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Summer is fast approaching and so is the desire to undergo home and garden renovations – but how can you join in on the fun while on a budget?
Well lucky for you, we’ve found the Top Ten DIY trends of 2023 that are both affordable and modern!
1: Curves and Unique shapes
Our first DIY trend is ‘curves and unique shapes’. By experimenting with shapes and integrating personalised furnishings into the home you can transform your living space to be incredibly modern and stylish.
An example of this came from a particular DIY lover, under the name of ‘Pinspired to DIY’, who set the ball rolling on the popular ‘curved floating deck’.
Photo provided by: pinspired to DIY.
This six-week project has the ToolShare stamp of approval; not only does it look amazing but is completely unique and the added height offers the impression of a larger space.
Learn how she did it *HERE* How to Build Your Own DIY Curved Floating Deck | Hometalk
2: Fluted coffee table
Stay on top of the latest furniture and DIY trends with this classy and sophisticated fluted coffee table. Not only will you be making a chic centrepiece for your room, but you can also personalise it with colours and styles to match your preexisting colour scheme; making it even more unique!
This design comes from DIY enthusiast Sara Le.
Photo provided by: Sara Le
If this isn’t the definition of elegance, then what is??
For details on Sara’s DIY process click *HERE* DIY FLUTED COFFEE TABLE (withsarale.com)
3: ‘Spa – like’ bathrooms
If you’ve ever visited a spa, then it’s safe to say you’ve felt reluctant to leave the place of relaxation and luxury and return home.
Well now you don’t have to experience that feeling again with this DIY ‘spa – like’ bathroom renovation. The idea behind the renovation is to make minor changes to create a major difference!
Photo taken from: The wood veneer hub
(Water resistant) wood panelling is one way to achieve this luxurious look. In this picture each wood panel is 2400mm long, (the common length for most British ceiling heights with no joins). The creator of this product also made a unique ‘felt like’ backing material made from discarded plastic bottles, which offers acoustic and insulative features.
4: Disco ball art
Yes, you read that correctly; disco ball art is trending. To be more specific, the “melting disco ball” took the Tik Tok world by storm and went on to be featured in Vogue, Ad Trendbook. It has been named the “latest home décor trend” and sold for hundreds of pounds!
This funky accessory can be made to ‘drip’ from shelves, tables, walls and more! You decide where to feature in in your house.
Photo provided by: Kelly Wearstler
Tik Tok user @isabellarae19 shared how she made the viral melting disco ball using foam spheres, clay, and a plethora of square mirror stickers.
Find out how you can brighten up your home by following her process *HERE*Been working on this for almost a week but it’s work it!! 🪩 #fyp #gir… | TikTok
5: Indoor swing seat
Do you love the cosy boho aesthetic? Well now you can upgrade your home with this conversation starter. If you have kids then this will be a family favourite, if not then it can be the perfect reading spot for adults too!
For added comfort (and aesthetics), you can accessorise with padded seating, pillows or a blanket…
Photo provided by: Chris and Julia
To add this cosy feature into your own home, follow this helpful step-by-step process from DIY lovers Chris and Julia to create your own indoor swing *HERE* How to Make an Indoor Swing! – Chris Loves Julia
6: Natural swimming pools/ponds
As summer approaches, the rise in garden renovations can skyrocket; but how can you jump on garden trends like swimming pools while on a budget? Turns out natural swimming pools/ponds might be the solution…
If you are a DIY lover trying to find affordable ways to modernise your home and garden, then continue reading this DIY trend for details on how you can make your own natural swimming pool/pond.
Photo taken from: The ‘DIY Swimming Pool for Less Money’ editorial
Not only does this look like the perfect escape from the hot summer weather but can also attract wildlife, bringing a buzz into your garden!
Find out how *HERE* Natural Swimming Pool DIY | Backyard Design Ideas (allbackyardideas.com)
7: Cupboard or office?
This DIY trend could be the answer for those with limited space who fit into the modern ‘work from home’ category.
The idea behind this DIY project is to cater towards people who might lack the space for a desk and chair in the home, and by convert a storage space into a fully functional working space, you could be saving money and space!
Photo taken from: Pinterest
The method for doing this is by removing the door and trading hanging rods for shelves – of which you will need a deep one for the desktop and two shallow ones above for storage. The materials used in the above picture are white melamine shelves, metal standards, and shelf brackets.
8: Arbour with built in benches
Tired of brainstorming ways to kickstart your journey to having an unforgettable garden? Look no further!
Having an arbour in your garden can provide shade and privacy from neighbours, plus they look incredible! And why have an ordinary, expensive arbour when you can create your own that’ll guarantee to have your neighbours talking about it for weeks?
Photo taken from: Ideal Home
The arbour pictured above came from the mind of ‘The family handyman’, learn more about it *HERE*How to Build an Arbor with Built-in Benches (DIY) | Family Handyman
9: Radiator covers
It’s no secret that radiators are far too expensive to replace, it’s especially difficult to justify the cost when it’s not broken; maybe it just doesn’t fit your rooms scheme!
That’s where handmade radiator covers come in… you can personalise your own radiator cover to match your home.
Photo taken from: Ideal Home
Keep in mind when undergoing this project that you need to be able to access the valves with the cover on and remember to bleed the radiator before you start.
Learn how Holly Walsh made hers *HERE* How to build a radiator cover – a step-by-step guide | Ideal Home
10: Four step fire pit
In need of a new garden feature to impress your summer garden guests this year? Have you ever thought of making your very own professional looking DIY fire pit?
Picture this: It’s a summer evening, your friends and family are laughing around the fire pit and toasting marshmallows. Sound good? Read on!
Photo taken from: Her tool belt
We discovered a simple four-step process to making a polished DIY fire pit by Laura Gummerman *HERE*Make Your Own Fire Pit in 4 Easy Steps! – A Beautiful Mess
Our ToolShare platform is available for all DIY lovers to list their unused tools for spare cash for someone in your local area to use for their DIY project. Or if a certain tool you need to make an arbour is pushing your budget, you can borrow local and affordable tools through ToolShare.
Thank you for reading this week’s blog, and from all of us at ToolShare: Best of luck with your DIY projects this summer! Tell us if you’ve done any of the above projects by messaging or tagging us on social media.
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