Bringing greenery into your living space doesn’t require you to break your bank.
Ever thought your porch needed a touch more greenery? Or perhaps your living room can enjoy the tranquility of a mountain stream? In this article, we’ll dive into budget-friendly nature DIYs that will not only have your guests talking but inspire you to infuse your home with earth’s charm.
1. The Perfect DIY Indoor Plant Corner
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a piece of the outdoors in your living space? The trick is to leverage on low-maintenance greenery like snake plants and pothos to create a vibrant space. These plants will need minimal effort to setup and regular water to help them thrive. Apart from that, they just take care of themselves!
All you have to do is find a sunny spot, a few pots from your local thrift store, and a bit of soil. If you want less work, head down to your local gardening shop, and they have young plants potted and ready to go!
Arrange your plants at different heights for a more layered look, kind of like a mini forest, and voila! You’ve got yourself a green gallery that takes only a weekend to assemble!
2. Upcycle Old Jars into Planters
Let’s talk jars! Everyone’s got a couple of jars sitting on the shelves for no good use. Well, if you get creative, even the simplest items can be transformed into the best-looking home decor. What’s better? It’s all sustainable!
Here’s what you can do: Convert spare glass jars into planters for small succulents or herbs. You give your glass jars a second life, and you may even get fresh herbs to cook with for your weekend dinners!
3. Handmade Nature-Inspired Candles
Nothing says cosy quite like a warm-lit room with candlelight. Make your own candles with just a glass jar, wax, wicks, and essential oil. You can even infuse them with herbs such as rosemary to incorporate a more nature-inspired vibe. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making your DIY candles at home!
For a fraction of store prices, you can have personalised aromas throughout your house depending on how you feel every day.
4. Dried Floral Decoration
Give those plain notebooks sitting in your drawer a second life by turning them into a machine to create dried flowers. Pick some flowers in your local park and place them in between random pages of a notebook. Over time, they’ll dry out and become the perfect home decor accessory.
You can frame the dried flowers and hang them on your walls, or even paste them onto a journal if you have one. These charming and personalised pieces are perfect for a weekend craft that lasts forever.
5. Leaf Print Textiles
Ever realise that nature’s best stamp artists are actually leaves? With endless plant species in this world, there are infinite leaf patterns that you can play with.
Here’s what you can do: Grab some fabric paint, your favourite leaves, and a white textile as your blank canvas. Paint the leaves and press them on top of your textile. The ridges on the leaf will mimic the beautiful pattern of the leaves on the textile. Trim the textile, and you have yourself a lovely print suitable as home decor or even a tablecloth!
Bringing Nature’s Charm Indoors
I hope you’ve learnt that you don’t have to live outside to embrace nature’s tranquility. With these DIY projects, creating a home that radiates nature’s warmth is simpler and cheaper than you think!
Get your equipment ready and let your imagination run wild! Everyone’s space and preference is different; experiment with what works for you and don’t be afraid to try new things. Who knows, you might just end up being a trendsetter among your friends?