If you are looking for some at-home projects to keep you busy this autumn, we have put together some great things to do…
As the weather starts to get a little cooler, all those DIY and home improvement projects you’ve been putting off start to creep back into your consciousness, but which should you start with? The easiest and fastest, of course! Take a look at the following autumnal at-home projects and see if any inspire you to get creative.
- Give something a spritz
Few things are simpler than updating some off-the-peg accessories with a can of spray paint to make them more unique. A spokesperson for vidaXL suggests masking up a cost-effective mirror and making a more exciting statement piece for your hallway. Sounds good! While rose gold is still popular, so are more Scandinavian and art deco interior design tropes, so you can pick a trendy finish that’s really you.
- Be a mover and shaker
This will be the most cost-effective yet surprisingly effective tip, as you won’t have to buy anything new. If you want to give your home a freshen-up, try moving your key furniture pieces around. If you can, alter the focal point of the space to dramatically affect the perceived dimensions and shape, but if you can’t, how about swapping out a chair or two with some from other rooms and changing the orientation of a rug? It’s more revitalising than you think and will keep you warm on a chilly autumn day.
- A stitch in your time
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Here’s an idea for all you budding seamstresses and a great option in our list of at-home projects this Autumn. If you’ve been putting off hemming some curtains or have been hoarding fabric scraps to make new cushions, now is the time! Pop the radio on, make a cuppa and sit down to some slow sewing. You don’t need to be a master craftsperson to be able to whip up some covers or manage a neat hem, but it’ll be another thing crossed off your to-do list and will improve the look and comfort of a room, too. That’s a double win.
- Use it or lose it
Minimalism isn’t for everyone, but decluttering? That’s healthy for us all! When the season changes, it’s a great time to reassess what you’ve had on display or hanging around all year and if you’re not keen on something, get rid! Whether you sell it on, donate or throw away anything beyond salvaging, the sense of wellbeing you’ll enjoy from editing your home will be invaluable. Your house will be refreshed, cleaner and just more elegant, too, and if you enjoy decorating according to the time of year, you’ll have a delightfully blank canvas to start with.
- Unleash your artistic side
Before you panic that you don’t have an inner Picasso, there are easy ways to make art for your home. Start by collecting some frames that will make for a stylish gallery wall and then, get online and look for printable artworks. Lots of artists now offer instant downloads that you can print at home. And once in a frame, they look fantastic, yet won’t break the bank or cost a fortune to have professionally hung. You could make your own gallery wall in a single rainy autumn afternoon.
Don’t wish away your autumn weekends waiting for next summer, as they can be some of the best moments to give your home some extra attention. For a few pounds and some of your time, you could enjoy a refreshed and energised home that everyone will be convinced you’ve totally updated, despite only having completed a handful of super-simple projects. Let us know your thoughts on these at-home projects below…
