The Most Popular Home Decor & DIY Projects of 2019 from Bless’er House: A Year in Review

Happy New Year, dear readers! As we step into a new decade, it’s impossible not to marvel at how quickly the past year flew by. It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming a tiny new addition to our family, and now she’s a whirlwind of energy, keeping us on our toes and inspiring new adventures around the house.

The year 2019 was truly remarkable, filled with incredible projects and memorable transformations that we were thrilled to share with you. This journey has been an absolute joy, marked by both creative challenges and triumphant successes in home decorating and DIY. So many of our favorite undertakings came to life, and the engagement from this incredible community has been the driving force behind it all.

We understand that in the fast-paced world of home inspiration, some gems might have been overlooked. That’s why we’re excited to present our curated list of the top 19 most popular posts from 2019. It was incredibly hard to narrow it down, as every project holds a special place, but these are the ones that resonated most with you – our amazing audience! This collection highlights the best in budget decorating, clever DIY solutions, and impactful home makeovers that prove you don’t need a huge budget to create a beautiful home.

We are profoundly grateful for your unwavering support, for joining us through every step, every design decision, and every DIY victory. Your encouragement fuels our passion, and it’s your enthusiasm that motivates Robert and me to continue creating and sharing valuable insights for your home. We sincerely hope that what we share with you brings as much inspiration and joy as your presence brings to us. Now, without further ado, let’s dive into the most beloved Bless’er House projects of the past year!

The Top 19 Bless’er House Posts of 2019

19. Guest Bedroom Makeover Reveal: A Tranquil Transformation

This guest bedroom makeover remains one of our all-time favorite transformations, a true testament to the power of thoughtful design. We poured our hearts into creating a serene and inviting sanctuary, perfect for welcoming visitors. From the curated color palette to the layered textures, every detail contributes to a cohesive and tranquil space. This project was a major highlight, showcasing how to achieve a high-end look on a practical budget, and it quickly became a reader favorite for its inspiring before-and-after results.

18. How to Find Your Decorating Style: Unleash Your Inner Designer

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive revolves around discovering personal decorating style. In this popular post, we finally shared our proven process for identifying and defining your unique aesthetic. If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed by design choices, these practical tips and exercises are designed to help you navigate the vast world of interior design, ensuring your home truly reflects your personality and preferences.

17. DIY Candles from Repurposed Candy Dishes: Creative Upcycling Ideas

Our love for thrifting and repurposing shines brightly in this creative DIY project, which shows you how to transform overlooked items into charming home decor. Those cute candy dishes, copper cups, and pretty bowls found at thrift stores are no longer safe from our creative endeavors! This guide walks you through the simple steps to craft your own custom candles, adding a personal and eco-friendly touch to any room. It’s an excellent way to give new life to vintage finds.

16. IKEA Hemnes Pantry Cabinet Organization: Maximizing Kitchen Storage

Living without a traditional pantry can be a challenge, but necessity truly is the mother of invention! This ingenious IKEA Hemnes pantry cabinet organization system has revolutionized our daily kitchen routine, making life significantly easier and more efficient. We share all our tips and tricks for transforming a standard cabinet into a highly functional and beautifully organized pantry, proving that even small spaces can offer ample storage with the right creative solutions.

15. Painted Vinyl Siding Pool Shed Makeover: A Durable Exterior Transformation

We are still absolutely thrilled and amazed by the stunning paint transformation of our pool shed. This project proved that painting vinyl siding is not only possible but also incredibly durable. After enduring six months of extreme weather – from freezing temperatures to hot, humid days and major downpours – the painted vinyl siding continues to look absolutely perfect. This post provides a detailed guide on how to achieve a long-lasting and beautiful exterior makeover for your own vinyl-sided structures.

14. Plant Stand from a Repurposed Piano Stool: Adorable DIY Decor

This charming project transformed an old piano stool into an utterly adorable plant stand, showcasing the magic of repurposing and a clever spray-painted doily method. We loved the outcome so much that we’re constantly searching for new items to apply this unique decorative technique to. It’s a fantastic way to add character and a touch of vintage elegance to your indoor plant displays, proving that beauty can be found in unexpected places with a little creativity.

13. Simple Spring Home Tour: Fresh & Seasonal Decorating Ideas

For reasons that remain a delightful mystery, our Simple Spring Home Tour became the standout seasonal feature of the year, captivating more readers than any other. Perhaps it was the promise of fresh beginnings and lighter decor that resonated so deeply. This tour showcased easy and approachable ways to infuse your home with the joyful spirit of spring, using natural elements and subtle accents. It definitely has us eager for the arrival of spring again!

12. 3 Items You Can Repurpose Into DIY Throw Pillows: No-Sew Home Accents

This incredibly fun and thrifty project, crafted alongside my mom, demonstrates how easily you can transform everyday items into stylish, no-sew throw pillows. We took random finds and gave them new life as unique home accents, proving that you don’t need a sewing machine or expensive fabric to create custom decor. This post provides simple, clever ideas for repurposing textiles like rugs, towels, and napkins into charming pillows that add personality to any space.

11. How to Restore Wood Outdoor Furniture: Extending Its Lifespan

Maintaining outdoor wood furniture can be a continuous effort, but this tried-and-true method has allowed us to keep ours looking brand new for several years running. This comprehensive guide shares our secrets for restoring weathered wooden pieces, bringing them back to life and protecting them against the elements. It’s an essential read for anyone looking to refresh their patio or deck furniture, ensuring longevity and saving money on replacements.

10. Chandelier Makeover & the Best Brass Spray Paint: A Radiant Transformation

In our quest for the perfect vintage brass look, we extensively tested about eight different brass and gold spray paints, and only one emerged as the undisputed champion. This detailed post reveals our top pick and demonstrates how we used it to transform an old chandelier, discovered on OfferUp, into a stunning statement piece. It’s an invaluable resource for anyone looking to update light fixtures or add a touch of elegant brass to their home decor with a lasting, professional finish.

