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When it comes to home improvement projects, they don’t have to be complicated or require multiple trips for supplies. In fact, for these beginner design projects, you most likely already have the materials you need lying around, plus, they’re so easy, kids of any age can lend a hand (or two). The best part? You’ll get an interior design upgrade while spending some quality time with your kiddos without spending a ton of cash. Talk about a win-win scenario. Keep reading to see them all.
DIY Tissue Paper Covered Pots
Brown terracotta pots can be so, well, boring. Give those beloved plants a brag-worthy container with materials you most likely already have laying around your house—think scissors, tissue paper and glue. Who would have thought that these basic materials could have you and your kids quickly transforming those ho-hum planters into their very own design statement?
Good to Know: While you can use plain white glue, grab Mod Podge if you can. It's an all-in-one type of glue that not only acts as a binding agent, it also seals and finishes your projects, makes them waterproof, and safe for outdoor use.
Project length: A few hours to let the coats of glue dry between applications.
Part science experiment part boredom buster, this spin-art-inspired project will cast rainbow rays on hot summer days. And if rainbows aren't your thing, choose a color scheme that matches your room decor—alternating black and white or blue and white stripes will look super chic.
Good to Know: You'll need to remove the grill front of the fan, which may require a screwdriver, and you'll thank us later, but please let the paint dry fully before checking out your handiwork.
Project Length: A couple of hours to let the paint fully dry before re-assembling the fan.
We understand the struggle—you have a blank wall in your home that is calling out for some artwork, but you want something personal and meaningful rather than a poster print you can find on Amazon. Well, nothing is more personal than using those little hands in your home to create a colorful alphabet art piece. If the whole alphabet seems overwhelming, just pick one or a couple of your favorite letters and collage them together.
Good to Know: If you are going to complete the whole alphabet, handprint the same colors at the same time. So, if you are starting with red, handprint all the red-based letters first.
Length of Project: A couple of "letters" can be finished in under an hour, but the whole alphabet may take a couple of days to complete depending on your kid's patience level.
For less than $15, your kids can customize and transform a basic white lampshade into a stunning conversation piece—bonus points for matching it to their decor.
Good to Know: The trick to achieving the ombre look is to saturate the top of the lampshade with spray paint and then let the paint disperse down the shade, where it will fade to white.
If you have a kid, you probably have an IKEA LACK table in your life. But this workhorse of a furniture piece (arts and crafts table, snack and dinner table) doesn't have to look like it came from a big-box store. Brainstorm with your kids about which game they love the most, and transform this piece of furniture by using self-adhesive vinyl in classic game board colors.
Good to Know: Plan to seal the vinyl with a clear topcoat to protect the vinyl from getting torn or rolling up at the edges.
Length of Project: A couple of hours to measure, adhere vinyl and seal.
Click here for the how-to. (Tip, the IKEA directions for this project default to Swedish but just click translate and you'll get the easy how-to in English).
Before you donate that used piece of furniture, see if you and your home improvement kids can breathe new life into the piece by upcycling it with this clever DIY painting project. Decide which colors and what type of design you'll use, and then with just a sponge brush and fabric paint, you'll miraculously have a new chair in the house the kids can fight over.
Good to Know: Kids can design and cut a sponge into a shape—a star, a heart or a cloud are all good ideas—and use that to create a pattern on the chair.
Length of Project: A few hours to let the paint dry.
This project combines all the things we love about an easy home improvement project—learning a new skill and recycling materials you already own to create something new. This t-shirt rag rug is ideal for someone who has been saving (or refusing to depart with) their t-shirts for nostalgic reasons. You can keep the color palette tight by choosing t-shirts in just two-to-three colors or you can use everything you have—there are no rules here.
Good to Know: A combination of 15 men's and women's t-shirts makes about a 30-inch rug.
Length of Project: Depending on how quickly the braiding is done, plan for this project to take a couple of hours over a couple of days.
Everyone needs a spot in the house to hang their favorite pictures, awards and artwork. Enlist the kids to help create their own memo board above their desk. They can help measure, cut the cork to fit the space and glue them into place.
Good to Know: While these bloggers choose to back the cork with a wood backing to minimize pinholes in the drywall, you can skip that step if you are okay with potentially having to fix the wall down the road from overzealous pinners.
You've heard of tie-dye but have you tried ice dye? This DIY project is more like a science experiment, but whoever said home improvement and science don't mix? The cool effect is part watercolor, part marbleization, part tie-dye, and we couldn't be more excited to try this with our kids. First on our project list? A couple of throw pillows and then a plain white duvet cover.
Good to Know: This project can be messy and dusty—plastic gloves and a mask are essential for everyone involved in this project.
