There’s nothing like a little creative project to help you learn new skills, enjoy your free time, and completely dissolve your stress. For some, that might involve planting seeds in their garden, and spring is usually a good time to plant a few worthwhile options. Creative home projects are the perfect way to beat boredom and enjoy the day.
But of course, this is hardly your only option. Creative practice around the house and home can involve anything you believe needs improving, from putting up shelves to refitting the cabinet handles in the kitchen. Maybe you hope to repaint part of your bedroom with a feature wall to elongate how the space looks, or you’ve found some wonderful stencils for flower arrangements flowing around the skirting board.
If you’re not sure where to begin or what could fit into your busy Spring schedule, allow us to make some suggestions to get you there. We hope that with a little care and attention, your home will become just as lovely as you are:
DIY Garden Planters
Many people have a chipped ceramic pot, rusty watering can, or even an old rain boot – and they’d make adorable homes for flowers or herbs with a little sprucing up. Go wild painting them bright colors or adding stenciled designs and patterns, whatever takes your fancy. There are no correct answers as long as they can hold soil and water. Such quirky planters will liven up any patio, porch, or sunny windowsill, and they’ll also prevent your home from looking like a gardening center catalog. You get bonus points for reusing something headed for the trash!
Upcycled Outdoor Furniture
We’ve all seen it. That busted patio set’s seen better days, but it doesn’t need tossing. You can totally revive it with some elbow grease, and save yourself a pretty penny in the process. Begin by sanding it all down and apply a fresh coat of paint or stain in trendy colors like sage green or mustard yellow. If you trust your steady hand or have a template/stencil, you could even try new patterns. Then just throw on some comfy new cushions after the varnish has dried and boom – you have a total outdoor living room glow-up on a tiny budget. It’ll also get you in the habit of caring for garden furniture more readily, which is easy to forget.
Customized Wall Art
There’s no need to spend a fortune on bland wall decor anyone could pick up from home furnishing stores, when you can make your own and set up a creative project to make something unique.
Grab a blank canvas and get artistic with paints, tape cutouts, pressed flowers, photos, and bold patterns…just go for the aesthetic you most like and you’ll be correct. You can even make a custom frame, or use watercolors to add a mystifying aura if you don’t want to get too technical.
Fabric Throws
A home without a few throws or blankets is unlikely to be as cozy as a home with them. You can easily sew up custom ones using snuggly fabrics like super soft fleecy textures or that chunky boucle fabric many people are using in their home designs.
You could also craft pillowcases or cushion covers if needed, adding some light comfort to your home without lessening the general relaxation factor you need to unwind at the end of a busy workday. Moreover, it might be a good excuse to get that sewing machine out once more.
With this advice, you’ll be certain to enjoy the best creative home projects this spring.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.