7 DIY Room Project Ideas to Try

New Year has come and we all have written down and sworn to keep up with our New Year’s resolutions. It’s time for good, positive changes in our lives and a new chance to do something right.

But some of us still feel the lack of motivation to finally start the new regime and fill our lives with good habits and positive vibes. Often the environment we live in influences our motivation and ability to push forward, and our house is the place where we spend most of our time.

So why not try something cool that will change your environment and inspire you for new accomplishments? Here are 7 DIY room project ideas that will satisfy your creativity and get you motivated!

DIY Storage Basket

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is becoming more organized. Organization is a great booster of motivation and productivity, and the best way to start getting more organized is to make the space you live in more organized.

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For this DIY project you’ll need:

• cardboard box
• jute cord
• hot glue gun
• scissors

To make this cute storage basket, follow these steps:

1. Cut the flaps off the box
2. Take the jute cord and start wrapping it around the box, putting glue on every inch of the jute cord.
3. Continue wrapping up till the very top of the box and when you’re finished cut it off.

Voila! You’ve turned a plain cardboard box into a perfect storage basket which will not only help you become a more organized person but is also a nice and cute piece of décor. You can also decorate it with a piece of linen fabric or put little bows on it. It’s all up to your creativity!

Hanging shelves

Have a boring plain white wall in your room? Don’t know what to do with it? These cool shelves are not only nice pieces of décor for your room, but can also serve as extra storage space. They are very easy to make and are very practical.

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For this DIY project you’ll need:

• wooden boards
• rope cord
• scissors
• metal rings
• drill

To make these awesome hanging shelves, follow these steps:

1. If you have wooden boards of the same size, you won’t need to cut them. But if you don’t, use a saw to cut them into even-sized pieces. 24 inches would be a perfect size.
2. Drill two holes on each of the opposite sides of the boards. Make sure there’s the same distance between them.
3. Cut two pieces of the cord, fold them in half and put the folded end under the metal ring, make a loop knot.
4. There should be four strands of the rope hanging from the ring. Pull the strands through each of the holes in a board. Make the knots. Cut off the excess cord.
5. Drill holes in the wall and so you can hang your shelves.

Cute coasters

This DIY project is a perfect way to have fun and make something useful for your home.

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For this DIY project you’ll need:

• popsicle sticks
• glue gun
• wood varnish
• scissors
• paintbrush

To make these cool coasters, follow these steps:

1. Cut the sticks to make them rectangular and same-sized.
2. Brush the popsicle sticks with varnish and let them dry.
3. Glue sticks together.
4. Paint the coasters in any color your want.

Candles from seashells

Want to turn your home into a cozy and romantic place? Then this DIY project is definitely for you!

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For this DIY project you’ll need:

• some straight standing shells
• melted wax
• wicks with holders

To make these cute candles, follow these steps:

1. Clean the shells.
2. Pour some melted way into them.
3. Gently place wicks with holders into each shell and let the wax thicken.

Cup holder

Too many cups piling up in your kitchen? This DIY project will definitely help you organize them and make your kitchen look prettier.

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For this DIY project you’ll need:

• Pallet
• Hooks and nails
• Hammer
• Paint

To make this awesome cup holder, follow these steps:

1. Paint the pallet into any color you want, let it dry.
2. Place the hooks and adjust them to the pallet.
3. Enjoy!

To-do list

Trying to keep up with that “becoming organized” New Year’s resolution? Then this DIY project is for you!

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You’ll need:

• Photo frame with any glass
• Dry erase marker (not permanent)
• Cardstock and scissors

To make this cool to-do list, follow these steps:

1. Take the photo frame and replace the background with a cardstock of any color. Make sure that it fits the size of the frame.
2. Clean the glass and write anything you need to do later.

Photo wall display

It’s always important to cherish your memories! This cool DIY photo wall display will be a perfect piece of décor for your room!

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For this DIY project you’ll need:

• photos of your choice
• glue

To make this cool to-do list, follow these steps:

1. Place your photos on the wall in any shape and way you want.
2. Glue them and make sure that they stick well to the wall.
3. Enjoy!

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