21 DIY Room Decor Ideas For Crafters (Who Are Also Renters)

Try these DIY room decor ideas that will bring more life into the home you’re renting!

In this article:

1. Creative Room Decor Ideas You Should Try
   1. String Light Decor
   2. Fabric Covered Styrofoam Balls
   3. Decorative Pillows
   4. Gold Trimmed Vase
   5. Jewelry Holder
   6. DIY Clothing Rack
   7. Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holders
   8. Watercolor Clock
   9. Dreamcatcher
   10. Faux Cactus
   11. Gem Mirror
   12. DIY Succulent Pot
   13. Bubbly Lava Lamp
   14. Fabric Quote Banner
   15. Tape Picture Frames
   16. Ikea Hack Floating Shelves
   17. DIY Fun Cork Board
   18. String Orbs
   19. Dotted Wall
   20. Storage Ottoman
   21. Candle Holder

DIY Room Decor Ideas for a Homey and Cozy Apartment

Creative Room Decor Ideas You Should Try

After all, DIYers still need to find a way to get their craft on, right? You can still get creative and show some flair, even if that space you call your room isn’t technically yours.

These DIY room decor ideas are my secrets to crafting and decorating when renting. Trust me, you’ll have a Pinterest-worthy place after all these DIY bedroom makeover ideas!

1. String Light Decor

The beauty of string lights is they’re so easy to manipulate. If you place them in enclosed spaces such as paper cups, they’ll instantly turn into makeshift lanterns as well.

2. Fabric Covered Styrofoam Balls

These fabric covered styrofoam balls look so intricate, but in reality, the fabric isn’t even sewn on. The secret lies in using a bunch of pins to secure the fabric pieces in place.

3. Decorative Pillows

Make your pillows more unique by adding a bit of flair to them. Personally, I’m a sucker for pompom pillows because they look so cute! This will certainly match your Hybrid Mattress. 

It’s hard to resist playing with the little pompoms on the sides as well.

4. Gold Trimmed Vase

Flowers will look absolutely gorgeous in this luxe gold trimmed vase. The straight lines of paint are made by sticking strips of tape on the glass and spraying the gold paint on.

Once the paint is dry, simply remove the tape.

5. Jewelry Holder

I love how you can use either wooden dowels or toilet paper rolls for this DIY jewelry holder. Using the latter definitely gives you a few plus points for upcycling, which in turn, helps save the Earth.

Wooden Dowels Definition: These are wooden cylindrical rods cut into short lengths typically for structural reinforcements in cabinet making.

6. DIY Clothing Rack

If you’re planning on assembling and disassembling this clothing rack a lot, I suggest doing this project without using wood glue. Be careful not to overload the rack as well, by only placing items you’re planning to wear for the week.

7. Mason Jar Makeup Brush Holders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24aVf_hani0

Give your makeup brushes a new home by decorating a mason jar with gold spray paint and glitter.

By the way, when spray painting, remember to do this outside. That way, you won’t make a mess in your rented room.

8. Watercolor Clock

Don’t forget to measure the clock hands for your watercolor clock. You’ll want the base of the clock to be larger than the hands.

By the way, when painting, it’s always better to start with the lighter color.

9. Dreamcatcher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcuZvcGh6Dg
Remember to pull tight on the knot before moving to another section of the dreamcatcher. Doing so will ensure your DIY dreamcatcher won’t sag and look poorly made.

10. Faux Cactus

Scared you won’t be able to keep a plant alive but still want some greenery in your room? Make a faux cactus room accent.

Start by choosing different sizes of rocks and paint them using green and white paint. You can even come up with different shades of green by mixing the two colors.

11. Gem Mirror

I’ve found thin lines look best for this gem mirror. If you want to follow the thickness of the contact paper placed on the mirror, measure out 1/8” on each side of the lines. Doing so will give you a thickness of 1/4”.

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12. DIY Succulent Pot

Don’t forget to use waterproof glue for your succulent pot. Doing so will ensure your craft withstands all the spills from when you water your succulent plant.

13. Bubbly Lava Lamp

You probably already have the main ingredients of the lava lamp in the kitchen or pantry. If you don’t, simply go to the nearest supermarket and grab some vegetable oil, water, and Alka-seltzer.

While you’re there, don’t forget to grab food coloring too.

14. Fabric Quote Banner

Don’t forget to cut the fabric bigger than what you’d like the banner to measure. Remember, you’ll still be sewing the edges to make the seams.

15. Tape Picture Frames

Display your favorite photos even if your landlord says you can’t drill holes into the walls for picture frames. All you have to do is place strips of tape to outline your photos.

That’s all it takes for this simple room decoration!

16. Ikea Hack Floating Shelves

Love Ikea but wish there was something you could to make it more “you?” Grab some contact paper and DIY your favorite Ikea buy!

You won’t even need more room decoration items for this project.

17. DIY Fun Cork Board

Hang your favorite photos and reminders on this fun and quirky cork board. Simply cut out a pineapple shape from your cork board and draw different sizes of triangles.

Then, grab a paintbrush, add a bit of green on top, and use a yellow color for some of the triangles.

18. String Orbs

Hang these string orbs from the ceiling to give you something to look at while you’re lying in bed. Get creative by blowing up the balloons in different sizes for one-of-a-kind orbs.

19. Dotted Wall

This is a great project for those who can’t get enough washi tape. If you’ve got a drawer full of differently-designed washi tape rolls, you may want to try this dotted wall for your room.

20. Storage Ottoman

Need room decor ideas with extra storage space hacks? Make a storage ottoman to help you organize your things.
Don’t forget to attach casters to the bottom to prevent scratches on the floor.

21. Candle Holder

DIY a stained glass effect with your candle holders. Simply attach different sheets of colored paper to your glass using a coat of Mod Podge.

You can even punch out designs on the paper to make it look more artistic.

 

Want to see more DIY room decor ideas? Check out this DIY temporary wallpaper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK6plKFsRE0

Yes, my DIY-loving friends, it still is possible to get crafting even if you’re renting a room. These room decor ideas will take care of that for you.

Who knows? Your landlord might even love what you’ve done with the place and they’ll get you to do a few projects for them as well.

Which DIY room decor ideas will you be trying soon? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on May 23, 2017, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.