DIY Projects to Tackle This Weekend

Entry #2912, October 18, 2013

Are you trying to decide what DIY projects to do this weekend? If the look of your living room puts you off, it’s time to do something about it. Do-it-yourself projects don’t cost thousands of dollars and look great when done well. They can transform your living room from dull to picture-perfect in an instant. If you’re wondering how to go about it, here are a few tips to help you along.

How will you update your living room this weekend?

Image via: Houzz

DIY Projects: Update Your Ceiling

Dull ceilings can reflect badly on beautiful living rooms. If yours is one, paint it and change all that. Use colorful paint to highlight the ceiling and keep the trim white for a striking visual effect. You can also place a ceiling medallion around a light fixture or fan to add architectural flair overhead. Ceiling medallions come in all styles, shapes, and sizes.

A beautiful ceiling draws attention to itself

Image by: Emily Harris

Give Your Sofa a New Lease of Life

If your sofa looks a bit worse for wear but still has a couple of years left in it, you can breathe new life into it. Cover it with a pre-made slip cover and add some colorful pillows. Brightly patterned and colored throw pillows inject instant personality to a neutral sofa.

DIY Projects: Revamp the Fireplace

A new gas insert and surround can make an unsightly fireplace a focal point and functional heating source. A gas or wood-burning insert enhances your home’s energy efficiency without dismantling the mantel or hearth. If it’s within your budget, get a new mantel and choose one with sufficient depth so you can display your pictures and other decorations. Do not be afraid to add moldings or paint your new mantel.

A fireplace adds warmth and adorns the room

Image by: Katie Smitchko

DIY Projects: Conceal Wall Blemishes

If you’re tired of looking at holes or blemishes on the walls of your living room, conceal them using a knife and surfacing compound. Nail holes and other minor imperfections are easy to repair. For larger holes, place a patch of adhesive over the area and use a trowel to spread an all-purpose drywall compound on top. If the hole is large, you may have to leave the compound overnight to dry. Afterwards, paint over the patch and apply wall art.

foyer walls artwork

Image by: David Duncan Livingston

Renovating your living room doesn’t have to come with a huge price tag. With just a little creativity and time, you can make your living space the sanctuary you’ve always wanted.

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