40+ Easy & Cheap DIY Home Ideas To Create A Stylish Home

Did you know you can paint that old ugly tile backsplash? Honestly, we are still shocked that this project was completed on a weekend and looks so good. Not to mention, it is totally holding up and we see no reason to replace it with new backsplash tiles any time soon.

From simple and easy home decor items to larger furniture pieces spray paint can truly update and modernize almost anything. Add your personal touch and showcase your personality with a variety of spray paint ideas.

Here are 22+ home spray paint ideas to consider like learning how to spray paint this metal desk.

We are huge fans of getting rid of that 90's honey oak color. You can see that at first, we updated with white paint and then decided to add more bold cabinet colors as the years went on.

Are you sick of the same boring kitchen island? Painting it fun and bold color can really modernize your kitchen. We loved the island color so much that we even had to do all the lower cabinets (see next one on the list).

We loved our green kitchen island so much that the next weekend you can guess what happened. The two-toned cabinet painting trend makes this project doable in a weekend (at least the painting part). We always recommend letting the cabinet doors cure as long as possible before putting it all back together.

Seriously these oak cabinets look amazing now. Due to the size of this bathroom cabinet, this really wasn't that bad of a weekend painting project. Add new hardware and you will feel like you completely transformed the small bathroom without breaking the bank.

There is no need to replace your whole bathroom vanity if your cabinets are in good shape. Use the painting tips listed in the above link and just get a premade counter to truly create a new look. This finished bathroom is one of our favorite home DIY ideas.

Update your staircase this weekend by using two different colors or paint. We just love how we were able to update our staircase in this weekend's do-it-yourself project.

This is a quick and easy DIY painting project for this weekend! Get the whole family involved. No one wants to pay for designer flower pots and planters! These 17+ DIY flower pot painting ideas (plus these awesome spray-painted ones) will help you decorate your outdoor space the way you want.

Think outside the box when picking a light neutral color to help brighten your home. Livable Green by Sherwin Williams is just that color for us.

And if you are looking for a gray paint color here is a great post about some of the most popular gray paints from Sherwin Williams (and a few uncommon ones you may want to consider).

Do you want to easily add some fun personality to a space? Accent walls (here are 11 awesome ones) are the perfect ways to add character to a bedroom while being budget-friendly. Even this complex wall was done in a weekend.

Create a unique wall mural in your home using chalkboard paint. This chalkboard wall idea used a frame design to give each child a place to put their awesome drawings. This weekend DIY project is an easy project to try.

Have an old piece of furniture? Consider making your own DIY chalk paint to help upcycle or repurpose it.

White paint easily can update that old oak mantel or even completely transform your old brick fireplace. Create a modern farmhouse look that all your friends will be asking about.

Find the best navy blue paint color for your space. A fresh coat of paint in Indigo Batik was exactly what this bedroom needed to feel fresh again.

Use stock cabinets (painted of course) and farmhouse brackets to give yourself extra storage in your laundry room. The extra height from the cabinets made this worth adding to your DIY to-do list.

Create a unique storage solution for your home by using stock upper cabinets to create extra storage for any room in your home.

Build a large pegboard to help keep your garage, craft room or basement organized. Use your own DIY containers or buy cute craft cups to keep your garage or craft supplies organized.

Are you sick of all the shoes laying around your entryway or garage. This simple wooden shoe rack can help everyone finally have a place for their shoes.

Do you have any entryway closet that never gets used? Here we used one of our favorite medium colors to repaint this DIY mudroom idea.

Add simple wood shelving into that small closet for a custom storage option. These closet shelves were built to store games and more for our family.

Use your space wisely by building your own DIY corner desk. Now your children can each have their own workspace without bothering the others.

This might not be the most glamorous DIY home improvement project. but you will have peace of mind knowing that you are helping keep your basement dry. Please note that if you have severe water problems, it is probably best to call a professional to help you out.

Doesn't everyone have a craft supply closet? If not, this weekend might be the time to make one using wood and farmhouse brackets. Consider taking the doors off the closet to create a more open space.

Turn old pallet wood into an awesome storage crate for your home. Add wheels and customize to make it any size you want.

Do you get a lot of brown boxes sent to your house (don't worry we won't tell). Repurpose those boxes by covering them with cloth and add fun rope or other elements. Great for storage and the environment.

Need more repurposing ideas? Check this list of 31+ DIY projects out.

This cute file cabinet makeover was done using spray paint and contact paper. We just love the fresh and modern-looking file cabinet. This is a true cheap furniture makeover.

Nothing says clutter in your home like papers from school and beyond. Save all those memories and projects in an organized file box for your little ones.

Yes, there is another painted accent wall you could check out. Add bathroom shelves or new DIY artwork over your toilet this weekend.

Once you build shelves for one room, you may just want to keep going. Here is a way to use that old reclaimed wood to create another pipe bathroom shelf.

Are you sick of seeing wires around your mounted television. This corner shelf is the perfect DIY solution to help you hide those wires while still having a place for your cable box and DVD player (yes...we said, DVD player).

These shadow box frames have been a game-changer for us. Not only do they display our children's artworks, but they also easily store artworks. You will be happy once you build these DIY frames.

Create a specific place in your home for your child's creativity to run wild. You will be amazed at what they can create when given the freedom to do so.

This art display idea is way simpler. By reusing pallet wood you can easily make an art display to show off your child's creativity.

Here are 18+ DIY art display ideas you may want to try soon!

Use Ikea spice racks to add fun and cheap DIY shelving to a child's room. Not only will these shelves help you stay organized but they can act as easy wall decor. Get other DIY baby nursery ideas as well.

Use a mixture of kid artworks and adults to create a fun picture wall in your home. You can mix and match frames or keep to one style. The choice is yours. Here are 12+ other picture wall ideas you want to check out.

Are you in need of large artwork for a playroom or child's bedroom and you don't want to pay the expensive prices for large artworks? Why not create your own string art with an inspiring or personalized message to hang on the walls.

Showcase your family in matching frames. We love how this 9 grid square picture wall turned out. We will always cherish the memories in this black and white photo wall.

Short on time but want a simple artwork idea. This word canvas idea is the perfect way to create a personalized artwork easily.

Get rid of those dated drop ceiling tiles and replace them with new vinyl covers. We could not believe how much brighter our basement become with this simple home improvement project.