Simple Decorating Ideas

Redecorating doesn’t have to mean big budgets. Here are some nice simple – often very inexpensive, decorating ideas to give your home a fresh look.

Jelly Fish Lights - Roxy Russel Design — Jelly Fish Lights – Roxy Russel Design

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What do you think of this decorating idea?

Would you do something like this if you could?

Here’s a clever way to turn toilet papers rolls into a wall art!

How amazing is this mural? Where does illusion end and reality begin?

Here are two creative ways of using branches to create a unique feature wall. Which of the two would you like in your home?

Looking for a fun Halloween decoration for your backyard? Here’s one that uses chicken wire.

Last week we showed you a clever way to carve a pumpkin using a template and a drill. Here's one that someone with real talent has created.

This idea might take a bit of time, but I think it is well worth the effort. A template and a drill will allow you to create almost any design.

Why buy wall decor, when you can make one! Here's an idea that uses strings. Crafty or Tacky?

Why buy wall decor, when you can make one! Here's an idea that uses buttons. Thumbs up?

Here are two similar but different ways to use beech wood for decorative purposes.

All you need to make your flower vase interesting are a few pennies!

Looking for a simple weekend project? Why not make one of these hanging mason jar lanterns?

Here's the real cup to go with the 'cup bookshelves' we posted earlier. Thumbs up?

We're betting your fence doesn't look like this! We think it's a great way to recycle a picket fence. Do you?

If your house has a rustic feel, then these floors could be for you. What do you think – WIN or FAIL?

Here’s a simple decorating idea using recycled window frames! What do you think – win or fail?

Here’s a simple decorating idea you can do with the kids! Just fix them with Bluetac and you can remove them if and when they go past their 'use by date'. What do you think?

Here's an idea to get your creative juices flowing. How about some scrabble pieces in the bathroom that say

It's free, it's natural and in my opinion, very attractive. My only concern is that you would need a "neater" branch, if you actually wanted to close the curtains.

I always worry when I have to rely on a translation, but I think this Escher inspired floor was created by

Yep - Some of my family members could do with these little prompts.

Do you remember our 'penny floor' post a couple of days back? We've discovered it's the work of Amanda Edwards of Mandolin Mosaics. You'll find complete instructions on her site at http://www.mandolinmosaics.com/installations.php

Fan Denice McNeill sent us this image. All it takes is a lot of patience and a very good bonding agent - and, of course, an awful lot of coins. Thank you Denice!

Hmmmm... I love my records (even though I rarely play them) so I could never do this. But if you've got a drawer full of those awful Readers Digest sets here are two vinyl record repurposing ideas. What do you think?

Tucked away in the back of my cupboards are a few plates very similar to these. Given to me as keepsakes, I can't bear to throw them away - maybe this is the solution?

How's this for a unique feature wall. It is simply made from tree branches attached to the wall and painted.

Does this sort of decorating style work for you?

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