Brighten your home with these budget-friendly projects.
Carla Antonio
The winter months can become monotonous quickly, especially if you’re stuck inside.
Alexandra Gateris a home decor YouTuber and the author ofOwn Your Space.
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“Moodboarding is so helpful when planning the style of your space,” she says.
There are plenty of peel-and-stick products to choice from depending on what you want to DIY.
For example, for bathrooms and kitchens, add peel-and-stick tile.
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For bedrooms or living rooms, trypeel-and-stick trim.
“I love peel-and-stick products for floors,backsplash tile, and countertops,” Gater says.
“Theyre removable but also instantly transform outdated elements in a space.”
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“Wallpaper usually makes my heart skip a beat,” she says.
“There are just so many pretty patterns out there.
I also love how it adds texture to a room.”
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Transform Thrifted Items
The winter is a great time to hunker down and give new life tothrifted furniture.
She says that people shouldn’t be scared to buy and invest in pieces they love.
“If you invest in pieces you love, youll bring them with you to your next space.
Things can move with you rental-to-rental.
Add Texture
Another easy DIY to tackle during the winter months is to addtexture to the wallsin your home.
One of these ways is byapplying beadboardto the walls in your home.
Finish off the beadboard by adding pieces of trim to the top to give it a polished look.
When it’s time to move out, simply remove the boards and fill in the nail holes.
