Tired of boring and commonplace interiors of the same type? Do you want to create something unique, individual and very special? After all, the atmosphere in any room is primarily dictated by accessories, and many of the bottoms can be easily made on your own - it's not so difficult! Moreover, we are ready to help you and offer 15 interesting ideas for inspiration.
1. Patchwork carpet
A patchwork carpet is made of all kinds of colorful and multi-textured patches. This can be the remains of other floor coverings, leather, old jeans, outerwear, sweaters, frayed upholstery, and any other textile fragments.
The peculiarity of patchwork is in the play of textures and shades, and also in its uniqueness. It is impossible in principle to make two identical carpets. This decor is good for eclectic interiors, country, Provence, boho, Scandinavian style and even a loft.
There are two main manufacturing techniques: stitching different flaps around the edges in a random order, and tying long flaps in a different sequence.
2. Decorative pillows
One of the most functional accessories is not only practical but also surprisingly cozy. These are not only cushions, but also substrates for chairs and armchairs, decor for the bedroom, decorations for the nursery.
In addition to the usual rectangles and squares, it is easy to sew rollers, round, Turkish pillows, pillows with buffs, complex geometric shapes. Romantic hearts, funny animals, elegant flowers, luxurious velvet with tassels, delicate silk with lace - don't limit your imagination!
3. Embroidery
Embroidery is one of the simplest and undeservedly forgotten ways to decorate any textile. This is especially true for rustic styles, artsy classics, Scandinavian trends and eclecticism, which gravitates towards handmade.
Repeat similar motives on different things: pillows, curtains, tablecloths, hooks, potholders, napkins, towels. These do not have to be complex drawings, even one small expressive element will become a kind of logo for your unique interior.
Embroidery is also good as paintings on the walls in traditional styles. If you like to embroider complex art canvases - use it to the fullest! Such author's decor is now appreciated more than ever, because individuality is in fashion.
4. Bean bag
The legendary beanbag chair quickly burst into fashion and is still not losing ground. Children dream about it, and adults appreciate cozy relaxation. Another plus is the affordable price, especially if you sew the bag yourself.
The classic shape is a pear with a comfortable handle for moving. As a filler, polystyrene foam is most often used, which is additionally covered with an inner cover so that the outer one can be easily removed and washed.
The lightning is at the bottom: so it does not catch the eye and does not press anywhere. The dimensions depend on who will use the bag. The main fabrics are unpretentious oxford in all its variety of colors, textured micro-corduroy, soft flock, even eco-leather.
Just remember that you will have to clean this case frequently. So choose fabrics that you can handle on your own. And they will fit into the interior thanks to the selection of colors and textures.
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5. Herbarium in the interior
With all the eco-trends and fashion for natural materials, the same graceful natural jewelry is especially appreciated. And what could be more natural than a beautiful decorative herbarium assembled by your own hands?
Dried flowers and leaves look great in frames, and especially in compositions of several mini-paintings. From them, you can also collect dead wood and romantic bouquets in decorative vases.It looks interesting to apply or paint all kinds of surfaces using stencils of dried flowers and leaves.
It is recommended to harvest plants in dry weather, choosing only healthy and whole samples. Cut too thick stems lengthwise, carefully clean the dug out plant from the earth, and dry all cut leaves from moisture.
It is better to dry the herbarium in a separate folder and under strong pressure. It can be a heavy book or special boards tied with bundles. Periodically change the leaflets that you use to transfer the plants so that they are always dry.
6. Weaving with ribbons
Braided ribbon jewelry is very simple, but very bright. Huge canvases can be weaved quickly and easily from luscious colorful satin of different widths. Decorative pillows, all kinds of covers and stands designed in this way look interesting.
There are no secrets in the technology: the ribbons are shifted with the most common wicker lattice, like a basket or the top of a pie. And when you fill your hand, you can experiment with order and alternation, creating more and more new patterns.
7. DIY knitted decor
The possibilities for knitted decor in the interior are almost endless: from small openwork napkins to whole ottomans or bedspreads. Knitted covers for vases, flowerpots and cups look interesting. It is easy to knit even a whole blanket on a sofa from a thick, dense thread.
Tired of old crocheted openwork napkins? Even they can breathe new life into them and assemble a fancy wall panel, decorating it with voluminous flowers, buttons or stones.
Diversify the interior of the nursery with easily knitted toys. Moreover, there are many schemes of all kinds of animals and characters: you don't even have to invent anything on your own. Perhaps one of the creations will become the beloved friend of the precious child!
8. Photo printing
There is nothing easier than ordering photo printing with any patterns and ornaments in any size. And then - act at your own discretion and do not deny yourself anything.
Stickers, comic frames, and posters are all the rage, which pop culture fashion brought with it. Print your favorite images onto vinyl and paste over your refrigerator, cabinets or walls.
Want to paint a surface but lack the skills? Print interesting drawings and patterns, because modern materials allow you to get the most natural picture.
