Skip to search.
  • New User? Register
  • Sign In
  • Help
Make Y! My Homepage
  •  
    Notifications Help
  • Mail
    • My Y!
    • Yahoo!

    Yahoo! Shine

    Breaking News Visit Yahoo! News for the latest.

    ×Close this window

    • Today
      • The Thread
      • The Ellen Show
      • Bethenny
      • Secrets to Your Success
      • Team Mom
      • Video
      • Daily Shot
      • In The Pantry
      • Royal Baby
    • Style
      • Fashion
      • Beauty
      • The Thread
      • Video
      • Photos
      • Shine Latina
    • Well-being
      • Green
      • Video
      • The Jeff Probst Show
      • Photos
      • Books
    • Love + Sex
      • Video
      • Weddings
      • The Jeff Probst Show
      • Burning Love
      • Daily Shot with Ali Wentworth
      • Bethenny
    • Food
      • What's For Dinner
      • Shine Supper Club
      • Video
      • Chow Ciao!
      • Blue Ribbon Hunter
      • Shine Latina
      • In The Pantry
      • Everyday Food
    • Home Design
    • Parenting
      • Video
      • Team Mom
      • Royal Baby
      • Mother's Day
    • Animals
      • Video
    • Horoscope
      • Horoscope
      • Chinese Astrology
      • 2013 Annual Horoscope
    • My Shine
      • Manage blog posts
      • Manage slideshows
      • Contributor Network
    • Video
    • Decorating Guide
    • Photos
    • Ask A...
    Search

    Trending Now

    »
    1. Wayne Miller dies
    2. Janet Jackson billionaire
    3. Gosling film booed
    4. Zach Sobiech dies
    5. Tesla $465 million

    9 Cheap and Cheerful Home Ideas

    The best D.I.Y. home decor projects deliver a satisfying "I did it!" payoff in an afternoon, or better yet, an hour. John and Sherry Petersik, the smarties from the home blog Young House Love, whose book goes on sale November 6, are all about that -- and sticking to a budget. REDBOOK.

    • The Best Celeb Hairstyles for Every Length

    • The 75 Most Iconic Dresses of All Time

    • 50 Glam Gifts Under $50


    Become of a fan of REDBOOK on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

    • Email 0
    • Share 0
    • Tweet
      0
    • Print
    • Show thumbnails
    • Hide thumbnails
    1 - 8 of 9
    PrevNext
    1. For less than $10...Give your bookshelf a fashion moment.
    2. In 30 minutes...Chic up a pillowcase.
    3. Add a big dollop of color to your kitchen.
    4. For around $20...Paint a statement door.
    5. For $9.99...Transform an Ikea table into a shelf.
    6. In 10 minutes...Make bathroom lights special.
    7. In a weekend...Stencil your staircase.
    8. Fail-safe (and gorgeous) color combos.

    Gallery View:9 Cheap and Cheerful Home Ideas
    CLOSE

    1 - 9 of 9
    PrevNext
    1. For less than $10...Give your bookshelf a fashion moment.
    2. In 30 minutes...Chic up a pillowcase.
    3. Add a big dollop of color to your kitchen.
    4. For around $20...Paint a statement door.
    5. For $9.99...Transform an Ikea table into a shelf.
    6. In 10 minutes...Make bathroom lights special.
    7. In a weekend...Stencil your staircase.
    8. Fail-safe (and gorgeous) color combos.
    9. For under $75...Create a custom headboard.
    8 of 9 photos
    PrevNext
    1. previousFail-safe (and gorgeous) color combos.next
    • Email 0
    • Share 0
    • Tweet
      0
    • Print
    PrevNext
    1. Photo by: David Turner/Studio D
      Fail-safe (and gorgeous) color combos.

      Putting together a palette for your home can be the most terrifying part of decorating--so let the Petersiks help. Dying for a clean white wall? Sherry's go-to is Decorators White from Benjamin Moore.

      Top row, from left: Bay Leaf, Persimmon Red, Crevecoeur, and Heath by Martha Stewart Living

      Row two, from left: Citron, Hibiscus, Baby Fern, and Dragonfly by Benjamin

      ... more 
      Photo by: David Turner/Studio D
      Fail-safe (and gorgeous) color combos.

      Putting together a palette for your home can be the most terrifying part of decorating--so let the Petersiks help. Dying for a clean white wall? Sherry's go-to is Decorators White from Benjamin Moore.

