DIY Starter Kit for Home Decor

This DIY starter kit for home decor is what I use for all my thrifting, flea market and yard sale finds. I’m starting you off with a kit based on painting because it’s the easiest way to turn a piece into your own. Especially if you’ve found some items thrifting. Chances are, it’ll need some upgrades. I’ve painted a thrifted lampshade, wood slices, firewood racks, you name it! These tools are also good for those pieces you have around the house that need a face lift.

Can I also suggest you collect stuff? Wood sticks, empty glass jars, coffee cans – you never know what home decor or craft items you can create. Like a cute fall coffee can owl.

I prefer to make two stops for the DIY starter kit. One is to a home improvement store, and the other to a craft store. By going to those two types of stores, you’ll find all the basic items you’ll need to start your DIY home decor adventures!

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DIY Starter Kit for Home Decor

$30 dollar supplies kit

• Paint roller tray set $11 includes:
  • 9 in. & 3 in. frames, roller covers, 2 in. brush, tray, liner
• Paint brush set (smaller) $5
• Foam brush set $3
• Blue tape $4
• Tablecloth or leftover cardboard $1
• Pencil $1
• Sand paper, variety pack $3
• Tape measure $2
• If you opt for the homeowner tool set below it includes a tape measure

Want to save more money? Use coupons! You know there is a craft store that hands out coupons like candy, sometimes up to 50% off.

Expanded Tool Pack

Once you’re ready to paint you’ll have to figure out what color, kind or even if you want spray paint. Some of my favorites are below. If you’re looking to take a piece apart, maybe it has some screws, I’d recommend the homeowner tool set. Honestly, everything below will come in handy, so build as you go!

• Chalkboard paint $8
  • Chalkboard is very forgiving if you’re brand new to DIY
• Acrylic paint set $17
  • I prefer this for crafts
• Spray paint $5+ per can
  • Montana has the coolest colors but it is more money $8
• Bar Keepers Friend cleaner $2
  • I use this to polish brass, silver and just plain clean stuff!
• Mr. Clean magic eraser $7
  • The hype is real
• Scissors $13
  • Get good scissors
• Homeowner tool set $15
  • This will get you far
• Electric sander $30
  • If you really want to ramp it up

Do-It-Yourself Home Decor Ideas

You can poke around my DIY home decor page, but in the meantime, here for some easy projects to put your tools for home decor to good use:

• Paint a lampshade
• Spray paint a mid century modern firewood rack
• Paint a vase
• Paint a magazine rack
• Paint a thrifted tray

Happy Creating and make sure to tag me in any of your creations on Instagram or Facebook. And drop a note if you can any additional tools you think should be added to the list!