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Some of the most special things in a home aren’t store-bought. They’re the slightly lopsided picture frame your kids painted or the garland you made together on a rainy afternoon. DIY decor projects are a wonderful way to spend time as a family and fill your home with personality without spending much.
Here are easy DIY home decor projects the whole family can make together.
Easy projects for all ages
1. Painted picture frames
Pick up inexpensive wooden frames at a craft or dollar store. Let kids paint them, add stickers or glue on buttons, then fill them with family photos or their artwork.
2. Handprint or footprint art
Press painted hands or feet onto canvas or cardstock and turn them into flowers, trees or animals. Add the date and it becomes a keepsake.
3. Paper or fabric garlands
Cut shapes from paper, felt or fabric scraps (hearts, stars, leaves) and string them up. Change them with the seasons.
4. Painted rocks
Collect smooth rocks, paint them with acrylic paint and seal with a clear coat. Use them as paperweights, garden markers or “kindness rocks” to hide around the neighborhood.
5. Mason jar lanterns and vases
Paint jars, wrap them in twine or let kids decorate them with tissue paper and glue. Add a battery tea light or fresh flowers.
Projects for older kids and teens
- Upcycled furniture: sand and paint a thrift-store side table or stool together.
- Macramé plant hangers: simple knots, beautiful results.
- Family gallery wall: pick frames, arrange them on the floor first and hang together.
- Stenciled pillow covers or tote bags with fabric paint.
- Wooden signs: paint a family name, a favorite quote or your house number.
Seasonal decor to make together
- Fall: leaf garlands, painted pumpkins and pinecone centerpieces.
- Winter: paper snowflakes, salt dough ornaments and popcorn garland. See more winter crafts for kids.
- Spring: tissue paper flowers and painted flower pots.
- Summer: seashell frames and painted wind chimes.
Tips for crafting with kids
- Cover your work space with a plastic tablecloth or newspaper.
- Use washable paints and glue for little ones.
- Let them make it their own. It doesn’t have to be perfect!
- Keep a “craft bin” stocked with basics so you’re ready for rainy days.
- Display their work proudly. Kids love seeing their creations around the house.
DIY decor FAQ
What supplies should I keep on hand?
Washable and acrylic paint, brushes, glue, scissors, cardstock, twine, mason jars, inexpensive frames and anything from nature like pinecones and rocks.
How do I keep DIY decor from looking cluttered?
Choose one or two spots to display family projects, like a gallery wall or a shelf, and rotate pieces with the seasons.
Want more cozy ideas? See these easy seasonal decor ideas, or grab my free printables in the Free Printables Library.
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