Bored at Home During Home Quarantine? Here are Some Quick DIY Projects for Your Home!

If you have been indoors for days and weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Things might seem like they are getting chaotic and you may be feeling bored and unproductive. To interrupt the infection curve and contain the spread of the virus, it is important for you to stay at home and practice social distancing.

While on one hand all this free time might seem like a dream scenario to finally finish reading that book, take up meditation, work on your fitness, cook healthy meals and find time to enjoy activities you couldn’t before- it could also lead to extreme boredom and loneliness. To keep you occupied, we have listed some easy and creative interior décor ideas that you can quickly DIY to refresh your space and boost your morale.

Blanket Ladder

Turn a simple ladder into something spectacular with a DIY blanket ladder. All you need is a rustic wooden ladder and some blankets (preferably with tassels and pompoms). In fact, why limit yourself to blankets and throws, this DIY hack can be used for a towel rack, scarf rack, coat rack, magazine race… the possibilities are endless. 

Coconut Shell Planter

Instead of buying a new planter, why not make use of simple leftovers from the kitchen? Re-use a coconut shell to add a bit of green in your home. Use them as a table planter or drill holes and use thick thread to hang them- these planters are perfect for your DIY project. You can plant succulents, cacti, air plants or any other small houseplants in these eco-friendly and sustainable planters.

DIY Bed Headboard

Headboards have the power to elevate your bedroom’s décor and make the ceiling look taller. And they don’t require a huge investment. You can DIY a headboard for your bed using some reclaimed wood and paint. For a great wooden paint and finish, explore the range of wooden paints from Berger Paints India. 

Succulents Terrarium

For home décor ideas, succulent terrarium can transform a simple glass container and inexpensive plants into a swoon-worthy object of beauty. They are easy to make, low maintenance and offer great aesthetic for the home. And if you’re a plant lover, you are likely to have most of these items on hand. All you need is a clear glass vessel you can easily find in the kitchen, small pebbles and rocks, soil, succulents and cacti in various shapes and sizes. 

Gallery Wall

Don’t let photos just live on your phone. Browse through pictures in your gallery and bookmark the ones that warm your heart the most. This can also be a great mood lifter, reminding you of all the great time and people in your life. Next, print out the pictures using a colour printer, we recommend using paper in high GSM. Pick out a wall for your gallery wall and hang the photos- you can use fairy lights, hangers and clips or DIY a wire wrack. 

Homemade Candles

Homemade candles are an amazing home décor addition, especially when they are filled in quirky and colourful jars. Candles add warmth, cosiness and light to every space. When you make your own candles, you can use essential oils you love the most or even try combining a few fragrances. For inspiration, orange blossom with clove and lavender with white musk pair extremely well. If you are making your own candles, ensure that you work with hot wax safely; the last thing you want right now is an unwanted trip to the hospital and keep away from children and pets.

Tinted Glass Jar

Don’t throw away old jars and bottles. A lot of glassware we get rid of in our recycle bin can be up-cycled by adding a bit of tint and colour. They look delightful sitting in front of a sunny window or holding a bunch of fresh flowers. You can also use tinted glass jars to organise bits and pieces, store away essentials or simply as fancy and colourful glassware. 

Pressed Flower Frame

You don’t have to discard beautiful flowers again. You can turn them into a decorative framed dried flower wall arrangement. Pick out a range of colourful flowers from your garden. Trim to ensure you remove all leaves and stems. Next, store them between the pages of a heavy book for about a week or so. Once the flowers have dried out, you can add them to a frame and hang it in the window or on a wall.  

DIY Accent Wall

Accent walls are an excellent way to spice up any room. And with so much free time on hands, you can easily create a stunning custom look in your home. If you are thinking of taking up this project in the next few weeks, ensure you do it in a space you can live without for a few days. Pick a corner or wall and decide on the colour flow in the room. Do your research; learn some DIY painting tricks and skills online and use the colour wheel to pick the perfect accent wall colour combinations. There is plenty to keep you occupied for your DIY accent wall project and you will definitely learn some new skills. 

Add Patterns to Plain White Dishware

Transform otherwise boring dishes and bowls into one of a kind showpiece with ceramic paint and sharpie. If you plan on adding patterns to the inside of the dishware, keep the piece out of the kitchen and use it to store your jewelry and small accessories instead. 

Coasters

There is much more you can do to old clothes and fabrics than just turn it into a mop or cleaning duster. This is a great way to use colourful fabric scraps and incorporate it into your home décor. They will save your furniture from hot/cold drinks and you can also use them to add a pop of colour to your small planter and organiser. All you require is some fabric scraps (we love prints like ikat, Moroccan and paisley), hot glue gun, scissors and your imagination. It’s time to get crafty! 

Origami Home Décor

Anyone who tried the ancient Japanese art of origami will know that precision and patience can yield big rewards. Researches have shown that origami can help with anxiety and relieve stress. You can use your quarantine time learning the art of origami with various sources easily available online. Decorating with origami accessories can add a dose of chic geometry to a room. We particularly love how origami style accessories in pink and orange add a bit of colour and cheer to this grey and white bedroom. 

Arts and Crafts for Kids

Since so many people are hoarding on toilet paper to prepare for quarantine, there is ought to be a lot of cardboard roll waste. Instead of throwing it away, why not have some fun with your little one and make some fun DIY crafts. You will need empty rolls, colourful chart paper, glue, blunt scissor and sketch pen. You can proudly display these crafty pieces created by your kid on a bookshelf or windowsill.

Suitcase Furniture

Now that your travel plans are certainly on hold for a while, your luggage is most likely to continue to collect dust and get rusty as it sits on the shelves and take up space. If you have a vintage suitcase, you can use it as vanity set, cat bed and even shelving units for books, vinly records etc. Or you can stack up a few suitcases together and create your custom piece of furniture that will double up as storage- think bedside table, coffee table or benches.

DIY bouquet

Flowers and plants are proven to perk up not just your home space but also liven up your mood. And you certainly don’t have to splurge hundreds of rupees on a floral bouquet. You can DIY your own, with leaves and flowers carefully picked out from your garden. We love how some eucalyptus leaves in a colourful vsase refreshes this home office space. If you’re working from home in the coming weeks, this DIY is perfect for you! 

Just because you are stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time. We hope these quick DIY tips inspire you to get creative and pick up a project for your home in the coming weeks. Let’s stay home, help flatten the infection curve and stop the spread of COVID-19. And don’t forget to tag us at @BergerPaintsIndia if you use any of these DIY tips to create something special for your home.