{"id":1844,"date":"2026-05-25T07:06:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1844"},"modified":"2026-05-25T07:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:06:42","slug":"10-diy-projects-to-make-your-home-look-expensive-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1844","title":{"rendered":"10 DIY PROJECTS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK EXPENSIVE ON A BUDGET"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UCoFwLlE-L8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>10 DIY PROJECTS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK EXPENSIVE (ON A BUDGET)<br \/>\nInterior Designer: Kristen McGowan<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m excited to share some designer approved DIY projects that won&#8217;t break the bank! Learn easy steps and tips for each project, focusing on affordable ways to achieve a designer look with some budget home decor. If you&#8217;re looking for some ideas on ways to improve the look of your home, especially with some home decor DIY, this video is just for you! From painting tricks, home improvement hacks, decorating tips and more this video is packed with beginner friendly DIY projects you can do as well! Whether you\u2019re a home owner or renter you can try some of these projects in your space! #diy #homeimprovement #interiordesign #KristenMcGowan #homedecor <\/p>\n<p>Air return vent cover: https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0Hivzy6hxsL<br \/>\nSimple Ceiling medallion: https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0LMVG5P5Ia4<br \/>\nornate ceiling medallion: https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0qn1qLyBeg8<br \/>\nPeel and stick delft tiles: https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-60326799<br \/>\nEtsy delft tiles: https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-60327023<br \/>\nFaux wood ceiling beams: https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-60327295<br \/>\nDIY wood stainable ceiling beam: https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-60327789<\/p>\n<p>LAUNDRY ROOM ENCLOSURE TUTORIAL: https:\/\/youtu.be\/oOZAVw7g3I0?si=m0BVFE7FUgyHLakn<\/p>\n<p>SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT:\u00a0https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amazon\/kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>SHOP MY HOME: https:\/\/shopmy.us\/kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>SHOP MY LTK: https:\/\/www.shopltk.com\/explore\/krist&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; CATCH UP ON PREVIOUS VIDEOS &#8211; <\/p>\n<p>DIY STAIRCASE MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/BPreKm7qMzs?si=2nPW2uHO5AlLYHSc<\/p>\n<p>DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER (UNDER $500): https:\/\/youtu.be\/3UPFCsa&#8211;Hg?si=4ZyqkTvzvnawxCFx<\/p>\n<p>WE BOUGHT A HOUSE + HOUSE HUNTING JOURNEY: https:\/\/youtu.be\/hXBCr_c_5YY?si=pkxZU1k4LDUbhvn1<\/p>\n<p>NEW EMPTY HOUSE TOUR: https:\/\/youtu.be\/bbmeqGRfE_s?si=sKTbIzT15I7W8NqL<\/p>\n<p>REFINISHING OUR HARDWOOD FLOORS: https:\/\/youtu.be\/Mdwxn8IOulo?si=XIZjwh0jOJs2WQf7<\/p>\n<p>MOVING INTO OUR NEW HOME + DECORATE WITH ME: https:\/\/youtu.be\/rDZhBI7-RAo?si=wakFYqmiv1eo3Jra<\/p>\n<p>EXTREME HOME OFFICE MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/X-A_xwvseBo?si=sG9zednNEIH5fRrS<\/p>\n<p>EXTREME SUNROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/4s9IufrG4iA?si=VZXMrp0nVQtN-yDr<\/p>\n<p>NEW HOME GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/9o83Ms6Miwo?si=F4jCqL5EApfMvyK9<\/p>\n<p>OUR FINISHED LAKE HOUSE TOUR: https:\/\/youtu.be\/gXiepP_fFzs?si=PS-Y-9pr6SHvxEXs<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; R O O M  M A K E O V E R S &#8211; <\/p>\n<p>FAMILY ROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/O0Zs2aq35-E<\/p>\n<p>LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/TRlDDwLAYrY<\/p>\n<p>BACHELORS APARTMENT MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/wr9cz3F2eho?si=Ooqy4wyOeBh90ijQ<\/p>\n<p>MY GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/-ug8r0pO9m0<\/p>\n<p>NEW BREAKFAST NOOK MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/0H9oi-yLDS8<\/p>\n<p>DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/BkUDxvhVVpw<\/p>\n<p>BATHROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/81hJHT-u_Uo<\/p>\n<p>DINING ROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/GmZxKPCuRyQ<\/p>\n<p>SMALL BATHROOM (POWDER ROOM MAKEOVER): https:\/\/youtu.be\/3bbGZj9qGdM<\/p>\n<p> &#8211; F O L L O W  M E &#8211;<br \/>\nKristen McGowan: Designer, Bachelors degree in Interior Design from Sheridan College<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6INSTAGRAM: @kristenmcgowan<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kristenmcgowan\/?hl=en<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6TIKTOK: kristenmcowan<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kristenmcgowan\" data-unique-id=\"kristenmcgowan\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" data-embed-type=\"creator\" style=\"max-width:780px; min-width:288px;\">\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kristenmcgowan?refer=creator_embed\">@kristenmcgowan<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6 Pinterest: KristenMcGowanDesign<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pin.it\/10F8vYF<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6THREADS: @kristenmcgowann<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6SNAPCHAT: kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6BLOG: https:\/\/www.kristenmcgowan.com\/ <\/p>\n<p>\u25b6BUSINESS INQUIRIES: digitmgmt@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>FTC Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links from which I get a small commission. 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