Perhaps you are struggling with storage space, organization or just a rather sparse apartment design that needs to be updated. (Or maybe you’re stuck for a period of time and need something with your hands? It happens!) The advantage of being stuck is that you probably have time to kill – and that white wall looking back is asking for the gallery wall that you said would last forever. Try some of our easy favorite DIYs to give your space a fresh update. Real estate property
1 Reposition a chair
Replacing a chair is incredibly easy and requires very little fabric; therefore, you should already have leftovers at home that will work. Watch the video tutorial and get a detailed procedure here.
2 Update your closet doors
Cursed with nasty builder quality cabinet doors? Try this surprisingly simple trick from our friend designer Keita Turner, to get a personalized look with just a few feet of fabric and a basic weapon.
3 Propagate a plant
Do you have plants at home? Great news: you can turn them into multiple plants. Here is our step-by-step guide to growing a new plant with cuttings from an old one.
4 Trade with a fantastic handle
This is one of those small changes that have a big impact. With just 10 minutes and a screwdriver, replace the old, flat knobs with something more beautiful. Here’s how.
5 Create a seamless curtain set
Do you want new window treatments but don’t have a sewing machine (or seamstress skills) at home? No problem I did this scenario in my apartment using only double-sided tape. Get the tutorial here.
6 Create professional-grade curtains
If you can sew, why not create professional-grade curtains? Our founder of Stitchroom showed us how to do it. Look here
7 Cover an old appliance
Steal that idea from Danielle Rollins and embellish your ugly gadgets with contact paper or vinyl wallpaper. Here’s how.
