DO-IT-YOURSELF DECORATING : WHEN THE HOME BECOMES A PLACE FOR EXPRESSION
There are many advantages to doing your own decorating:
- From an ecological point of view, choosing the raw materials you use to create your products allows you to take into account their environmental footprint. Untreated wood, natural paints and dyes, recycled textiles, reclaimed materials... There's no shortage of committed solutions!
- From an economic point of view, make exceptional pieces yourself, inspired by the greatest designers, but at a lower cost. Opt for recycling, for example: give your old furniture a makeover to give it a new lease of life.
- It has also been proven that what we take the time to make with our hands is then more durable in our daily lives. We're less tempted to change our decor quickly. Just as you can commit to slow fashion, commit to slow decorating by consuming fewer of the items offered by low-cost brands, often made from materials that are not very sustainable and have a high carbon footprint.
- Finally, creating something yourself brings the real satisfaction of being able to say "I did it". Good for morale, these decorating jobs are also often an opportunity to work as a team, with family or friends... Great moments of sharing ahead!
Not particularly handy? Don't panic! Discover 15 designers' Instagram accounts to inspire and guide you in your decorating projects, from accessories to furniture and walls:
Playful, colourful frames by You happy place
Claire shows you how to use coloured wallpaper scraps to create trendy wallpaper around your posters and photos. Add a wooden frame painted in a contrasting shade, play around with several frames based on the same principle and you've got a wall decorated like a mood board!
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A lemon planter by Charlène décore
A half-lemon mould, some plaster, a planter and some lemon-yellow paint... and Charlène transforms a simple terracotta pot into a lively decorative accessory!
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A designer lamp by Maison pour Cinq
The plumbing and hardware sections of DIY shops can be a real goldmine for making designer lighting! The proof is in this lamp made by Sabrina from a copper pipe, brass fasteners, a recycled suspension and an electrical system.
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A cloud mirror by Maison April
Under Fanny's fingers, a simple mirror can be transformed into a magical cloud with a little aluminium foil, clay and paint.
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A piece of wooden sofa by Chloé Passion DIY
With a few planks of wood, a jigsaw, a drill, wood glue and squares, Chloé will guide you through the process of creating a sofa with a deliciously retro design. If you're a little reluctant to use an electric drill and saw, this tutorial is the perfect way to get started!
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A chair given a new look by My Hygge House
Amélia shows you how to transform an old Formica chair from the junk bin by simply covering the seat with a contemporary fabric and repainting the metal tubes on the frame.
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A coffee table as a construction set by Marianne plaisance
Discover the ultra-colourful world of Marianne. Here she shows you how to give simple cubes a makeover with designs inspired by a famous construction game!
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A seventies bookshelf by Alichuree
Inspiration is everywhere! The proof is in the bookcase that Alicia has reinvented, inspired by the façade of a building from the 70s.
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An Ikea chest of drawers revamped by Atelier Akuko
Judith has completely personalised simple pieces of furniture by cutting out geometric shapes from sheets of foam. These shapes, glued to the fronts of the furniture, are then painted in the same tone as the furniture to create a bas-relief effect.
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Woven furniture by Home inspiration by mt
Manon has given a basic TV cabinet a new lease of life by adding four ball feet and decorating the doors with a graphic weave of jute rope.
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A sofa given a paint makeover by Wilte shire wonderland
Tired of your sofa? Have fun painting its fabric with textile paint and the patterns of your choice... You can even reproduce those on your wallpaper or curtains for a guaranteed trompe-l'œil effect!
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A fake glass roof by Stacey Stachetti
To define the entrance to her home, Stacey shows you how to make a false glass roof with a few wooden strips and a sheet of polycarbonate, which is less fragile and easier to install than glass.
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A wall painted with mouldings by Mon tout mon toit
If you're afraid of taking the plunge, start with a small room like a toilet. Éléonore has opted for a dark red colour, enhanced by the use of mouldings laid in a grid pattern. The result is a bold and successful decor!
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A wall decorated with adhesive tiles by Inesaki
Today, there are a number of adhesive coverings that are much easier to install than tiles or wood veneer, for example. Inesaki has given her bathroom a makeover with an adhesive-tiled splashback above the washbasin and an imitation wood finish glued to the cabinet doors.
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A wall with retro decor by Still créative
Steven and Christopher have taken on a resolutely 70s décor for their living room, with a hand-painted 'wavy' mural. With humour and no complexes, they share their mistakes with you to help you avoid them!
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We hope you've been inspired by this selection of 15 tutorials for creating made-to-measure decorations! Don't hesitate to explore the content of these influencers: you'll find more decorating ideas and invaluable advice on how to get started.
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