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Top 10 New Home DIY's

Spring often signals the start of many new beginnings – including moving to a new home! Whether you are buying your first house or moving into a new home or apartment, you want to be able to settle in and make it your own. This season, give your home a personal touch with DIY projects! We have rounded up our favorite projects to make your new house a home and fill you with inspiration.

1. Graphic Tape Door DIY

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Margot Austin

Sick of a boring white door? You can easily give it a makeover by adding designs with tape!

2. Copper & Geometric Shape Clock

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Always Rooney

Wall clock and piece of art? Yes please! This tutorial will teach you how to make a great geometric designed clock for your home!

3. DIY Faceted Clay Tealight Holders

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Gathering Beauty

Candles are a great way to make your home cozy and really set the mood! Try designing your own candleholders to give them a special homemade touch.

4. DIY Scrap Wood Signs

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DIY Passion

These whimsical DIY scrap wood signs are perfect for a new home! Point guests in the direction of a popular location, display your name, or hang your favorite quote.

5. Flower Spring Mantle

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Life Is A Party

If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace with a mantle, enhance it with some large floral decorations. You can quickly switch up the theme based on season as well!

6. DIY Wooden Bath Caddy

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Lemon Thistle

After a tiring day DIYing, a long bath is definitely needed – and so is this gorgeous bath caddy. Read a magazine (without getting is wet) and decorate it with your new candles!

7. Marquee Lights Sign

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PMQ for Two

If you are looking for a new way to bring some light into your backyard or onto your porch, you should consider marquee light signs. This piece will be a great introduction to your new home at your housewarming party!

8. Custom Candles

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Recreational Decorator

Once you have finished making candle holders for tealights, your next project can be these punny larger candle holders! Add some silly sayings, then sit back and relax while those candles burn, baby burn!

9. DIY Shutter Mirror

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Love Grows Wild

Keeping at mirror at your front door is a great way to make sure that you’re looking good and ready to tackle the day. What’s even better is when you have designed it yourself using an upcycled mirror and an old closet or cupboard door!

10. DIY Tea Towel Pillow Case

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Fresh Crush

Another way to make sure that your new home is comfortable and inviting is by filling it with pillows! This tutorial will teach you how to make a simple pillow case – with a tea towel!

 

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