19+ Trending DIY Projects This Year That Go Viral

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Here’s a tip before you buy anything for your next project. Check the dollar store first, because half of this list starts there and nobody can tell, lol!

That’s honestly the whole appeal of a good DIY. It looks like it cost way more than it did.

This list came together after scrolling through way too many pins, not even kidding about the number. Only the ones that were actually doable made the cut. No fancy tools required, no fifty dollar supply list.

Some of these take twenty minutes. Others need an afternoon and a little patience. Either way, none of them need a craft degree to pull off.

Grab whatever supplies you already have lying around first. Chances are you’re closer to finished than you think.

Scroll through, save the ones that catch your eye. Try one this weekend. Who doesn’t love a project that makes a whole room feel new?

TRENDING DIY PROJECTS THIS YEAR

Wavy Mirror Wall Art

Wavy mirror wall art has been everywhere lately. For good reason. The uneven curves make even a plain hallway look like a boutique.

Trace a wobbly shape onto plywood, cut it out and attach a round mirror in the center. Paint the frame any color that matches the room.

Woven Ribbon Frame Decor

Woven ribbon frame decor turns a boring picture frame into something you’d find in a design magazine.

Remove the glass, weave ribbon across the frame opening in a grid, then tuck photos or dried flowers behind the strands.

It’s such a simple swap but the texture makes the whole thing look intentional.

Checkerboard Painted Table

A checkerboard painted table is bold, a little retro and somehow still fits in a modern living room.

Tape off even squares with painter’s tape and alternate two colors. Sand the edges lightly before you start so the tape seals properly.

Dried Flower Resin Coasters

Dried flower resin coasters are the project that makes people ask where you bought them.

Press flowers flat for a few days first or they’ll turn brown in the resin. Pour into silicone molds and let them cure overnight.

They make a genuinely great gift too. Nobody has to know they cost about two dollars each.

Textured Plaster Wall Art

Textured plaster wall art gives a flat wall some real depth without hiring anyone.

Spread joint compound or plaster onto canvas with a putty cutter and drag it into swirls or waves while it’s still wet.

Let it dry fully before you hang it. Rushing this step is where most people mess it up.

Braided Yarn Wall Hanging

Braided yarn wall hangings feel cozy in a way that store bought ones rarely do.

Cut long strands of yarn, braid them in sections and attach the top to a wooden dowel.

This one is forgiving too. Uneven braids just add character, so don’t stress over perfection.

Cloud Shaped Throw Pillow

Cloud shaped throw pillows are one of those aesthetic diy room decor ideas that photographs better than it sounds.

Sketch a cloud outline on fabric, sew two pieces together and leave a gap for stuffing.

They look adorable piled on a bed or a reading chair. Kids and adults both seem to love them equally.

Pastel Paper Flower Garland

Pastel paper flower garlands are cheap, cheerful and surprisingly quick to put together.

Fold tissue paper into flower shapes and string them along twine. Hang the whole thing across a window or above a bed frame.

Fairy Light Photo Display

Fairy light photo displays are the easiest way to make a wall feel personal instead of empty.

String warm white lights across a wall and clip printed photos along the strand with tiny wooden pegs.

It’s a soft glow that makes any room feel calmer at night, honestly.

Marble Effect Vase Makeover

A marble effect vase makeover is one of the best diy decor that looks expensive tricks out there.

Swirl white and gray nail polish into a bowl of water and dip a plain glass vase through it.

The pattern comes out different every single time, which is honestly part of the fun.

Gold Leaf Candle Holders

Gold leaf candle holders take about ten minutes and completely change how a plain jar looks on a shelf.

Brush adhesive onto the glass, press on gold leaf sheets and gently rub off the excess.

They look like something from a home goods catalog. Nobody needs to know it started as a spaghetti sauce jar.

Faux Marble Countertop Tray

A faux marble countertop tray is a great weekend project if you want something that reads high end.

Paint a plain wooden tray white, then use a feather to drag thin gray veins across the surface.

Seal it with a clear coat so it can actually hold drinks without ruining the finish.

Dollar Store Vase Upgrade

Dollar store vase upgrades are proof that you don’t need a big budget for good decor.

Wrap plain glass vases in rope, jute or leftover fabric scraps and glue the ends down neatly.

This is one of those dollar store diy decor trends that keeps coming back every year. It’s easy to see why.

Budget Glam Candle Centerpiece

A budget glam candle centerpiece is basically the easiest way to make a dinner table feel special.

Cluster dollar store candles of different heights on a mirrored tray and surround them with faux greenery.

Dollar Store Basket Makeover

Dollar store basket makeovers turn a plain plastic bin into something worth leaving out.

Wrap the outside in rope or fabric and hot glue it into place, section by section.

They’re great for towels, blankets or that pile of mail nobody wants to deal with, lol!

Melted Crayon Canvas Art

Melted crayon canvas art has been one of the viral diy projects for a few years now. It still holds up.

Glue crayons along the top edge of a canvas and melt them with a hair dryer so the colors drip downward.

Fair warning, it gets messy fast. Lay down newspaper before you even think about starting, haha!

Puffy Paint Tote Bag

Puffy paint tote bags are having a huge moment. Honestly it makes sense. They’re cheap, personal and take almost no skill.

Sketch a design lightly in pencil first, then trace over it with puffy paint and let it dry flat overnight.

This is the kind of project that turns into a whole afternoon once you start adding details, lol!

Pressed Flower Candle Jars

Pressed flower candle jars keep showing up on every pinterest diy ideas trending board this season. It’s not hard to see why.

Press flowers flat, arrange them around the inside of a glass jar and pour in melted wax slowly.

The flowers glow faintly once the candle is lit. Not gonna lie, that part gets me every time.

Tufted Headboard Fabric Project

Last but definitely not least, we have this tufted headboard fabric project. It genuinely looks like a furniture store piece once it’s done.

Cover a plywood board in foam and fabric, then use buttons and thread to pull the tufted dimples through.

It takes patience more than skill. Once it’s mounted though, nobody will believe you made it yourself.