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  1. Get instant style on a budget with 9 DIY Bedroom Projects

    Upcycled jeans quilt by Maker Mama. Kitting out an entire bedroom in brand new stuff can be a costly exercise. But if you're prepared to do a bit of DIY, there are plenty of amazing tutorials around that show you exactly how to make a style statement on a budget. We've rounded up nine incredible DIY bedroom projects - from Scandi-chic hanging shelves to modern quilts and bed bases. Let's go! Above: Photo by Maker Mama. In this tutorial by A Beautiful Mess, learn how to make your own designer-style bedside bench with a kilim rug and plywood. How amazing does this DIY floating string bedside table look? Mette from Monster's Circus shows you how to transform a breadboard into a Scandi-chic piece of functional furniture. Caitlin from The Merry Thought discovered exactly how easy it is to make a DIY simple bed frame in this fantastic step-by-step tutorial.
    How to make a modern quilt from recycled jeans by Maker Mama.

    Photo by Maker Mama.

    In this excellent tutorial by Amy Johnson of Maker Mama, you'll learn how to make a modern quilt from recycled jeans.
    How to make a copper-trim jewellery dish by We Are Scout.

    Photo by We Are Scout.

    Learn how to make these delicate copper-trimmed jewellery dishes by our very own Lisa Tilse for We Are Scout.
    DIY IKEA Hack Stikwood Headboard by Sugar and Cloth.

    Photo by Sugar and Cloth.

    We love a good IKEA Hack, and this DIY Stikwood Headboard by Sugar and Cloth is terrific. Looking to update your lampshade? DIY your own with this tutorial on how to make a stunning origami lampshade.
    How to make colour-block cushion covers by We Are Scout.

    Photo by We Are Scout.

    In this easy step-by-step tutorial, Lisa shows you how to make a colour-block pillow cases for your bed.
    How to give an old dresser a smart makeover without a lick of paint by Fall for DIY.

    Photo by Fall for DIY.

    Learn how to give an old dresser a smart makeover without a lick of paint in this fab tutorial by Fran of Fall for DIY. Tell us: What project would you like Lisa to show you how to make next?
    Posted at 10:57 pm in DIY + Craft Tutorials, Homewares
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