Winter woes keeping you indoors and twiddling those idle thumbs? Get productive with these 7 simple and affordable weekend home projects that’ll spruce up your living space in no time!
Ditch Dirt with a Boot Tray
You’re probably thinking “Why didn’t I think of this?” and I’m right there with you! So easy to create, cheap as can be and not only organizes shoes and boots but keeps dirt from getting tracked all over a clean floor. Designate an area in your doorway suitable to store everyday footwear, such as under a side table or by the door. Then get creative–all you need is a shallow tray. Buy your own from the dollar store and decorate, place your dirty shoes on top and voila- clean floors!
Furniture Makeover
Let your creativity flow this weekend by brightening up an old piece of furniture with a marvelous makeover! Pick out some paint and seek out cute, festive doorknobs for an easy project that’ll instantly change up the look in your home. Take your weekend project to the next level and rearrange freshly transformed pieces for a quick update that’ll make your space look entirely unique and fresh.
Glamor Shelves
Super easy but bold as can be; spruce up your shelves by pasting on a chic backdrop with fabric, scrapbook paper or wallpaper. It adds a splash of color and design and makes displayed objects pop. You don’t even have to stick it on the back wall of the shelf- simply measure dimensions, place fabric on cardboard, cut to fit and stick it.
Add a “Drop Spot”
I’m a bill pile-upper. I open my bills and drop them in despair on the nearest flat top hoping they will vanish into thin air, but alas they always seem to collect. That’s why a creative “drop spot” is a perfect way to keep bills organized and out of sight without cluttering up your space, and it’s easy and affordable. Try a hang up station- you can buy different sized hooks that are adhesive or magnetic for easy assembly, no tools required. Turn an old tin into a drop box and hang it up by the front door or in an office cabinet.
Revamp the Outside
Boost curb appeal to your home’s exterior with quick fixes that’ll completely transform and raise envious eyebrows. Add hanging planters or window boxes and fill them with fresh flowers to instantly enhance color and lush vegetation. Stray away from the same old neutral tones and paint your front door a funky, vibrant hue to make your space unique and eye catching.
Closet Project
Cleaning up the closet is always pushed to the back of the infinite “to do” list, but really buckle down and get it done this weekend, adding some organization tricks that’ll hopefully keep you from having to dive into closet clutter for a long time. Invest in or make colorful tags that categorize garments by color, style or family member. Use slim, slip free hangers for a more uniform look and to maximize space.
Plant Love
Soothing, fun and won’t break the bank- buy up a few clay pots, bag of soil and herb plants/seeds for your very own herb garden! Keep them on a deck, yard or kitchen window from fresh herbs year round. Not to mention- that delightfully rich and spicy scent will add a fresh aroma to your household.
