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Home » DIY Projects » Top Ten DIY Decor Ideas Of 2016

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Top Ten DIY Decor Ideas Of 2016

It’s always fun to take a look back over the past year to see what you’ve accomplished. The blog is a lot like a digital scrapbook for me, recording project, events and thoughts. I often say it is my accountability source…it makes me get to all the projects floating in my head, work through my ideas and actually put them to action. I thought it’d be fun to look back at the DIY décor ideas that were reader favorites from 2016. Let me know which one is your favorite!The top 10 DIY décor projects of 2016 including a farmhouse tray, aged barnwood, vintage makeovers, picket fence projects, damask mirror tutorial and many more!

DIY Barnwood TutorialDIY aged barnwood. Learn how to age new wood to look old in minutes with this tutorial.

Footed Farmhouse TrayGarage sale items become easy five minute farmhouse projects! Like this five minute farmhouse footed tray from www.huntandhost.net

1960’s Side Table Makeovera 1960's side table gets a WHITE chalkpaint makeover for this #FurnitureRefresh challenge. huntandhost.net

Vintage Lampshade MakeoverA vintage lamp shade becomes a gorgeous centerpiece. It has good bones. Ezekiel 37:5

Poolside Party Buffet DIY TutorialDIY outdoor party buffet in pool blue using...the kitchen sink! www.huntandhost.net

Farmhouse Stool MakeoverThis stool goes from drab to fresh with a farmhouse patina makeover from www.huntandhost.net

Picket Fence Message BoardMagnolia Market inspired farmhouse kitchen message board out of fence pickets by www.huntandhost.net

DIY Chair CoversWhat to do when you don't want to paint your dining room furniture, but you want a change! www.huntandhost.net

Damask Mirror TutorialGorgeous Damask Antique Mirror DIY tutorial. Easy steps using Amy Howard's Antique Mirror solutions by www.huntandhost.net

Books & Pages Fall TourEight different farmhouse homes to inspire you this fall. A cozy autumn home tour inspired by books and pages for Fall. Plus a free printable for a friend...You are my favorite book to read.Hope you enjoyed the DIY highlights of 2016. If you would like to see some of my favorite blogs and their top ten from the year, take a minute to explore below! It’s an easy way to get to know some other fabulous blogs.  If you love it, be sure to share it please! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a wonderful year. Happy New Year, here’s to a fantastically audacious 2017!

Other Top Ten Posts of 2016

Domestically
Speaking
** My Repurposed Life ** Yesterday on Tuesday

Sweet Pea ** Hunt
& Host
** Mad in Crafts **Roots
North & South

Redhead Can Decorate ** Petticoat Junktion ** An
Extraordinary Day

Cupcakes and Crinoline ** Brandywine Cottage ** StoneGable ** What
Meegan Makes

Create & Babble ** Inspitation
for Moms
** H2OBungalow

Refresh Restyle ** My
Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
** 2 Bees in a
Pod
** Celebrating Everyday Life

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  1. Meegan says

    December 31, 2016 at 7:39 AM

    Kim,
    Thanks so much for sharing your top ten projects for the year. I am once again inspired by your work and talent. Happy New Year, my friend!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      December 31, 2016 at 4:53 PM

      Thanks Meegan, it is always fun to see a shot of everyone’s top stuff and be inspired for the coming year! thanks!

      Reply
  2. gail says

    December 31, 2016 at 10:27 AM

    Kim,

    I loved that little table makeover ever since I first saw it. Loving the picket fence project too!

    pinning!

    gail

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      December 31, 2016 at 4:53 PM

      Thanks Gail, Your top ten is wonderful and always makes my creative thoughts get flowing!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says

    December 31, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    So many great projects Kim!! I’m especially smitten with the Farmhouse tray and the barnwood project!! Can’t wait to give these a try! Happy New Year!! ????

    Reply
  4. Malia says

    December 31, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    Oh my! That Footed Farmhouse Tray is incredible. Happy New Year!!!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      December 31, 2016 at 4:54 PM

      thank you! so easy!!!

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    December 31, 2016 at 5:34 PM

    Love that damask mirror!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 13, 2017 at 9:58 AM

      Thanks a bunch Jessica!

      Reply
  6. Paula says

    January 1, 2017 at 7:03 AM

    I so much enjoy all of your projects. Your style is just what I like! I missed a few projects this year and enjoyed getting to see them today.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 13, 2017 at 9:59 AM

      I feel the same way Paula! Hope 2017 is a great year for you!

      Reply
  7. shelley says

    January 1, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    So many great projects! Love your top ten. And your photographs are so lovely. You have such a great eye… Happy 2017!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 13, 2017 at 9:59 AM

      I appreciate that Shelley, I have enjoyed to photography aspect of blogging so much

      Reply
  8. Kirby says

    January 1, 2017 at 6:46 PM

    What great projects! Happy 2017!

    Reply
  9. Maryann says

    January 3, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    What gorgeous projects…. I can’t wait to try your aged barnwood tutorial.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM

      Thanks Maryann, it’s so easy and you could use it for a ton of things!

      Reply
  10. Wendi@H2OBungalow says

    January 7, 2017 at 11:48 AM

    Hi Kim, you had such a creative year! You are right, looking back on the year’s work is like looking through a journal. It brings back memories of each project, the challenges, celebrations and lessons learned. Wishing you lots of success in 2017!

    Reply
  11. Debbie Westbrooks says

    January 7, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    Kim, I love all your projects but the poolside buffet is my favorite!! Can’t wait to see what you do in 2017!
    Debbie

    Reply
  12. Mary Beth says

    January 17, 2017 at 8:42 PM

    So many beautiful projects, Kim! I truly love your unique style. Have a 2017 filled with blessings and joy! xo

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 30, 2017 at 12:12 PM

      Thank you so much Mary Beth, I appreciate the kind words, blessings to you as well friend!

      Reply
  13. Ana says

    October 19, 2019 at 4:31 AM

    It has helped add a lot of pieces to my Home Decor. Amazing read with so much valuable information – specifically the portion regarding Side Table Makeover.

    Reply

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