37 Easy DIY Budget Decorating Projects You Can Do This Weekend

Update seat cushions for little money by re-covering them with a patterned flat-weave rug. Rugs are a great alternative to upholstery fabric because they are sturdier, usually easy to clean and are easier to work with because they don't stretch like a lot of fabrics.

Wallpaper is a great way to add color and texture to a space. Use peel-and-stick or pre-pasted paper to make the task easier and less messy.

Get the exact design and color you want by painting your own rug. For indoor rugs, use a low-pile or jute rug with latex paint. For outdoor rugs, use a canvas drop cloth with deck or porch paint.

Gather a bunch of mismatched plates from thrift stores and garage sales, paint them a variety of colors in the same hue or use them to create a message.

Make your storage beautiful by turning an old bureau into a work of art. It's easier than you think and doesn't have to cost a lot.

Use peel-and-stick paneling to create a dramatic backdrop. You don't need any power tools, just a sharp utility knife and a few measuring tools.

Create a super chic (and inexpensive) pendant light using newspaper, glue and some gold spray paint.

Fooled you! It's actually faux tin. These plastic tiles are made to look just like real tin. In addition to being easier to cut and work with, they're cheaper, too.

Add a little 1970s sparkle to your home by transforming a disco ball into a hanging planter.

Looking for a colorful way to display trinkets and small treasures? Learn how to make these easy and inexpensive shadow boxes for a one-of-a-kind gallery wall.

Scour thrift stores, yard sales, or your own garage to put together a gallery wall of wood objects in different shapes, sizes and proportions. Then apply whitewash paint to each piece to give your collection a uniform look.

This vibrant ladder shelf adds a pop of color and practical storage to any room. This is a fairly easy woodworking project that can be done in less than a day.

Make customized wall art using artificial boxwood panels. Simply connect the panels together, add in some faux florals and place a neon sign in the center to create a must-see piece of DIY art.

This project takes string art to a new level. Instead of filling in your pattern, fill in everything around the pattern to make negative-space artwork.

Large end tables were the rage 40 years ago; today you can find them secondhand for next to nothing. We updated this one by removing the door and giving the whole piece a fresh coat of paint. To make it pet-friendly, the inside was lined with fabric and an inviting cushion.

Paint is one of the easiest and most striking changes you can make in your home. Choose three colors and blend them together to create a focal wall. It’ll cost you less than $100 and take just a day to complete.

Ditch the boring roller shades or blinds. This linen and leather window treatment adds natural texture and dresses up any window with sophisticated simplicity.

Can't decide between shades or curtains? Combine the two to create sophisticated, easy-to-make Roman shades.

Easy and inexpensive, this modern open shelf is made using a single 12-inch x 48-inch board. It's the perfect couch-side catch-all to keep books and magazines organized and within reach.

Bring a rustic touch to your entry with an umbrella stand made from reclaimed shipping pallets.

Are you anxious to try your hand at refinishing furniture? A small side table is the perfect beginner project. Start by searching secondhand stores for an inexpensive piece.

Do you have a wood floor that is scuffed and scratched? Paint a permanent, low-maintenance rug using stencils and floor paint.

Instead of using expensive fabric, update a worn ottoman for little money by reupholstering it with a durable flat-weave rug.

Instead of plain white, add drama to the fifth wall by painting it a dramatic color or applying wallpaper.

This rustic table runner is made with a canvas drop cloth and wood slices from a branch you can probably find in your own backyard.

If your kitchen backsplash is ready for a facelift but your budget isn't, consider beadboard paneling as an affordable option.

Add a custom pattern and color with an easy-to-make window treatment. This project can be completed in the span of one day and it is easy on the wallet.

Shallow wood boxes and soda crates are readily available at flea markets and junk shops. Have a mirror cut to size then use some heavy-duty adhesive to stick it to the inside of the box. Then add a little rope trim to cover the seams.

Let the signs of the zodiac light up your walls with this fun DIY project made from plywood, 1x2s and a couple of strands of holiday lights. Cut a piece of 1/4" laminated plywood to size then attach 1x2 boards all around the perimeter on the backside of the plywood. The 1x2 boards will hold the plywood off the wall and allow room to hold the lights. Use black paint to cover the front of the plywood and the outer sides of the 1x2s. When the paint is dry, use white craft paint to outline the constellations. When the constellations are dry, seal the paint with a coat of polyurethane. Then use a drill with a 1/4" drill bit to make holes for the stars. Insert the lights into the holes and use electrical tape to hold the string lights in place from the backside. Secure it to the wall and turn on the lights.

You might cry over spilled milk, but you will rejoice when spilling paint on these fun planters. Grab an old pot, a funky color combo of cheap craft paint and get to spilling. Better yet if you have small children, let them do the spilling for you.

This easy, no-sew upholstery project uses canvas drop cloths and nailhead trim to create a new cottage-chic headboard.

Got a tiny kitchen or need an extra workspace? Build and mount a fold-up table. The materials cost less than $200 and it only took an afternoon to build.

Add color and style to a standard bookcase by adhering inexpensive tissue paper with decoupage glue to the inside back of the unit.

Instead of typical picture frames, display your favorite photos inside unusual-shaped bottles. Place tiny shells, decorative sand or beads in the bottom of each bottle then roll up the photo and stick it inside the bottle. Then seal the bottle with a decorative cork and some pretty trinkets.

Don't be so quick to throw out that tired piece of wooden furniture. It's not hard to give that wooden chair or table new life by stripping off the old finish and painting it with a fresh coat of color.

Bring industrial-chic ambiance to your home with a candle holder made from copper plumbing supplies.