4 Home DIY Trends You Have to Try Out

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Over the past two years home DIY projects have grown In popularity. With many of the population being stuck at home and having time on their hands, tackling home renovations or DIY projects became a comfort.

All over social media people were sharing their latest projects with pride, inspiring others to do the same. Lots of trends have come out of this and I for one have an ignited passion for creating and renovating my home now.

There’s lots of ideas and inspiration floating around the Internet. And with handy guides to accompany them, getting creative around the house has never been so easy.

So, with DIY projects being the “in” thing right now, here are 4 home DIY trends to keep an eye on and try out for yourself.

4 Home DIY Trends You Have to Try Out

UpCycled Furniture

Right now upcycled or refurbished furniture is very popular. Although this has been going on for decades, it’s become a lot more mainstream and trendy. With shows such as Find it, Fix it, Flog it and Money for Nothing in the spotlight, it’s no wonder more and more people are taking on DIY projects like this.

Finding an old set of drawers and breathing some new life into them can make a world of difference. Plus, it’s also a great way to practice being more sustainable and eco friendly.

There are lots of hidden treasures out there in charity shops, but also keep an eye out on sites such as gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. You may also have a local free Facebook page where people will list items that they just want gone.

It’s a good idea to keep your eye on these places as a lot of great pieces will be listed that just need a bit of TLC. Sometimes a good lick of paint is all that’s needed, but you have full creative control when it comes to creating your vision.

Unique Plant Pots

With plants becoming increasingly popular as of the past few years, especially since the beginning of 2020, it’s no surprise that unique and quirky plant pots are in style.

Plants are everywhere at the moment and more and more people are beginning to fill their homes with them. So, it’s only natural that the plants we keep in our homes deserve their own bit of style.

Unique plant pots are a great way to add something new to your home. You can experiment with colour to really brighten a room up or you could go the route of Mason jars and glass planters.

Whatever your personal style is, getting creative with plant pots and turning everyday objects such as tea pots or welly boots into homes for your plants couldn’t be easier. This would be a great activity to keep kids busy as well.

My son and I had a go at making our own plant pots out of air dry clay for my gran on mother’s day, and she loves them. There really is no limit here and you choose how simple or intricate the project will be.

The UK’s Most Do It Yourself Cities

As home DIY is becoming increasingly more popular, it’s fascinating to find out The UK’s Most Do It Yourself Cities. With many making the cut in Brandon Hire Stations findings, I’m happy to see Glasgow and Edinburgh make the list.

It has been very intriguing to see which cites throughout the UK are the most DIY orientated, but I wasn’t surprised by London taking the top spot. Across social media I have seen many London based accounts sharing their top DIY home tips and actually follow a few myself.

I do find it fascinating to see which UK cities are DIY orientated and how Brandon Hire Station have worked their scoring system.

Home DIY Trends - Wall Panels stock photo from pexels by Taryn Elliott of a wooden bed against a sage gree wooden panelled wall

Wall Panelling

Wall panels, they are everywhere at the moment aren’t they? Anytime I’m scrolling through Instagram reels I see a new video showing a plain wall being turned into a stunning feature with wood strips. And I’m here for it.

Having that contrast of colour and texture really adds to a room and creates an impact. But, it’s such a simple and easy DIY job.

When it comes to creating a feature or some dimension within a room, consider taking on a wall panel DIY project because the results are worth it. I love the way it can alter a room’s look by simply adding wood strips to a wall and painting. It’s amazing how changing up this one feature of a room can bring charm, character and depth to it.

It may sound like a big home DIY project to take on, but once you’ve done a little research and watched a few tutorials, you’ll be giving it a go in no time. Do make sure you research first on what kind of look you’re going for as there are a lot of styles to choose from.

We added a simple wood border in our hall to break up the high ceiling and long walls, and let me tell you, the difference it has made is huge.

Macramé

Despite reading countless articles about macramé home style pieces going out of style a few years ago, it seems that the tides have changed. Macramé is in trend again and becoming increasingly popular among those looking for new DIY craft projects to take on.

With social media filling up with people’s beautiful designs and creations, it’s no wonder that macramé is back in style.

There’s so much you can do with it, from creating hanging planters to simple wall decor, the choice is literally in your hands.

Not only is it a booming trend at the moment, it also makes for a fun DIY project. It’s super easy to get started and there are a lot of tutorials and information out there making it accessible to many.

When you find yourself yearning for that new project to take on for the home but you’re not looking to make any big changes, why not try out some macramé pieces.