Nothing improves a home more than some good old curb appeal. But those unsightly rain barrels, while a good thing for the environment and your plants, are typically not so pleasing to look at—until now, that is. You can make your own if you don't have one already, but don't stop at just a plain old barrel. Grab the kids and paint, and decorate your container to be a bright spot—rather than an eyesore—in your yard.
Good to Know: Choose exterior paints and think about sealing the outside so your design can last season after season.
The one you’re going to want to buy, immediately. LEGO just announced the new F.R.I.E.N.D.S Apartments Set and with 2,048 pieces, you’ll have endless opportunities to recreate your favorite scenes from the classic show.
The sprawling set features both New York apartments, plus the adjoining hallway. It features plenty of iconic features from many of the show’s hilarious moments—from Monica’s Thanksgiving Turkey hat to Joey and Chandler’s canoe-as-furniture. You’ll also find the Poking Device, Pat the Dog and Phoebe’s creepy art piece, among many others.
Of course, your set wouldn’t be complete without the minifigures and LEGO has created them for the whole crew. Rachel is rocking her iconic plaid skirt, Ross has his too-tight leather pants, Monica has her classic apron, Phoebe is in her familiar florals, Chandler looks suave in his suit and designer tie. Last but not least, Joey is wearing all of Chandler’s clothes.
This is the second F.R.I.E.N.D.S-themed set, following the super popular Central Perk set in 2019. It’s available exclusively for LEGO VIP members on May 19 and online and in LEGO Stores on June 1, retailing for $149.99. Get ready to add this stellar set to your collection!
If you’re a fan of mid-century modern design, you probably oogle over West Elm on a regular basis. Now the home retail brand has everything you need to outfit your kiddos space in the same classic style: West Elm Kids.
The lineup has been totally redesigned to include new collections and even a digital experience that includes free virtual consultations and room planning advice. Not only that, the re-launch highlights West Elm’s “Good Design” approach that embraces GreenGuard and Fair Trade Certified, 100 percent organic and affordable product solutions.
West Elm Kids has more than 2,000 products for baby, kids and teens grow alongside your kiddo. The collection features 75 pieces of multi-purpose furniture like 4-in-1 cribs, convertible changing tables and storage beds. In addition to furniture, West Elm Kids has also expanded its prints and patterns when it comes to sheets and blankets.
If you need help putting together the ideal space for your littles, you can easily access West Elm’s Design Crew. Using video, phone and Design Chat, the team will help you curate the best offerings for your home.
You can shop the new West Elm Kids starting today at westelm.com or visit your local store.
A cluttered and dusty bedroom is a stressful bedroom. So many of us rationalize not bothering with spending a lot of effort clearing the bedroom “because the kids will just mess it up tomorrow and no one ever sees it.” But you see it and your family see it. Every day and every night and consciously or subconsciously, a disorganized bedroom has an impact on how you start and end the day.
There is always yet another chore left for “next weekend” calling to you from some corner of your home but both parents’ and children’s bedrooms should be top of the list. This is the place where you want your family to feel calm, relaxed, and peaceful. It should be clean and orderly, laying the foundation for a good night’s rest.
1. Start by Creating Storage That Works
One of the major culprits of clutter, besides lack of time during the daily grind, is inefficient storage space. Adding more designated homes for your family’s things ensures not only a cleaner space but also an easier time finding what you need and putting things away. Plastic storage bins and over-the-door organizers are inexpensive fixes to piles of seasonal clothes and shoes. For a more permanent fixture, consider adding floating shelves and modular closets to utilize more vertical space. These are great for holding more than just clothes: jewelry, shoes, handbags, toys, sports gear, workout equipment, and office supplies (if an office is the parents’ bedroom as has become the case for many this last year). Furthermore, modular storage units are customizable and can fit in any sized space.
2. Declutter Your Closet Items before You Put Them Back
Before you refill a newly redesigned closet with all of your stuff, it’s time to sort. Use the “Three-Bin Method.” Get three large plastic bins and label one “Love,” another “Donate,” and the last one “Undecided.” Obviously, anything that mom, dad or the kids enjoy and wear on a regular basis goes into the “Love” bin, and things that they dislike or have not worn in over a year go into the “Donate” bin. For items that are harder to part with (but aren’t necessarily needed), store them in the “Undecided” bin and hide them away for three to six months. Chances are the attachment will disappear by then. If it doesn’t, then keep that item. Toss out anything damaged or worn out.
Once the closet is sorted, you can add some extra pieces to organize stuff, in ways you might not have thought of: plastic storage bins are inexpensive fixes for out-of-season clothes, shoes, and accessories. Put away items that you don’t need in the current season, neatly and tidily. That way, they’re easy to find and ready to come out next season!
A shoe organizer that hangs on the back of the closet door doesn’t have to be for shoes! They’re also great for costume jewelry, makeup, hosiery/socks, small toys such as action figures or legos, crayons, craft materials, and more.
