How to Create a Unique Interior on Your Own: 9 Ideas from Our Heroine

Our heroine Alina from Tver transformed a regular two-room apartment into a stylish and cozy space where every detail is the result of creativity and DIY work.

Without a design project and extra expenses, she managed to create a home with a unique interior. We collected 10 ideas that you can replicate too!

Alina, a blogger and homeowner
Renovation without a design project

Start simple: choose light, neutral tones for walls and floors. This approach not only saves time and money but also leaves room for creativity.

Alina used wallpaper for painting and neutral-toned tiles to create a universal base. This allowed her to change the decor according to mood: bright accents, new textures, and colors easily fit into such an interior.

Second life for old furniture

Don't rush to throw away old furniture. Our heroine found a wooden dresser on Avito that initially looked unappealing. After repainting and waxing, it became the central element of the interior.

Replacing handles and refinishing the fronts gave the dresser an original look. If you have unnecessary furniture, try to remake it yourself – this will save your budget.

Decorative fireplace

A fireplace is a symbol of warmth, but installing one in an apartment can be complex and expensive. Alina made a decorative fireplace from a furniture panel, calculating the dimensions so as to minimize cutting.

The structure was light, functional, and fit perfectly into the kitchen-living room. The decor on the fireplace can be changed depending on the season: from Christmas garlands to summer flowers.

Table from old planks

For the dining table, the homeowner used old planks found at the dacha. They were sanded, treated with antiseptic, and coated with oil, which gave the wood a noble tone and protection.

A metal base from a store completed the look of a modern and practical table. The project is an ideal solution for those who want to create furniture with history.

Shelves from driftwood

During her vacation, Alina found a driftwood plank on the seashore and turned it into a stylish shelf. After treatment, stain and wax emphasized the natural texture of the wood.

The shelf is not only functional but also an emotional part of the interior, reminding about pleasant moments of travel. Similar elements can be the beginning of a collection of unique decor.

Budget alternative to cabinet doors

A built-in wardrobe in the bedroom required door installation, but our heroine refused expensive sliding constructions. Instead, she installed a bathroom shelf and thick curtains, which cost only 3,500 rubles.

The solution looks cozy, doesn't overload the space, and is suitable even for a small room.

Pay attention to the video: Brick wall imitation

Alina used gypsum bricks for decorating walls in the bedroom and hallway. After painting, they looked like brickwork, adding texture and depth to the interior.

This method suits lovers of loft or farmhouse style.

Second life for Soviet chairs

Old chairs were also found on Avito, and the homeowner gave them a new life. She replaced the upholstery with modern prints and repainted the frame. Now the chairs look contemporary and perfectly complement the interior.

If you have furniture with a rich past, don't be afraid to experiment with colors and fabrics.

Wooden shelves from dacha planks

Old planks from the dacha were transformed by Alina into stylish shelves for books, flowers, and decor. Sanding, painting, and wax gave the wood a refreshed look. Each shelf is unique because it retains the characteristics of the wood.