10 Most Popular Home DIY Projects & Furniture Makeovers of 2023

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Hello friends!

I’m doing things a little backward but hey, it’s still January so it’ll be okay! Today I’m sharing the top ten most popular/most visited projects of 2023. There’s a little home DIY and furniture makeovers too.

It’s always fun before starting a fresh new year to look back to see what was of most interest to you all. And to just sort of see how the year ended up, projects completed, etc. I hope you enjoy taking a look back too!

10 Most Popular Home DIY Projects & Furniture Makeovers of 2023

I’ll share a link to each project below the corresponding photo below! Enjoy!!

Let’s start with #10 and work our way to #1, shall we?

10 Elderberry Stand with Blossomed Beauties Transfer

Here’s how it started…

Here’s how it ended up…

I used the beautiful rich Elderberry color and Blossomed Beauties transfer on this one.
You can get all the makeover details, and see more photos, here.

9 Easy Way To Glaze Painted Furniture

Here’s how it started…

Here’s how it ended up…

I couldn’t bring myself to cover up that pretty center area of the wood top. Isn’t it lovely?
I used Chestler, which was one of our new blues. Then I applied a custom glaze using Ash paint and Clear Glaze. The wood top area got a coat of Cappuccino Stain & Finishing Oil to freshen it up.
You and get all the makeover details, and see more photos, here.

8 Paint Your Ceiling Dark

Here is how it started…

Here is how it ended up…

I’d wanted to do this for a long while…and finally did it! A quick and easy update that adds so much!
You can read all about this makeover, and see more photos, here.

7 Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bar Stool Makeover

Here is how it started…

Here is how it ended up…

So sweet and whimsical! AND done with napkins! Love that.
Anyone can do this.
You can read all the details, and see more photos, here. 

6 Bleach Wood with Stain

Here is how it started…

Here is how it ended up…

We gave it a few modifications to modernize it plus the beautiful “bleached” drawer fronts and dark paint.
I used both Driftwood & White Stain & Finishing Oil to get the wood look. Then our deep, rich Chocolate color with Cappuccino Stain over top for the rest of the dresser.
You can read all about this makeover, and see more photos, here.

5 Antique Cabinet Makeover

Here is how it started…

Here is how it ended up…

I used Willowbank on this one, such a beautiful blue! For richness, I added a Coal Black tinted Glaze.
I also did some napkin decoupage on the inside of this one.
You can read all about this makeover, and see more photos, here.

4 How To Hang Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Here is how it started…

Here is how it ended up…

I loved our bathroom before but just wanted a change. And peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great choice! Easy to apply and remove when you are ready for a change yet again. Here is the peel-and-stick wallpaper I used.
You can get all my tips and tricks, here.

3 Easy DIY Light Wood Finish

Here is how it started…

Here is how it ended up…

I used a similar stain technique as the dresser above. White Stain first, Driftwood second.
You can read all about this makeover, and see more photos, here.

2 Magazine Holder End Table

Here is how it started…

Here is how it ended up…

I used one of my favorite colors on this one… Seaside. Well, two favorites! I dry brushed with French Eggshell.
You can read all about this makeover, and see more photos, here.

And number one!

1 How To Paint Leather

Here is how it started…

Here is how it ended up…

No surprise here!! This was a very popular post and project, and for good reason. I’m still floored at how well this worked!
Absolutely one of my favorite makeovers. I plan on doing a larger piece sometime this year. I used a custom blend of three colors to make this perfect shade, Chocolate, Mustard and Cranberry.
You can read all about this makeover, and see more photos, here.

I hope you enjoyed seeing the most popular home DIY & projects of 2023 today! It’s fun to see which ones were top and exciting to think about what will make it this year. All the new projects yet to be done!

Which one was YOUR favorite?

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I’m excited about 2024!! Lots more to come!!

xoxo