Ready to upgrade your space but don’t want the high price tag? TikTok has you covered. Check out some of the most creative and popular home decor hacks below.
Turn Boring Doors Chic With DIY Trim
Are you sick of looking at drab, brown interior doors that should have been left in the ‘70s? This DIY door hack allows you to give those doors a fresh, modern makeover.
Materials
- Paint (color of your choice)
- 1×2 inch trim
- Saw
- Hammer and nails or a nail gun
- Caulk
What To Do
- Paint the doors, if they aren’t painted already
- Determine the number of panels you want and cut the 1×2 inch trim accordingly
- Nail in place with a hammer or nail gun
- Caulk the edges
- Paint the trim
If you’d like, add a new door knob!
Customize Cheap Curtains To Look More Luxurious
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Curtains can create a total room makeover. A few simple tips can take your curtains from drab to fab.
- Place your curtains higher than the window, a couple of inches from the floor, to add height to your room.
- Let your curtains almost touch the floor.
- Pleated curtains have a “customized” look. Create your own creases with an iron or even a straightener!
Create a Custom Wall With Peel-and-Stick Wall Moulding
If you’re living in a rental, there’s only so much you can do with the space before you risk being sued for damages. Peel-and-stick home improvement options can be a godsend and even allow you to create custom designs.
For example, take a look at this TikTok hack that uses peel-and-stick molding to create a custom accent wall.
These peel-and-stick options would also be an excellent choice for modifying the doors in a rental as well. Other peel-and-stick options you can find include wallpaper, tiles, and countertops. Just make sure you know how to remove them when you move out!
Take Wire Shelves From Blah to Aww
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If your closets are full of basic wire shelves, it’s time for an upgrade. If you’re renting or on a budget, here’s how to make that change with dollar-store items.
Materials
- Foam sheets
- Contact paper
- Scissors
What To Do
- Measure the shelves and cut a piece of foam to fit your shelf. Leave enough space to fold the foam over the edge of the hanging-down shelf.
- Fold the foam over and create a crease.
- Cut the contact paper to fit the foam, leaving room for the edges to fold over the foam.
- Stick the contact paper to the foam and fold the edges over.
- Put the covered foam on the shelf to cover the wires.
Upgrade Your Hardware
This hack can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be, and it’s an excellent option for renters. You can find replacement hardware for drawers, doors, and cabinets online or at your local hardware store. Or, you can take it a step further and create your own hardware as this TikToker did.
Make You TV Work for You as a Work of Art
This hack is super simple, quick, and rental-friendly. Simply go to Youtube on your TV and search “TV art” or “TV art slideshow.” You can choose from tons of options. Once you’ve selected a video, hit pause to allow the TV to stay on the art piece, or let it run through as a slide show for alternating art entertainment.
If you have a wall-mounted flatscreen, you can add a false frame around your TV to make it look like it’s really a piece of art!
Add Mood Lighting With Wall Sconces and Puck Lights
This hack looks way more complicated than it actually is, allowing you to add lighting with no wires and no drills.
Materials
- Puck lights
- Wall sconces
- Super glue
- Command strip with universal stabilizer or equivalent
What To Do
- Attach the puck lights inside the sconces with super glue.
- Attach the command strip to the wall.
- Hang the wall sconces.
- Use the remote for the puck lights to turn them on and off.
Hacks To Make You Happy at Home
These are just a few of the fantastic home decor hacks you can find on TikTok. Whether you’re looking to stay within budget, are trying to avoid damaging a rental, or both, these hacks can help you design the home of your dreams.