      Top row, from left: Bay Leaf, Persimmon Red, Crevecoeur, and Heath by Martha Stewart Living

      Row two, from left: Citron, Hibiscus, Baby Fern, and Dragonfly by Benjamin Moore

      Row three, from left: Hale Navy, Ashen Tan, Quiet Moments, and Milano Red by Benjamin Moore

      Row four, from left: Gobi Desert, Hazelnut Cream, Celery Ice, and Lime Light by Behr


      More from REDBOOK:
      • 100 Statement Accessories That Will Make An
      less 

    Most Popular

    • Alleged Hit-and-Run Driver Brags on …
    • Target's New Affordable Wedding Gow …
    • The Only Yellow Cake Recipe You'll Ever …
    • Microwave to the Rescue! Chocolate Cake …
    • Is Your Man High Maintenance?
    Show More

    Featured Videos

    • The Wackiest Styles of Billboard's Past

      1:50

      The Wackiest Styles of Billboard's Past

      6 days ago

    • Spring Trends to Avoid

      1:30

      Spring Trends to Avoid

      9 days ago

    • Spring Trends to Avoid

      1:30

      Spring Trends to Avoid

      9 days ago

    • Mom Of Four Gets A Head-To-Toe Makeover

      2:51

      Mom Of Four Gets A Head-To-Toe Makeover

      13 days ago

    • The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      2:36

      The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      22 days ago

    • Chrissy Teigen's Summer Style Must-Haves

      2:15

      Chrissy Teigen's Summer Style Must-Haves

      22 days ago

    • Transition your beauty routine for spring

      2:16

      Transition your beauty routine for spring

      26 days ago

    • Tegan and Sara on Leather Jackets and Getting "Closer" to Justin Bieber

      1:49

      Tegan and Sara on Leather Jackets and Getting "Closer" to Justin Bieber

      27 days ago

    • The Lumineers Open Up About Their Chart-Topping Hit "Ho Hey"

      2:07

      The Lumineers Open Up About Their Chart-Topping Hit "Ho Hey"

      1 month 3 days ago

    • Partying at Coachella

      2:24

      Partying at Coachella

      1 month 4 days ago

    • On-The-Go Beauty Essentials for Effortless Festival Style

      3:26

      On-The-Go Beauty Essentials for Effortless Festival Style

      1 month 4 days ago

    • Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      2:01

      Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      1 month 5 days ago

    • The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      2:36

      The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      1 month 5 days ago

    • Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      2:01

      Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      1 month 6 days ago

    • Spring Beauty Trends To Try

      2:21

      Spring Beauty Trends To Try

      1 month 7 days ago

    • A Class Act: Emmy Rossum Talks Music, Old Hollywood Glam, And "Closet Time"

      2:23

      A Class Act: Emmy Rossum Talks Music, Old Hollywood Glam, And "Closet Time"

      1 month 14 days ago

    • Jessica Lucas Talks "Cult" And Her Style Must-Haves

      2:02

      Jessica Lucas Talks "Cult" And Her Style Must-Haves

      1 month 18 days ago

    • The Thread - Season 5

      1:12

      The Thread - Season 5

      1 month 19 days ago

    • NERVO Breaks Down The Hottest Beauty Trends At Ultra

      2:24

      NERVO Breaks Down The Hottest Beauty Trends At Ultra

      1 month 19 days ago

    • Five Hot Dress Trends for Spring

      2:16

      Five Hot Dress Trends for Spring

      1 month 24 days ago

    Follow Shine

    More on Yahoo!

    • The surprisingly brief shelf lives of common pantry items

    • Yahoo! Movies exclusive trailer: Rachel McAdams in 'About Time'

    Today on Yahoo!

    1 - 5 of 48
    prevnext
      • Is aging MLB star near the end of his career?

        Is aging MLB star near the end of his career?

      • Why are MLB pitchers cheating so brazenly?

        Why are MLB pitchers cheating so brazenly?

      • Sergeant accused of filming cadets in shower

        Sergeant accused of filming cadets in shower

      • Lawyer: Donald Trump lied on the stand

        Lawyer: Donald Trump lied on the stand

      • Former MLB star may have hit all-time low

        Former MLB star may have hit all-time low

    Shine from Yahoo!

    • Today
    • Style
    • Well-being
    • Love + Sex
    • Food
    • Home Design
    • Parenting
    • Animals
    • Horoscope
    • My Shine

    Also On Yahoo!

    • Autos
    • Finance
    • Games
    • Groups
    • Health
    • Maps
    • Movies
    • Music
    • omg!
    • Shine
    • Shopping
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • TV
    • Y! News RSS
    • Y! News Alert
    All Yahoo! »

    Trending Now

    1. Wayne Miller dies
    2. Janet Jackson billionaire
    3. Gosling film booed
    4. Zach Sobiech dies
    5. Tesla $465 million
    1. Sisters ejected from mall
    2. Drone strikes 4 Americans
    3. Bieber may sue guests
    4. Free burgers for life
    5. Pauly D new hair
    Copyright © 2013 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. | Yahoo! Lifestyles Network |
    • Help / Suggestions
    • Privacy Policy
    • About Our Ads
    • Terms of Service
    • Copyright/IP Policy