Hooks for scarves, handbags, backpacks, and caps ensure that you can see all your favorites, and don’t end up cluttering the closet floor.
Add dividers into dresser drawers. Dresser drawers are the bane of many families’ existence. Why bother folding clothes if they mess up anyways every time you pull an outfit out to get dressed? Drawer dividers are a perfect solution for keeping clothes separated and nice and neat. Use anything from plastic grid inserts to fabric bins and DIY cardboard compartments to categorize belongings.
Store jewelry, makeup, and other small items in shallow canning jars, tin muffin pans, and cutlery trays. For a creative flare, align the inside of the drawers with colorful, heavy-duty wrapping paper or cardstock paper before installing the dividers.
3. Give Your Bedroom a Deep Clean
In addition to avoiding clutter, you want the space your family spends 6-8 hours a night in to be pristine and clean.
If you have carpeting, get it steam cleaned, including inside the closet and under the furniture.
Flip and clean the mattresses: sprinkle it with baking soda, leave it for an hour or so and then vacuum up the powder. The soda will soak up any odors and the vacuuming will pick up dust mites and dead skin. If you don’t have one already, a mattress cover can go a long way to keeping your mattress clean and fresh.
Clean all bedding. Even most throw pillows can go for a refresh in the dryer, to help get rid of any dust or dirt. The pillows you sleep on should be washed at least twice a year.
Replace pillows regularly—they get flat and their support weakens—and mattresses every 7-10 years.
Address window treatments and overhead fans or lights. These need to be cleaned and dusted thoroughly. If you are planning to wipe down the walls, start at the top and work your way down. Crown molding also needs a swipe!
Clean under the bed and move furniture such as dressers etc. so you can clean underneath and behind and get the piles of dust bunnies that tend to collect there.
Now that you’ve organized and cleaned your bedroom, your family can look at it as a nightly retreat, a place to relax and unwind, letting go of the day’s stresses and looking forward to a deep and restful slumber. Sweet dreams!
Marty Basher is the home organization expert for ModularClosets.com. He regularly offers advice on family and home organization including improved morning routines, best practices for setting up a productive homework station, and how to prevent the massive shoe pile up in the entry way.
Get ready for an afternoon of IKEA assembly fun—no tiny hexagonal wrench needed! The Swedish furniture and home goods retailer has a self-assembly chocolate bunny just in time for Easter.
Like just about everything else at IKEA, the VÅRKÄNSLA milk chocolate bunny is an assembly-required item. While you might not need to spend the afternoon figuring out what that sweet little stick man in the 10-page illustrated instruction manual is doing with wooden pegs, a hammer and a hexagonal wrench, the bunny isn’t a buy and eat treat.
Photo: IKEA
Your kiddo will get more than just an Easter basket goody with the VÅRKÄNSLA. Instead of just a sweet treat, they’ll also get a fun-filled holiday activity too. The self-assembly bunny comes in three parts to puzzle together!
Not only is the make-your-own bunny awesomely adorable, it’s a tasty addition to your fam’s Easter candy stash. The VÅRKÄNSLA bunny is made from at least 30 percent UTZ certified cocoa. UTZ certified cocoa is harvested and produced in a way that, “Ensures sustainable farming standards and good conditions for workers.”
Nab your very own self-assembly chocolate bunny in IKEA stores across the country for $4.99.
Oh, baby! There are few things in life more joyful than designing a space for your baby to grow and thrive in. Whether you’re designing a classic room filled with traditional decor or a nursery in a more modern style, or you want the perfect mix of both—we’ve got you covered. Check out our picks for new and innovative nursery furniture and decor that will make the baby’s nursery your favorite room in the house.
We're huge fans of these realistic animal illustrations that are hand-painted, Montessori-approved and a perfect addition to any swoon-worthy nursery. Fill an entire wall with animals (there are nine to choose from) or pick just one. Either way, you are blending art with education and your baby will be a whiz at identifying animals before you know it. These sweet prints come in a wood frame with shatter-resistant plastic cover insert and have hanging hardware.
There will be nights, during the early months, that you'll want to fall into the coziest glider imaginable, so why not plan ahead? This stylish Compass Rocker, available in four soft colors, from Pottery Barn Kids features plush cushions for ample support and ensures a free-flowing, rocking cadence that will sway your baby (and you) into a slumber.
Storkcraft has been delivering dream nurseries and kid rooms for more than 75 years, which means they've gotten really good at innovating new, functional pieces that last. This Timeless 6 drawer dresser pulls double-duty as a changing table. Featuring three deeper drawers for maximum organizing and storage potential plus three streamlined drawers to store items requiring quicker access, the Timeless Dresser blends nursery style and function. Comes in white and gray.
Add a Parisian flair to your baby's nursery with this sought-after design-forward rocker by Charlie Crane. Its natural rocking softly follows the movement of babies while its aesthetic design adapts to any interior. Fabric is detachable and machine-washable. Best for newborns to 7 months.
