17 DIY Projects for First Time Homebuyers We Are Obsessing Over

We are officially 1 month into homeownership and it has truly been a whirlwind. There are so many unique challenges we weren’t expecting alongside some of the greatest moments of joy and gratitude.

It definitely feels surreal that this home is actually ours and the idea of making permanent changes to things like the floors, kitchen cabinets, and light fixtures is exciting and overwhelming all at once.

Sam and I made a long list of do-it-yourself projects that we want to complete in this house over the next few months. I think the mindset that has been helping us most is reminding ourselves that we can only tackle one project at a time.

At the moment, that project is painting every square inch of the house to make it look fresh and fit our aesthetic better. In my opinion, it is the easiest and least expensive way to transform a space entirely.

Aside from getting our floors upstairs redone by professionals, we have decided to take on the remaining home projects ourselves to save money and add our own personal touch to the house along the way.

Sam and I are both extremely interested in home design; he tends to be more of the handyman and muscle, and I am the one who is detail-oriented and obsessed with aesthetics (as if you can’t tell already from my Instagram).

As a Pinterest fanatic myself, I have been steadily saving inspiration for our home since I found out that we would be moving. Therefore, the majority of these DIY projects like the sliding barn door, walk-in wardrobe, painted cabinets, temporary wallpaper, and farmhouse sink are on our own to-do list for 2020.

So, without further ado, if you have recently found yourself decorating a new home, in need of a refresh, or are simply obsessed with Joanna Gaines-style tutorials, this post is for you!

I am sharing 17 DIY projects for first time homebuyers that we are obsessing over, from shiplap to faux wood beams, pantry organization, laundry room folding tables, and more. Enjoy!

Sliding Barn Door

Walk-in Wardrobe

Open Shelving

Tiled Fireplace Mantel

Mega Pantry Organization

Temporary Wallpaper

Faux Wood Beams

Painted Cabinets

Laundry Room Folding Shelf

Shiplap Wall/Ceiling

Statement Tile Backsplash

Faux Fire Mantel

Panel Wall

Gallery Wall

p.s. I wrote a FULL blog post with My 5 Tips on How to Design the Perfect Gallery Wall (click here)!

Painted Indoor Door

Farmhouse Sink

Tiled Shower

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Which DIY project is your favorite? Let me know by commenting on my latest Instagram post, or by tagging me in your home style with the hashtag #herblushingstyle

Want more lifestyle inspiration? Read Home Decor Pieces I’m Loving and 5 Tips on How to Design the Perfect Gallery Wall.

xo Anna Elizabeth

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