DIY Projects to Spruce Up Your Apartment

By Brittany Loeffler on May 31, 2017

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Just because you are in college doesn’t mean your apartment can’t have the same put-togetherness your parents’ house has. You may think it’s impossible to have a nicely decorated home on a college student’s budget, but we’re here to prove you wrong.

With a little bit of cash and some effort, you can complete these DIY projects and make your apartment feel like home.

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Hula-Hoop Chandelier

Add some lighting to a room by hanging this hula-hoop chandelier over your bed or coffee table in your living area. With just three materials — a hula-hoop, lace, and Christmas string lights — you can brighten a room or set some mood lighting. Make sure to place it near an outlet and have an extension cord so you can use your homemade chandelier.

Bar Cart

Keep it classy when it comes to your alcohol. Take this cart from Ikea and decorate with some metallic spray paint. Add some Christmas lights and stock with your favorite liquor. Include some classy drink ware, such as wine glasses and shot glasses. Add your own personality! Your friends will surely be impressed when they come over to pregame for the bar.

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Dry Erase Board

Make a DIY dry erase board so you and your roommates can communicate with each other. You can make lists of what groceries or cleaning supplies need to be picked up or reminders that your landlord is stopping by to fix the sink or cute little notes to encourage each other during finals week.

Easy and adorable, this is the perfect decoration to hang in your kitchen.

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Cord Wall Art

Don’t worry about hiding those electric cords anymore! Use them to decorate your wall. If you have an extra long cord coming from an outlet to your device, add some nails or thumbtacks into the wall to create a picture. Not only is it free to do, but it looks pretty cool too!

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Throw Pillows

Don’t leave your couch naked and lonely. Add some DIY throw pillows. This does involve some simple sewing, but if you remember anything from Home Ec, you’ll be fine. Stop by AC Moore or Joann Fabrics to pick up some iron-on decals to personalize your new pillows.

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Wallpaper Drawers

Add some pizzazz to your dull dresser drawers by gluing some colorful wallpaper on the sides. If you really want to go all in, line the inside of your dresser drawers with the patterned wallpaper too! Your secret funk will be revealed when you pull out your drawers.

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Washi Tape Walls

Just because your landlord won’t allow you to paint the walls in your apartment, doesn’t mean they need to stay white and bare. Buy some Washi tape to add some color to your walls and create unique designs only your apartment can have. Cover the entire wall, or just a section of it; it’s up to you!

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Key and Mail Organizer

You’ll need to have a toolbox handy for this DIY project. Make sure to never lose your keys again with this key and mail organizer. Hang it up right by the front door so you and your roommates can grab your keys on the way out and place the mail on your way in.

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Mason Jar Storage

Store your makeup or bathroom necessities in beautifully designed mason jars. Head over to your local hardware store and buy some classy looking drawer knobs and glue them to the lids of the jars. Not only does this make your bathroom look like a pampering kingdom, it also keeps you super organized.

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Box Storage Shelves

Stay organized with these boxed storage shelves. No toolbox needed! Organize your belongings in their own cubbies. The best thing about this DIY project is that you can arrange the boxes as needed! Add some hooks to the bottom to hang keys, sunglasses, or umbrellas. Super convenient!

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Mason Jar Bathroom Storage

Organize your bathroom and give it a rustic feel with these painted mason jars. Paint them any color you’d like to match your bathroom. Mason jars come in various shapes and sizes, so you have tons of choice for what you need to store. Place them on the sink counter or shelves in the bathroom.

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Mug Rack

If you’re like most college students, coffee is a separate food group. Keep your mugs always ready for your next brew with these hooks. Perfect for saving space in your kitchen cabinets and keeping the coffee right next to the coffee maker, this DIY project can easily be done with some simple tools and hand towel holders.

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Fabric Headboard

Spice up your bedroom with a DIY homemade fabric headboard. A headboard will pull your room together and make it look more sophisticated than just having a mattress and a bed in your room. This also gives you the opportunity to play with funky fabrics and make a centerpiece for your room, something that immediately draws someone’s eyes.

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