A new twist on organizational tools. This beautiful macramé hanging basket adds the perfect boho flair to your baby's room. Now you can show off your little one's favorite toys and keep the space clutter-free. Bonus: It grows along with your child. Wouldn't this make a beautiful plant holder for a teen's room?
A rug that can be thrown into a washing machine? Yes, please. Lorena Canals offers a huge range of machine-washable rugs that are chic and cozy, but most importantly functional. The most precious part of your nursery is your baby! Everything else needs to make life with that precious baby a little easier and a lot more fun. These fluffy, safe and practical floor coverings fit the bill.
With a range of finish options, this stylish and versatile crib will coordinate with any nursery decor. Slim side rails and spindles give this crib a light, airy feel and make it a favorite of interior designers. Its high-quality and sturdy construction mean it will last for generations.
Everything whale be alright! This animal-shaped woven basket from Crate & Kids has playful details like a smiling face and a handle shaped like a stream of water. Keep this guy on land rather than sea and he'll be a catch-all for blankets, diapers, or whatever suits your needs. If whales aren't your thing, try the swan or fox.
Put the glam in glamping with this collapsible play tent from West Elm. Your baby will love the change of scenery, and the fact that it's collapsible means you can move it around to different rooms as needed.
The Modern Nursery Collection from West Elm sure is easy on the eyes. Clean lines and durable craftmanship never go out of style. The open shelving makes it easy to store and grab diapers, wipes and other essentials.
Klondike wants to know Wwhat would you do-o-o for a few minutes of alone time? With everyone spending so much time at home the last year, the ice cream brand is stepping in to give everyone a way to grab a much-needed break.
Say hello to the Klondike Cone Zone: a premium ice cream cone-shaped hanging chair that serves as your cozy private retreat––complete with a zipper so you can shut out the noisy, outside world.. This completely unique piece of furniture not only gives Klondike-loving fans an outlet for doing whatever it takes to get a Klondike, but also as the ultimate spot to devour one of the new Klondike Cones.
“These days, many of us could do with a little less multitasking at home and a little more ice cream,” says Russel Lilly, Vice President of U.S. Ice Cream at Unilever. “Eating a delicious Klondike Cone deserves its own moment of bliss, which is why we engineered the Klondike Cone Zone, so fans can literally escape, take a break and enjoy their sweet treat in the most satisfying way possible.”
Klondike wants to know what you would do to get a free limited-edition Klondike Cone Zone in their new sweepstakes. To enter for the chance to win, check out @KlondikeBar on Twitter and retweet the brand’s post with the hashtag #IWouldDoANYTHINGForAKlondikeConeZoneSweepstakes.
The sweepstakes runs from Feb. 22 through Mar. 8 in the U.S. only for adults 18 and older. Full rules can be found at unileversweepsrules.com/klondikeconezone. Winners will receive a Klondike Cone Zone chair, stand and coupon for new Klondike Cones with limited quantities available.
Next time you head to the grocery store, be sure to also pick up some of the new Klondike Cones in flavors like Vanilla Chillin’, Nuts for Vanilla, Classic Chocolate, Double Down Chocolate, and Unicorn Dreamin’. Later this month you’ll also be able to find new Klondike Shakes in Wind Down & Chocolate and Chill Out & Vanilla in a 6-pack for a suggested retail price of $5.99 at major retailers nationwide.
Motherly is branching into the furniture realm! The website for moms has just announced their new furniture line, the Timeless Collection by Motherly.
This line is unique because it combines sleek and minimalistic style with pieces that have the ability to grow with your child. Want to buy just one bed from crib to full for your kiddo? This is the line for you.
photo: Courtesy of Motherly
As of now, you can shop four pieces that include a Mini Crib and Mattress ($250), 5-in-1 Crib and Playhouse ($450), Glider with a USB port ($400) and a six-drawer dresser with changer topper ($400). Choose between white or brushed fog finishes for the crib and playhouse to match your style perfectly.
To purchase visit the Motherly Shop at Mother.ly. or Target.com in late January.
Every house deserves to feel like a home. Even ones made of deliciously sweet gingerbread. IKEA’s Gingerbread Höme kit includes furniture-shaped cookie cutters and simple instructions, so you can furnish your gingerbread house with edible versions of iconic IKEA furniture.
All December, simply scan your IKEA Family card in-store or enter your card number online at checkout for your chance to win an IKEA gingerbread furniture kit and a $100 IKEA gift card. Each furniture cookie is designed to be easy to assemble, giving everyone an opportunity to get in on the festive fun.
You can download free printable assembly instructions for each item of furniture. Simply cut out the templates, trace around them to cut out pieces of gingerbread, bake, assemble and decorate.
Share your creation with IKEA and the world using #IKEAHoliday.