DIY projects are a popular activity for people wanting to improve their homes, update their look to the latest trends, or fix any long-standing problems. While some tasks are relatively easy and simple, other, more extensive changes will be a bit more complex. Depending on the extent of your improvements, you may need professional assistance, but you’d be surprised how much of a difference you could make yourself.

Read on to read our top tips for getting the most out of your next DIY project and discover how much of a difference you can make with just your creativity and our various interior decorating supplies.

Get Inspired with In-depth Interior Design Research

Starting with research is essential when beginning a potential DIY project. You may have a clear idea of the result you want from the work, but you’re not sure how to achieve it, or you may have expertise in conducting the work but are not sure if you’ll like the result in your home.

Online research is a great way to fill in the gaps in your knowledge, as you’ll find many instructional articles online about interior home decorating and DIY projects, such as  our home decorating blog. If you need inspiration when exploring what you want to improve in your home, use YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram to see examples of other people’s work and see what you need in order to create beautiful projects in the future. Use hashtags such as these examples to find great options. However, remember to replace ‘bathroom’ or ‘kitchen’ with any other room you are thinking of:

  • #DiyProject
  • #BathroomInspo
  • #KitchenUpgrade

These will significantly filter the options presented to you and help you find wonderful innovative ideas that other homeowners have developed. You’ll be able to see the practical results before committing to the renovation.

Plan Your Decorating Budget

Once you’ve found your inspiration and know what you want and how, it’s tempting to dive right in and get started, but there is one last factor you should spend time resolving: your budget.

Avoid Project Creep

Project creep is an unfortunately subtle complication. Essentially, you find yourself initially just planning a fresh coat of paint, and then before you know it, it has ‘crept up’ into replacing built-in units, adding tile sections, and other additional tasks that will increase the time and costs.

By setting a budget, you not only keep yourself grounded in your project and avoid creeping it up, but you also decrease unexpected surprises as you are more likely to finish how and when you wanted to originally. However, you should be prepared to adapt to the unexpected. For example, even a simple task like matching curtains or rugs can be more expensive than you thought. You might not find the exact colour or material you planned for, which might require you to spend a bit extra.

If you are struggling to either plan or fulfil your vision, remember safety is paramount for any home environment. Contacting a professional is always an option if safety is a concern, and we highly recommend embracing that for the more risky elements of any DIY project.

Define Your Priorities

So, how do you plan out a successful project budget? First, define your priorities for your improvements. This will start initially by limiting your project to just one room at a time. When planning to repaint walls or introduce hardwood floors to your property, it’s easy to think you should tackle it in multiple areas all at once you’ve started. This thinking will easily escalate your required time and money, and before you know it, you’ve stopped enjoying your DIY project and now have a hard job on your hands.

Find Lasting Materials

Investing in lasting home improvement materials is the best choice that pays off in the long run, especially in busy areas like kitchens and bathrooms. When it comes to durability and aesthetic appeal, we recommend choosing Ca Pietra porcelain tiles and Farrow & Ball paint, as they not only provide outstanding luxury aesthetics but also have a quality that makes them highly durable.

By choosing Ca Pietra porcelain tiles and Farrow & Ball paint, you are making a wise investment in materials that offer both enduring beauty and reliable durability. These high-quality products not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home but also ensure that your improvements last for a long time and improve your property value significantly, providing lasting value and peace of mind.

Researching the costs of your vision will help you budget your plan and keep everything manageable. As experienced suppliers of home improvement materials, our design and consultation services have helped thousands of customers get a practical estimate of what they need to fulfil their vision for their home interiors. Explore some examples of the work we’ve conducted in our client portfolio.

DIY Interior Decorating Materials at Rockform

When you’re planning your next DIY project visit our tile showrooms to view  our wide range of essential materials for your next DIY project, such as our tiles in our Preston showroom to our Farrow and Ball paint range in our Lancaster showroom. Visit our showrooms to see our products in person and in context with your potential DIY improvements, and be inspired today.

If you want to know more about our products, feel free to get in touch with us by giving us a call at 01995 643455. Our skilled team is always happy to help. Alternatively, find us on our Facebook and X pages, where we keep you up-to-date with our latest news.