DIY and the mission of becoming a furniture trend around the world

“Sell me a set to make…”. DIY, building a more beautiful and unique living space is gradually escalating in the race for the most interesting trends today. Even to meet that need conveniently, Items sold “all-in” to complete a certain item, or workshops that are opened where customers will have the opportunity to experience the “birth” of unique finished products with available ingredients and specific instructions are also very sought-after. Most are young people who are active and like new things. For bulky furniture items, this method optimizes the transportation process and is also much more cost-effective. Also in the eyes of close family members, sometimes we become skilled workers should also.

Learn about DIY

• Define

DIY stands for the phrase “Do it yourself”. This activity includes decorating, repairing, manufacturing, installing appliances, and embellishing the house with the homeowner’s own hands without having to pay the cost of hiring another party to do it.

• Origin

Appearing in 1912, DIY was initially applied when upgrading and maintaining homes. In the first half of the 20th century, the DIY movement spread in North America thanks to the emergence of column pages that provided information and instructions on how to make things at home. By the 1950s, DIY had become a clear cultural trend. Participants the view of opposing consumerism and the restriction of a wide range of products, and celebrating the use of handmade products and environmental protection. More than that, it makes a statement about creativity, uniqueness, and independence in everyday life.

DIY applications in life and in the furniture field

• In life

House repair and maintenance: Do-it-yourself waterproofing paint, installing lights, repairing household electrical equipment, replacing water valves,… All essential tasks for every family.

Making food: Spices, jams, bread, ice cream, soft drinks,… are completely safe because they are hygienic and suitable for taste when made and enjoyed by yourself.

Beauty products: Natural cosmetics, skin care, bathing,… minimize toxic chemicals, are benign and good for health.

Repair and maintenance of bicycles and motorbikes: Changing tires, cleaning and maintaining engines,… the most streamlined jobs that do not require deep repair expertise.

Learning and research: Self-study new skills (multi-purpose in many fields, patronizing growing plants), self-research, and carry out small projects such as blogging, making instructional videos, and developing applications websites,…

• In the furniture

Decoration: Make photo frames, vases, decorative shelves, colored pillows for sofas, pebble carpets, swing beds, and handmade candles, repaint old furniture to refresh the space or paint colorful walls.

     1. Make a photo frame

Materials: Wood, MDF (high-density fiberboard), plywood, recycled materials such as wood from pallets.

Suggestion: Use oak, pine, or plywood if you want to paint or leave the wood grain intact.

     2. Make a flower vase

Material: Glass, ceramics, recycled materials such as glass bottles.

Suggestion: Choose simple and elegant glass vases to focus on the naturalness of flowers and plants.

     3. Make decorative shelves

Materials: Wood, iron, stainless steel, recycled materials such as cribs, and wooden boxes.

Suggestion: Use oak or pallet wood – symbolizing warmth and nature, choose iron, or steel – revealing modernity.

     4. Make colored pillows for the sofa

Material: High-quality cotton, wool, silk, synthetic materials.

Suggestion: Choose thick and sturdy fabrics to ensure durability and comfort when used.

     5. Make pebble carpets

Material: Pebbles, lattice (rope, mesh lining).

Suggestion: Use natural pebbles of various sizes and colors to create an environmentally friendly pebble carpet.

     6. Repaint old furniture to refresh the space

Material: Wood, metal, plastic, and other materials suitable for coating purposes.

Suggestion: Choose water paint or oil paint that matches the material of the furniture to achieve glossy or matte results depending on your preference.

     7. Make a swing bed

Material: Wood, iron, stainless steel.

Suggestion: Use sturdy oak, pine, iron, and steel to create a sturdy and durable swing bed.

     8. Repaint old furniture to refresh the space

Material: Wood (oak, pine, plywood, other natural woods); metal (iron, steel, aluminum); Plastic (synthetic plastic, ABS plastic, other hard plastics).

Suggestion: Use water-based paint or oil paint depending on the type of material to recreate the color and protect the surface of the furniture. Before painting, sand the surface to remove dust and smooth the surface for easier painting and better adhesion.

     9. Paint the walls in many colors

Material: Concrete walls, bricks, painted walls.

Suggestion: Choose a paint color that suits the space and style. Create a highlight by painting one or more wall panels with different colors, contrasting tones, or similar tones to create visual effects.

Installation: Buy interior items such as tables, chairs, cabinets, shelves, etc. then completely assemble the parts yourself. Simple, sometimes really hard, but in the end, it’s still done thanks to the instructions from the manufacturer.

How useful is DIY?

• Helps relax

This is a time to fully focus on DIY, no work, no wasting time. Enjoying the feeling of adventure with yourself is an effective form of relaxation.

• Bonding relationships

Paint a wall according to your wife’s preferences, install a study desk for your child,… regularly show thoughtful actions for each other in daily life, gradually the chemical reaction warms up family affection, no need for a specialized stove.

• Cost savings

Inviting experts or hiring someone to help is sometimes not appropriate for most situations if we feel we can do it ourselves. Cost savings are not separate whit who limited finances, it is a sign of wise consumption.

• Complete myself

One day we suddenly feel like we’re really good, that’s when we can do something we never thought we could do. Skills do not necessarily need to be formally trained, but from one’s efforts no matter what goal the person is working towards.

DIY can be a gift for friends, relatives, or yourself. Higher it is a gift for life. Material determines consciousness, but in this case, lifestyle determines material, in special, DIY in a mission to become an interior trend is to create a civilized and modern community.