Upgrade Your Bedroom Decor With These Clever DIYs

Form meets function with these style-focused ideas.
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While we definitely appreciate the joy that comes with finally hitting “add to cart” on that one decor item you’ve been stalking online for ages, there’s something to be said about the sense of accomplishment that comes with creating said decor item on your own. Luckily, thanks to the prevalence of DIY bloggers and inventive projects on the internet, there’s no shortage of fun projects to try at home. In need of a bedroom refresh? Here, some of our favorite bedroom DIYs that design newbies and experienced creators alike are sure to love.

colorful gradient vases
Photography by a kailo chic life

How pretty are these gradient vases? Display your spring blooms in style with these multicolored pieces; Keep one on display alone as a minimalist statement or group a bunch of colors together on an empty bookcase or wall shelf.

Get the how-to on A Kailo Chic Life.

white pom pom throw pillow
Photography by almost makes perfect

This super easy project basically only requires some pom poms and felt glue, but makes a big difference in your bedding when it comes to texture. If you’re a lover of neutrals, the way to add interest to your bed and keep it from being too one-note is by playing around with materials for a layered look. Add one (or two!) of these throw pillows mixed in with solid-colored ones and elevate your bedding in no time.

Get the how-to on Almost Makes Perfect.

spray painted flowers
Photography by the house that lars built

Instead of DIY-ing vases and planters, take it a step further and DIY the plants themselves. If you can’t keep a plant to save your life—or the life of the plant—fake plants are the best option, but they can often seem a little too unrealistic or lackluster. Spruce them up with this fun project.

Get the how-to on The House That Lars Built.

DIY patchwork rug
Photography by paper & stitch

Everyone knows the secret to dressing up boring floors or hiding unsightly ones is via a statement rug—however, good quality or

generally run a little pricey. If you’re in search of a big, cozy rug that won’t break the bank, try making one out of carpet samples. They’re usually free or pretty cheap at a hardware store, and you can mix and match prints and colors to create something that feels totally personalized.

Get the how-to on Paper & Stitch.

wood nightstand
Photography by a pair and a spare

If you’re okay with a slightly more labor-intensive DIY, this one’s for you. It requires a lot of manual labor as well as a real tree stump, but once it’s done you’re left with a rustic-looking side table that’ll bring in a natural element to your bedroom.

Get the how-to on A Pair & A Spare.

Photography by JARED SMITH VIA SUGAR AND CLOTH

We’re all for adding a pop of color to the bedroom, and this DIY is just the thing. This chic wall piece involves a cluster of vibrant pom poms affixed to a wooden slate, resulting in a textured accent piece that would look perfect above the bed.

Get the how-to on Sugar and Cloth.

Photography by JUSTINA BLAKENEY

Justina Blakeney can do no wrong! She transformed a vintage cubby into a bright, pink vertical planter, and we’re swooning of the details.

Get the how-to on The Jungalow.

Photography by NORDIC LEAVES

We can’t get enough of these rooted plants, stored in the most inspired vintage vessels.

Get the scoop on SFGirlByBay.

Photography by THEPROPERBLOG

A minimal yet versatile piece, perfect for storing pillows and throws.

Get the how-to on The Proper Blog.

Photography by FALLFORDIY.COM

This mid-century modern piece can double as storage as well as a chic nightstand alternative.

Get the how-to on Fall for DIY.

Photography by ISPYDIY

A playfully personalized accent that’ll light up your space.

Get the how-to on I Spy Diy.

Photography by ISPYDIY

A cheerfully vibrant accent piece for your favorite little plant.

Get the how-to on I Spy DIY.

Photography by ALMOST MAKES PERFECT

A modern accent for the vanity, that’s pure sophistication.

Get the how-to on Almost Makes Perfect.

Photography by ISPYDIY

A fearless color block in the most vibrant scheme will instantly transform the tiniest of spaces.

Get the how-to on I Spy DIY.

Photography by THECASUALCRAFTLETE

A neon-color block lends a vibrant touch to this versatile decor staple.

Get the how-to on The Casual Craftlete.

Photography by DESIGN SPONGE

A clever storage solution that utilizes vertical space in lieu of valuable floor square footage.

Get the how-to on Design*sponge.

Photography by LOVELYINDEED

We can’t get enough of these stunning wall pieces, perfect for storing jewelry and accessories.

Get the how-to on Lovely Indeed.

Photography by She Knows

This gridded wall storage is an effortlessly chic way to display all your desktop essentials.

Get the how-to on She Knows.

Photography by THE DESIGN CONFIDENTIAL

File this one under the most stylish coat stand. Ever.

Get the how-to on The Design Confidential.

Photography by VINTAGE REVIVALS

All eyes on this stunning statement wall featuring the most inspired shades of a soothing hue.

Get the how-to on Vintage Revivals.

Photography by ANNABODE

This gold-foil calendar is an effortlessly chic and compact accent for the modern desktop.

Get the how-to on Anna Bode.

Photography by A BEAUTIFUL MESS

Every bedroom deserves a natural touch or a leafy green, and these serving bowl-turned-planters make the perfect vessels for them.

Get the how-to on A Beautiful Mess.

diy pillow tassels Black and White Living room
Photography by MICHAEL WILTBANK

Stylish throw pillows call for  no-sew tassels with this simple DIY!

Get the how-to here.

Photography by DESIGN SPONGE

A chic yet minimal approach to displaying your favorite prints.

Get the how-to on Design*Sponge.

Photography by HONESTLYWTF

Add a playful touch to an ordinary basket with this simple DIY!

Get the how-to on Honestly WTF.

Photography by SUGARANDCLOTH

Elevate basic wall art with a subtle hint of metallic shine.

Get the how-to on Sugar & Cloth.

Photography by BRITTANY MAKES

A stylish storage solution for towels, throws, and more!

Get the how-to on Brittany Makes.

White Entryway
Photography by MICHAEL WILTBANK

For the media center or living room console in need of a serious upgrade, a graphic color block in a monochrome palette is the way to go.

Get the how-to here.

Photography by SARAHSHERMANSAMUEL

No headboard? No problem! Dress your bed up with this fragrant bunch.

Get the how-to on Stories.

Photography by ALMOST MAKES PERFECT

No room is complete without a curated bookshelf, and these geometric pieces are just the thing.

Get the how-to on Almost Makes Perfect.

Photography by ALMOST MAKES PERFECT

When your entryway doubles as your bedroom (shoebox city-dwellers we’re looking at you) a minimal yet functional coat rack is key.

Get the how-to on Almost Makes Perfect.

Photography by I SPY DIY

Whether it’s purely for a decorative purpose or for something a bit more functional, every bedroom deserves this vibrant color block wooden ladder.

Get the how-to on I Spy DIY.

Photography by APAIRANDASPAREDIY

A basket-turned shelf with a cheery pop of color.

Get the how-to on A Pair and a Spare.

Photography by MICHAEL WILTBANK

A little paint is all you need to upgrade this mod,

Get the how-to here.

Photography by COCOLAPINEDESIGN

Lacking closet space? Not to worry, this closet-planter duo is just what you need.

Get the how-to on Coco Lapine Design.

Photography by I SPY DIY

Skip the clunky office chair for this stylish mudcloth print chair instead.

Get the how-to on I Spy DIY.

Photography by ISPYDIY

A storage solution that’s chic, functional, and the statement piece your walls were missing.

Get the how-to on I Spy DIY.

This story was originally published on December 2015. It has been updated with new information.

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Anna has a penchant for travel, fresh flowers, and books. You can usually find her on some sort of culinary adventure, seeking the best burgers or waffles in the city.