Fun Ways To Make Your Home Your Own: 10 Interesting Ideas

1. Built In Shelving

Built-ins are all the rage right now. Yet, each one is unique to the home it’s in. Why not put your own unique twist on this fun trend by adding shelves to your house’s one awkward nook?

You might even build your own built-in unit from scratch if you have some extra square footage to play with. The entire process only takes eight days and a few hundred dollars.

2. Choose Funky Light Fixtures

Don’t have the time or patience for built-in shelving? Make your home your own with funky light fixtures. Swap dusty lamp shades for glass globes, and pendants for chandeliers to create a look that’s totally you.

A quick Google search will reveal hundreds of unique shapes and styles so you can mix and match the fixtures throughout your home.

3. Paint Your Front Door

Are you really looking to make a statement and show off your personality? Coat your front door in your favorite color.

This simple home improvement project is inexpensive and can set the tone for the rest of your home. Plus, it makes for a great conversation starter as it’s often the first thing guests see.

4. Display Your Own Art

What’s more interesting than your own art? If you love to paint or sketch, frame your masterpieces and hang them up around the house.

This fun idea will add personality to your home and give you a huge confidence boost — especially when guests compliment the art adorning your walls.

5. DIY A Barn Door

Whether your style is farmhouse, industrial or something more niche, your home could benefit from a sliding barn door.

Use traditional materials like wood planks or go modern with sheet metal. As long as you have the tools, you could have your new door up in just a few days.

6. Customize Seating

Is your furniture overdue for an update? Refresh your seating arrangement with customized chairs, sofas and sectionals.

Look for furniture you can easily rearrange and don’t be afraid to add some alternative seating like bean bag chairs, hammocks and hanging chairs. These options will add texture and fluidity to your space and invite guests to make themselves at home.

7. Use Removable Wallpaper

If you don’t want to commit to permanent wallpaper or a new paint shade, cover your walls in removable wallpaper. This material comes in thousands of colors, patterns and prints so you can create whatever look you want.

Plus, it’s temporary so you can easily remove it whenever you feel the need for a change.

8. Go Crazy With Tile

Adding tile to your home is another popular design choice these days. However, with so many choices, you’re bound to choose a unique style and pattern. Plus, you can add them to fun and funky parts of your home like the entryway or sitting room.

9. Paint The Stairs

If your staircase is plain bare and boring, grab some removable wallpaper or a can of paint and personalize each step. Paint the risers and treads or decorate the staircase spindles. Alternatively, you could add a bright stair runner that complements your unique taste.

10. Add Interesting Hardware

Sometimes, the smallest details make the biggest impression. Such is the case with hardware. Typically, homeowners opt for neutral metal drawer pulls and handles because they blend in with the rest of the room.

However, if you’re looking to make a statement, adding colorful, handmade hardware to your cabinets and drawers is an excellent way to do so.

Making Your House a Home

The spaces in your home should reflect your personality and make you feel good — regardless of whether they fit a current style or trend. After all, your house isn’t a home without you, so you might as well make it uniquely yours.

Decorate however you see fit and display your favorite knickknacks. Paint the walls whatever shade you prefer and rest easy knowing your home looks exactly how you want it to.

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Oscar Collins is the managing editor at Modded, where he writes about cars, fitness, the outdoors and more. Check out @TModded for regular updates!