Looking for some cheap DIY decor ideas for the living room? When it comes to decorating, you need not spend a ton of money to have awesome furniture and decor. When it comes to creative and cool furnishings, often the things you can make for your home look better than anything you can buy in stores. If you’ve seen the little plastic fake chalkboard labels on things for sale in stores, you will know exactly what I mean. When stores start selling copies of the top DIYs on Pinterest, you know your love of making things is about to pay off big. Make the home decor of your dreams while maintaining your budget so you can retire early, go on that big vacation or whatever it is you’d rather save that money for. Make these cool projects this weekend and get to decorate anyway. From wall art to seating to coffee tables and mantle decor, we have you covered when it comes to the best DIY living room decor ideas you can make inexpensively.

1. DIY Hanging Frames

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DIY Hanging Frames, a popular budget living room decor idea pick from this roundup and a popular choice on this list

These pretty hanging frames look great with black and white photos, kids artwork, minimalist watercolors you make yourself or even some of the cool art ideas you can print and download at home. Decorate those blank living room walls with these craft DIY frames. I made mine for a dollar each, how is that for budget friendly?

3. DIY Basket Wall Art

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DIY Basket Wall Art, one worth bookmarking from this list and a charming touch that upgrades the space instantly

I just added this cool DIY wall art idea to my living room, and I absolutely love the simplicity of this basket art. Easy to make, you can paint these in about an hour and have them hanging on your wall in another.

4. DIY Scalloped Pillow Case

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DIY Scalloped Pillow Case, a charming touch that upgrades the space instantly and a look worth copying this year

5. Aged Inexpensive Galvanized Planters

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Aged Inexpensive Galvanized Planters, a budget living room decor idea that looks far pricier than it is

6. DIY Mason Jar Vanity Light

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DIY Mason Jar Vanity Light, worth adding to the seasonal decor rotation and a project worth repeating every year

7. Crate Coffee Table

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Crate Coffee Table, a charming touch that upgrades the space instantly and a warm touch worth adding to any room

An easy DIY living room decor idea, this cool project requires no woodworking skills. Simply purchase four crates from Michaels crafts, Walmart or Amazon as well as four furniture legs, then paint or stain them the color you want. Assembly is easy and you can have this cool DIY coffee table idea sitting in your living room by tomorrow.

8. DIY Windmill

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DIY Windmill, a budget living room decor idea worth bookmarking for later and a look the whole room benefits from

10. DIY Cotton Wreath For Only $10

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DIY Cotton Wreath For Only $10, an idea worth saving for later and a satisfying weekend project worth the effort

Make this DIY living room decor idea to create that DIY Magnolia Homes look you love. Joanna Gaines loves to decorate with a cotton wreath and so should you. Perfect with the popular vintage, rustic farmhouse look, this pretty wreath can be made cheaply, no need to pay full price from Magnolia Market.

11. DIY Pallet Wood Letter

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DIY Pallet Wood Letter, quick enough to finish in an afternoon and a satisfying weekend project worth the effort

12. Succulent Arrangement

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Succulent Arrangement, a budget living room decor idea worth bookmarking for later and a popular choice on this list

15. Rosemary Pressed Herb Candles

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Rosemary Pressed Herb Candles, a piece that looks far pricier than it is and a charming accent worth trying soon

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DIY Black Gold Gallery Wall, a piece that looks far pricier than it is and a warm touch worth adding to any room

17. DIY Faux Fireplace

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DIY Faux Fireplace, a budget living room decor idea worth recreating this year and a popular choice on this list

19. DIY Moroccan Candle Holders

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DIY Moroccan Candle Holders, a charming accent worth trying soon and one of the prettier picks from this roundup

20. Macrame Plant Hanger

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Macrame Plant Hanger, a charming accent worth trying soon and a charming touch that upgrades the space instantly

21. Drop Cloth Curtain

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Drop Cloth Curtain, a popular choice on this list and a budget friendly budget living room decor idea worth trying

22. Make a Perpetual Block Calendar

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Make a Perpetual Block Calendar, one of the prettier picks from this roundup and worth recreating for the season

23. Make a Tray from a Frame

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Make a Tray from a Frame, a satisfying weekend project worth the effort and one worth bookmarking from this list

27. DIY Metallic Rope Throw Basket

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DIY Metallic Rope Throw Basket, a popular choice on this list and a favorite budget living room decor idea worth copying

29. Giant Ombre Pom Pom Blanket

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Giant Ombre Pom Pom Blanket, a piece that looks far pricier than it is and a warm touch worth adding to any room

30. Large Wall Decor

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Large Wall Decor, an idea worth trying this season and simple enough for a beginner and pretty enough for guests

31. DIY Hurricane Lanterns

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DIY Hurricane Lanterns, a popular choice on this list and an easy budget living room decor idea worth saving for later

33. Make A Wall Mirror

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Make A Wall Mirror, simple enough for a beginner and pretty enough for guests and a look worth copying this year

35. Industrial Curtain Rod Using PVC Pipe

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Industrial Curtain Rod Using PVC Pipe, a warm touch worth adding to any room and worth recreating for the season

36. Temporary Tattoo Vase

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Temporary Tattoo Vase, a look worth copying this year and a favorite budget living room decor idea worth copying

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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