, we’ve got awesome wall art concepts that can be completed in a few minutes. If you’re feeling more ambitious, the gallery also includes big picture projects like a faux fireplace and a wood paneled accent wall. While the finished products are professional level, most of them require only a few simple tools and a limited skillset.
1. Four Crate Coffee Table and Planter
2. An Entire Gallery of DIY Art
3. Pretty Pastel Fish Scale Throw Pillow Project
4. Faux Distressed Pallet Wood Frame Trio
6. DIY Living Room Decorating Ideas with Shelves
7. Black and White Memories Lampshade
8. Full Length Farmhouse Floor Mirror
9. Persian Inspired Hand-Painted Votive Holders
10. A Mock Fireplace – Faux Real!
11. Make Your Own Stacked Crate Bookshelf
12. Floor to Ceiling Wood Pallet Paneling
13. Monumental Custom-Made Wall-Covering Plank Sign
14. Your Own Industrial Sign Letters
15. Shabby Chic Drop Cloth Pom Throw Pillow
16. Glossy Retro Upcycled Pastel Ceramics
17. DIY Wall to Wall Sofa Table
18. Over the Arm Sofa Coffee Service
19. Rustic Studded Leather-Wrapped Letter Accent
20. Farmhouse Meets Mod Mirrored Table
21. Fairy Garden with Cacti and Succulents
22. Easy Wire Basket Side Table Project
23. 5 Minute Dollar Store Candle Pillar Craft
24. Simple Striped Armchair Coffee Caddy
26. Ombre Effect Rope Blanket Basket
27. DIY Living Room Decorating Ideas with Ladders
28. A Jar, Raw Cotton, and Jute Twine
29. Cute Country TV Trays for $10 Each
30. Geometric Straw Plate Wall Art
31. From Flea Market Frame to Tasteful Tray
33. Sweet, Sentimental Baluster Leg Lamp
34. Furry Faux Hedgeapple Throw Blanket
35. Create Your Own Abstract Art
36. Custom Drapes from Drop Cloths
37. Roughhewn Honeycomb Hanging Shelf Assembly
38. Nothing’s More Rustic than a Stump
39. Designer Knockoff Striped Canvas Carpet
40. No Carpenter No Problem DIY Fireplace Mantel
41. The Leaded Look Rectangular Wall Mirror
42. Nautical Twine-Wrapped Bottle Bud Vases
43. French Provincial Tufted Farmhouse Coffee Table
44. Monochromatic Darkroom Drying Rack Photo Displays
45. Rock On Pebbled Vanity Accessories
46. Pompom Trimmed Preppy Throw Pillows
47. 10-Minute Amateur Friendly Corner Shelf Project
48. Upcycled Hardwood Door Corner Mirror
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