Printed paintings are actively used, whether they are reproductions of artists or their own photographs. And to make the composition look fresher and more modern, compose the canvas from several volumetric blocks instead of a solid array of photo wallpapers.
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9. Furniture aging
Aged, shabby furniture will harmoniously complement different styles: from loft to Provence. You don't have to buy valuable antiques for this, because you can do everything yourself.
There is already a special craquelure varnish on sale, which, when properly applied and hardened, imitates a paint cracked from old age. The same technology creates the popular golden spider web effect on the surface.
Making scuffs even easier: just a few sheets of sandpaper of different grain sizes and finishing varnish. To whiten, take a regular light paint, but apply it in a loose and uneven layer with a barely dampened brush or sponge.
The most expressive effect is provided by brushing, but here you will need a special machine. But the noble patina is easily applied by hand with brushes and rags. And don't forget to replace the hardware with worn gold, bronze or silver!
10. The art of ikebana
Ikebana is a complex centuries-old oriental art that can be mastered over the years. At the same time, even small compositions will perfectly enliven the interior, and not necessarily only Japanese.
The main principle is the harmony of shapes, sizes or colors. The original Japanese composition is always based on an equilateral triangle as its main symbol.
Strictly observe the proportions between the vase and the bouquet, do not overuse the number of shades. At the same time, asymmetry is needed, so arrange the elements at different angles.
In ikebana, there must be three main lines:
- It is based on a strong, reliable and strictly vertical stem, around which the composition is built. It symbolizes the sky.
- The second stem is about a third lower than the first. It is installed slightly tilted and symbolizes a person.
- The third level is the shortest lower stems at the base of the composition, which naturally symbolize the earth.
11. Bottle decor
It is not at all necessary to throw out unnecessary bottles, because they can always be adapted for the benefit of the business. Especially - beautiful and textured containers made of dense and strong glass.
The simplest options are vases and candlesticks. At a minimum, it is enough to cut off the neck, and at the maximum, you can paint, paste over with decor, decorate with threads and fabric, paint the surface.
A sturdy, stable bottle - an extraordinary base for a table lamp. Choose a shade of a rich shade to match, and you will get an original play of textures.
Stylish and interesting solution - wall compositions from bottles. They are fixed in a chaotic manner using brackets. And inside you can collect whole decorative compositions, lay out garlands or just arrange flowers.
12. Concrete decor
Concrete mix is an inexpensive, simple and readily available material. And most importantly, it is very practical and multifunctional, so use it even for interior decoration.
Now massive concrete decor is in vogue: vases, flowerpots, all kinds of containers. To make them, you will need cement itself, sand and gravel, water, wire for reinforcement, film and a mold for casting. The form can even be made of thick cardboard.
To prevent the solution from sticking to the walls of the mold, lubricate them with a special solution, grease or even vegetable oil. The recommended wall thickness for the flowerpot is 5-6 cm. If they are thinner, first lay the reinforcing wire.
After 3-4 days, you can take the product out of the mold. And then leave it in a cool shaded place until it hardens completely. On top, do whatever you want with the concrete: leave it as it is, paint, decorate with a mosaic of fine glass, pebbles or broken tiles, paint.
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13. DIY candles
With homemade decorative candlesticks, everything is clear, but what if we go further? Making candles with your own hands is much easier than it seems at first glance.
You will need molds, wicks, a melting container, a saucepan for a steam bath, foil, dyes and the material itself: wax, stearin, paraffin - at your discretion. For staining, ordinary wax crayons are enough, if somewhere in the boxes the packaging has long been lying aimlessly.
You can decorate ready-made candles with anything: coffee beans, shells, stones, painting, dried flowers. An interesting feature is a fragmentation candle, to create which, before each new layer of wax, you need to throw shards of ice from the freezer.
14. Decorative jars
Ordinary kitchen jars can also be added to the case. Wash them thoroughly and fill them with whatever the soul is in. For the kitchen, for example, jars of cereals, pasta of various shapes and shades, with all kinds of spices, herbs and dried fruits are ideal. This decor is also very functional!
For a children's room in a jar, you can make a classic snow globe or a decorative aquarium in which artificial algae are poured with ordinary tinted water.
Collect a whole fairy forest in a jar using dried moss, twigs and flowers. Even decorative sand or pebbles, laid out in layers, look fresh and interesting.
15. Balls of thread
You probably know these popular home garlands of colorful openwork balls, empty inside? Making them yourself is as easy as shelling pears. To do this, you only need colored threads, regular PVA glue and balloons.
First, inflate the balloons to the correct size so that they remain firm. Pierce a bottle of PVA glue and pull the thread through it so that it is immediately impregnated and there is no need to coat the base.
Gently wrap the ball until you achieve the desired tightness, then carefully secure the end of the thread. When the structure dries up, after a few hours, gently burst and remove the ball.
Decorate the finished product with sparkles, flowers - whatever. In addition to a decorative garland on the wall, balls of threads can be used instead of Christmas tree decorations, as a lampshade for a lamp and as elements of any other artistic compositions.