9. 14 Big Impact Ways to Redecorate a Room Inexpensively: Budget-Friendly Decor Hacks

This comprehensive list quickly became one of our most popular resources, offering incredibly clever and impactful ways to refresh any room without draining your wallet. We compiled 14 brilliant decorating ideas, many of which are completely free, focusing on strategic updates that yield dramatic results. From rearranging furniture to utilizing overlooked items, this post is packed with actionable tips for anyone looking to redecorate on a tight budget while still achieving a stunning, personalized space.

8. How to Paint Laminate IKEA Furniture: A Durable & Long-Lasting Finish

Having had our fair share of experience with IKEA furniture, we’ve perfected the art of painting laminate surfaces to ensure a lasting, beautiful finish. This essential guide shares the best method for transforming slick laminate pieces, preventing chipping and peeling, and giving them a high-end, custom look. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to personalize their flat-pack furniture and make it truly shine, extending its life and integrating it seamlessly into their home decor.

7. How to Dress to Hide Mom Belly Pooch: Stylish Postpartum Fashion Tips

After welcoming Regan, I embarked on a personal journey to embrace and love my postpartum body anew. While I’m certainly not a fashion blogger, I was determined to share my most effective tips for styling outfits that flatter and subtly conceal a “mom belly pooch.” This heartfelt post offers practical fashion advice, helping women feel confident and comfortable in their post-baby bodies, proving that style is all about strategic choices and embracing what works for you.

6. 6 Tips to Decorate a Boring Hallway: Infusing Style into Transitional Spaces

Hallways are often overlooked, but they present a fantastic opportunity to add character and visual interest to your home. This popular post highlights the magical abilities of paint to transform an otherwise boring hallway, alongside several other clever tips for jazzing up these transitional spaces. From creative wall treatments to strategic decor placements, discover how to turn a neglected corridor into an inviting and stylish part of your home, enhancing its overall flow and aesthetic appeal.

5. My Favorite Tool for Room Design Planning: Modsy Review

Designing our breakfast nook felt like a monumental challenge due to its small size and confusing traffic flow, leaving me completely stumped. Thankfully, Modsy came to our rescue, providing invaluable direction and design visualization. While I didn’t adopt every single suggestion, their 3D renderings and expert advice offered the clarity I desperately needed to bring the space to life. This post dives into how Modsy transformed our design process, making it an indispensable tool for tackling tricky room layouts.

4. How to Install Sheet Vinyl Flooring Over Tile: A Seamless Floor Update

This project proved to be incredibly popular, likely because so many people are looking for ways to update their outdated tile without the mess and expense of demolition. We successfully installed sheet vinyl flooring directly over existing tile, achieving a stunning and durable result that still has us amazed by its realism. This step-by-step guide shows you how to transform your floors with this budget-friendly and relatively simple solution, making old, hated tile a thing of the past.

3. DIY IKEA Hemnes Pantry Cabinet: Smart Kitchen Storage Solution

Our ongoing struggle with cramped kitchen storage finally met its match with this brilliant DIY pantry solution, built around an IKEA Hemnes cabinet. This project not only maximized our storage capabilities but also introduced us to the magic of antique mirror film, which excels at bouncing light to brighten even the darkest corners of a room. This detailed guide offers an inspiring and practical approach to creating custom, functional pantry space when a built-in option isn’t available.

2. How to Disguise the Ugly Stuff in Your Home: Clever Home Hacks for Clutter

Every home has its fair share of “ugly stuff” – from unsightly TV cables and thermostats to everyday essentials like dish soap and kids’ toys. This incredibly popular post rounds up a wealth of clever and simple ways we’ve found to beautify these not-so-pretty necessities. It’s packed with practical solutions and creative disguises that help maintain a clean, aesthetically pleasing living space, proving that even the most mundane items can be integrated thoughtfully into your home decor.

1. Our Budget Master Bathroom Refresh Reveal: A Stunning No-Demo Makeover

It’s no surprise that this master bathroom refresh claimed the top spot as our most popular post of 2019. This non-demo, budget-friendly makeover truly shocked even us with its incredible “after” transformation! We specialize in creating high-impact changes without the need for extensive demolition, making stunning home improvements accessible to everyone. This reveal showcases how strategic updates, clever DIYs, and smart styling can completely revolutionize a space, proving that a dream bathroom is achievable on a modest budget.

What an incredible journey 2019 was for us here at Bless’er House! As we reflect on these top projects, it’s clear that the themes of budget-friendly transformations, creative DIY solutions, and personal style discovery truly resonated with our community. We saw immense interest in making the most of small spaces, revamping existing furniture, and tackling significant home improvements without breaking the bank. These posts not only showcase our passion but also highlight the collective desire for beautiful, functional, and attainable home design.

As we eagerly look forward to 2020, we’re buzzing with excitement for new challenges and fresh inspirations. We’ll soon be revealing our own “house resolutions” and design aspirations for the coming year, and we’re already eager to dive into them!

Now, we turn to you, our wonderful community: Which of these top 2019 projects was your absolute favorite? And more importantly, what are your big home goals and decorating dreams for 2020? We’d absolutely love to hear about them! Share your aspirations in the comments below, or better yet, join our thriving Bless’er House Budget Decorating Community. It’s the perfect place to connect with fellow home enthusiasts, share tips, and find inspiration. We might even kick off a special thread there to discuss everyone’s 2020 home resolutions – because when you put your goals in writing and share them, they’re much more likely to come to life, right?

Thank you again for being an indispensable part of our creative world. Here’s to a fantastic year of transforming spaces and making homes we love!