20 Fabulous Home Decor DIYs And Crafts

Check out these 20 fabulous and thrifty home decor DIYs and crafts. Elegant doesn't have to be expensive.

And here's the proof.

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My goodness, how did we get here so fast?

I can't believe we're staring not only a new year, but a new decade in the face.

In keeping with tradition, it's time for me to take a peek back and highlight a few pieces from the past. Some years, I've gone the traditional route, counting down my most popular posts.

Other years, I've chosen to highlight my personal favorites, my writing pieces.

And still others, I decided to focus on a specific group of posts, like last year's round up of my most popular upcycled crafts.

While checking my stats and perusing through my blog to figure out what I wanted to share this year, I fell down the proverbial rabbit hole and realized that while I don't have a solid decade of writing behind me, I did start in 2013.

Seven years is the better part of a decade isn't it?

Hmmm. Now I had a dilemma. Do I share my most popular pieces from 2019? Or the most popular posts of the decade? Big decisions.

Well, I'm sure you already know where I'm going with this...so without further ado, here are a collection of Exquisitely Unremarkable DIYs and crafts.

Twenty of them in fact.

Ten are from this past year. Ten to wrap up the last {almost} decade.

Top Ten DIYs and Crafts of 2019

Here's what resonated with you this year.

10. How To Keep Your Grocery Store Roses In Bloom


Sure they look pretty in the store, but what happens after that first round of blooms disappear?

If you're me, you toss the plant...well, until this year when the nice flower lady showed me the way.

Now, I keep mine in bloom until I'm ready to move them outside. Or not....fabulous.

9. Paint By Numbers Craft


This was a new one for me. Adult paint by numbers. So relaxing, satisfying and grown up.

I'm usually a product oriented kind of gal when it comes to crafting. I want to get it done as fast as possible.

You know, quick and easy.

This was different, I thoroughly enjoyed the process and love, love, love the product.

8. Dress Shirt Apron


Who knew a men's dress shirt could make such a darling apron?

Seriously, if I can do it, anyone can.

Anyone.

7. Farmhouse Cutting Board


I know, I know, I'm not a huge fan of stencils, but this one turned out really cute. It's still one of my most favorite kitchen accessories.

Chickens, pigs and an old cutting board?

Yes please!

6. Oreo Bottom Cupcakes


Technically baking is a DIY isn't it? Well, it is for me...frankly, I'd rather stencil than cook anything.

But this recipe for Oreo Bottom Cupcakes is unbelievably easy. And I look like a champ.

Delicious all the way around.

5. Dish Towel Pillow


Trim makes all the difference between a good sewing project and a great one. But it's not always easy to add.

Unless you find a way to cheat, like I did with this dish towel pillow cover.

Sew simple. Or not. Up to you.

4. DIY Wooden Countertop


Wooden countertops have always been my dream. In 2019 we finally dipped our toe in the water with the bathroom and we couldn't be more pleased.

Want to make your own DIY wooden counter in 2020? We chronicled the entire process.

Just for you.

3. Simple Shutter Makeover


Once you touch one bathroom...well, you know.

So we updated our master bathroom by giving our shuttered cabinet doors a sweet makeover.

With fabric. Go figure.

2. Vintage Style Bathroom Vanity


One of our big projects for the year was our hallway bathroom renovation.

Everything got a new look, including our old vanity.You'd never know it was the same one.

Seriously. The change was dramatic.

And are you ready for the drumroll? The big reveal...the number one most popular post of 2019??

It was...

1. Splatter Screen For Fall


A dollar store craft. I was a on a quest to see if I could make something elegant out of a cheap splatter screen and I guess you were all interested as well.

I have to say, I was pretty impressed by the outcome. And the price.

Proof that you don't have to spend a lot to decorate your home.

But we've always known that. Haven't we?

Looking for more quick crafts and DIYs? Let's keep going...

Top Ten DIYs and Crafts of The Decade

Here are the top ten perennially most popular posts from Exquisitely Unremarkable. Starting with...

10. How To Fix Chipped Cabinets


If you have painted cabinets, chances are you have chips. Want them to disappear?

Me too...so I used a paint pen starting in 2017. Works like a charm, check out the before and after.

9. Cover Cabinets With Fabric


This is one of my all time favorite household decor cheats.

I use fabric to cover glass cabinets and my way is quick and inexpensive.

I shared it in both 2013 and again in 2015 and people are still checking it out.

8. Christmas Fan Blades


In 2016, I painted old ceiling fan blades for Christmas. It was an easy DIY and a great way to upcycle something that was just going to end up in landfill.

Win, win...and at Christmas! Love it.

7. Decoupaged Glass Plates


In 2016, I also painted some glass plates. This time I had a little help from an old stencil.

It may not have been my quickest project, but it certainly turned out well.

And remains very popular, several years later.

6. Never Buy Bisque Appliances


Oh boy, lots of comments and commiserating on this 2016 post.

When my bisque refrigerator broke down, I had no idea I was in for such a hard time finding a new one.

That's when I rang the warning bell.

Maybe 2020 will be the year, they come back in style.

5. How To Make A Gift Basket & Look Like A Pro


So way, way back in 2014 I wrote a post about how to put together a very professional looking gift basket.

I think it was my first big hit on Pinterest and people continue to flock to it.

Hint: It's all about the bow.

4. Three Things You Should Never Do To Your Home


When you tell people they should't do something, they have to look right?

It's just about the only explanation I have for the continued popularity of this post.

Well, that and the photo of my friend Kelly's gorgeous house...I'm mean it's a total must see.

3. Box Pleat Valance Pattern


So. Here's a bit of surprise, a sewing pattern has been on of my all-time most visited posts...since - get this - July of 2013. A mere four months after I started this site.

And yet, people constantly tell me that they can't sew or won't sew.

Apparently, there is a large population out there who can and does.

And that makes me smile.

2. Dollar Store Snowflake Wreath


In January of 2014, I was already so frustrated with winter, I needed a pick me up. I grabbed a few leftover ornaments and voila.

I made a wreath. Honestly, I didn't think it was all that creative.

But every year since, from November to February it's a favorite. On my site.

You know...the girl that hates snow?? Ironic, isn't it?

Ok. So what could possibly be more popular, more intriguing, more interesting on a thrifty DIY and craft blog than a snow wreath made with dollar store supplies, you ask??

1. Creative Ideas For Galvanized Tubs


Yeah. This one. Creative ideas for galvanized tubs.

A round up of what to do with them if you were lucky enough to score a few.

Honestly, it's not surprising. I mean the last decade was defined by vintage farmhouse decor. And galvanized anything was hot.

Will they hold their spot at the top of the heap in the decade to come?

I don't really know.

Trends come and go for sure.

But I can't wait to see what pops up next!!

Can you?

Wishing you all a wonderful 2020! And sending a message of warm thanks your way for another wonderful Exquisitely Unremarkable year, filled with visits, comments. 

They mean more than you'll ever know. Cheers!