10 Fall Home Essentials You Should Definitely DIY
If you're dying to refresh your space but don't have the funds to buy everything on your wish list, try your hand at a few DIYs. The best projects are easy enough to tackle over the weekend but polished enough to masquerade as store-bought pieces. We've gathered a list of our favorite Fall-ready home projects that won't dip into your morning PSL budget.
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Live-Edge Coffee Table
The organic edges and patterns found in tree slices make them ideal for statement furniture. Save loads of money by making your own DIY live-edge coffee table.
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Vintage-Inspired Letter Board
If you follow HGTV Fixer Upper host Joanna Gaines on Instagram, you've probably noticed her love of vintage letter boards.
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Bar Tray
Once the weather becomes less forgiving, sprucing up your home bar to avoid a night out becomes even more appealing. While purchasing a bar cart can be a big investment, you can also DIY a bar tray that looks just as polished.
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Upholstered Bench
You don't realize how handy an entryway bench is until you have one. Save hundreds by creating a DIY upholstered bench to serve as a cushy spot where you can put your shoes on before leaving or place your belongings when you walk through the door.
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Lumbar Pillow
A lumbar pillow can be the perfect addition to a cozy, well-layered bed. Learn how to
DIY your own lumbar pillow using an inexpensive table runner.
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Boho Wall Hanging
Step up your wall decor game with something soft and textural, like this DIY wall hanging.
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Pipe Shelves
Just imagine the cappuccinos you'd be inspired to whip up if you had your own coffee bar station, set up on these DIY pipe shelves.
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Ottoman
Having a place to kick your feet up is essential during nesting season. This DIY ottoman is actually a clever Ikea hack.
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Woven Shades
If you've ever gotten a quote for installing custom blinds, you know it can be devastatingly pricey. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars per window, pay around $14 with this tutorial on how to cut down woven window shades to size. The textural look will only add to your home's cozy atmosphere.
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Faux-Log Fireplace Screen
Love the warm look of perfectly stacked logs in a fireplace, but can't imagine having to remove the meticulously stacked pile anytime you want to light a fire? The secret is in this DIY faux-log fireplace screen.