Decorating Hacks You Can Complete In An Hour

This one is actually made from scratch, but you can steal the trick without committing to any construction. Add blankets, towels in a bathroom, kid's dress-up clothes—you name it—to turn an old ladder into a piece of art.

Learn how at A Beautiful Mess.

A standard pair of bookshelves becomes completely unique when you add beautiful colored paper to their backs. For regular upgrades, swap out a new pattern each season.

Learn how at Remodelano la Casa.

This project seems intimidating—so fancy!—but it’s actually as simple as slapping on a fresh coat of paint, reupholstering a cushion, and adding a few finishing touches.

Learn how at REDBOOK via Tori Spelling.

If you have two in a cool shape, a simple coat of paint and a few accent strips might be all they need to feel new again.

Learn how at Dimples and Tangles.

All you need is fabric, an iron, and some fusible tape and you’re on your way to a custom set of curtains.

Learn how at Artsy Chicks Rule.

Buying cool hardware can be pricey, but these decoupage options are simple to make and pack a lot of punch.

Learn how at The Painted Hive.

Use a $35 starburst mirror and a $10 ceiling light to create a room-transforming, spot-on version of a $700 fixture.

Learn how at Simple Details Blog.

Okay, the hanging part might take a little more than an hour, but the idea is super-simple. Covering seemingly diverse items with a coat of spray paint in the same color creates a cohesive feel.

Learn how at Dimples and Tangles.