Best DIY Projects and Decorating Tips of 2017

Looking for the best DIY projects and decorating tips of 2017? Look no further. The top DIY and home decor bloggers are all sharing their best 10 posts of the year right here!

2018. Incredible. 2017 was such an exciting year for me personally and professionally. It had its challenges, certainly, but today we are going to celebrate its victories. The obvious highlight of the year for me was when we welcomed our newest member into the family (after a whirlwind renovation to get the girls’ rooms and bathrooms ready)… but I love to see what YOUR favorite posts were. So today I’m sharing the top 10 most popular posts of 2017 – along with 30+ other top DIY and home decor bloggers. Get ready to see all the best diy projects and decorating tips, as well as the top trends and tutorials of this past year!

Best of Maison de Pax 2017: top diy and home decor posts from one of the top interior design bloggers - kitchen, bath, decorating, and handmade tutorials #diyprojects #bestofhomedecor #decoratingtips #interiordesign

Because I love to build suspense, I’m going to start with #10 and work my way up to the most popular. So without further ado (drumroll, please)…..

Tips for Creating Pretty Potted Plants: One of the easiest ways to spruce up any outdoor space or update your curb appeal is with beautiful potted plants. Porch and patio planters are easy, and these tips and inspiration will help you make them beautiful! #curbappeal #pottedplants #patioplanters #patioinspiration

#10. Porch Planter Ideas
I know we’re in the dead of winter, but spring is just around the corner. Check out these gorgeous ideas for outdoor planters for your porch, patio, and curb appeal. Or pin it here for warmer weather!

white mantel with white pumpkins and eucalyptus #falldecor

#9. Fall Home Tour
Funny, in 2016 my spring home tour and summer home tour were the top tours… but this year, readers fell in love with the warm and cozy autumn tips. Pin it for next year here!

Blush can be a perfectly feminine, sophisticated neutral. Looking for the perfect blush paint? Here are some top blush paint colors to try.

#8. Blush Paint Colors
Looking for a gorgeous, subtle, almost-neutral blush color for your walls or furniture? Don’t miss these beautiful blush paint colors! Or save them for future reference.

5 Suggestions for Quick, Easy High-Impact Floral Arrangements: Embrace assymetry. Click to see the other incredibly helpful tips!

#7. Modern Farmhouse Home Tour
I had the honor of photographing a friend’s home this year, and her impeccable style and fantastic DIY projects and ideas blew me (and my readers!) away. Pin it here for your files!

Master Bath Retreat: what a beautiful, relaxing bathroom design. Industrial and rustic elements blend flawlessly.

#6. Rustic Industrial Master Bath Retreat
This spring (while 8 months pregnant), I got to work with my sweet friend Lauren and some other bloggers to make over one special reader’s master bath… So many great DIY ideas in this space. Pin it here!

polished nickel faucets with brass hardware and light fixture... gorgeous mixed metals in this bathroom remodel

#5. Navy and White Bathroom
We designed this jack n jill bathroom for our girls, but it also acts as our guest bath when we have overnight visitors. Readers loved the timeless yet trendy look. You can pin it here!

Looking for soft, feminine, modern nursery decor? With tons of textured neutrals and copper accents, this blush nursery is both sweet and sophisticated. Get ideas and inspiration for DIY projects and sources for your little girl's nursery!

#4. Baby Rosie’s Nursery
A barely blush nursery with tons of neutral texture and the most glorious, serene atmosphere (I speak from experience! 😉 ). Get all the details or pin it here.

I just love this room! Gray and White Girl's Nursery: patterned stencil accent wall and soft gray and white textures create a beautiful, serene space for a little girl | maisondepax.com

#3. Neutral Nursery Decorating Ideas
This was the year of nurseries for Maison de Pax. While gathering inspiration for my own daughter’s nursery, I found some of the best nursery designs around. Check them out or pin them for later!

Two-toned gray and white cabinets, marble subway tile, Carrara countertops, a big farmhouse sink, and brass hardware give this kitchen a classic yet modern look.

#2. Two-Toned Marble Kitchen
You had to know this was coming. Our kitchen reveal from 2017 takes the #2 spot with its white and gray cabinets and marble marble everywhere. Get all our sources here or pin it for later!

DIY Paper Flowers: Incredible! Learn how to make these gorgeous, elegant, giant paper flowers with this step by step tutorial. #paperflowers #wallart #nurserydecor #weddingdecor #handmade

#1. DIY Giant Paper Flowers
I’ll be honest, this one surprised me! But this tutorial takes you step by step through creating these gorgeous DIY paper flowers, perfect for nurseries, girls’ rooms, weddings, baby showers, and more. Save this tutorial for later inspiration!

And that’s it: top 10 of 2017! There were also many oldies that have stayed favorites:

Paint Color Home Tour
Tips for Designing Small Bathrooms

DIY Shiplap Tutorial
How to Whitewash Wood
DIY Wooden Curtain Rods
and Decluttering Tips
Just to name a few…

I hope you enjoyed 2017 as much as I did. To my regular readers, thank you for all your support. To new friends visiting today, I hope you enjoyed it and will stick around! Which was your favorite from this past year?!

Now don’t forget to visit the other talented bloggers below who are also sharing their top 10 today. And happy happy New Year to you all. xx

TIDBITS | Finding Silver Pennies | Stacy Risenmay | Julie Blanner | Live Laugh Rowe

 

Maison De Pax | House by Hoff | Town and Country Living | Summer Adams | Unskinny Boppy

 

Zevy Joy | Decor Gold Designs | A Burst of Beautiful | Shabbyfufu | Seeking Lavendar Lane

 

Nina Hendrick Design Co. | Shades of Blue Interiors | Bless’er House | ZDesign at Home | Life on Virginia Street

 

The Wicker House | Cherished Bliss | Nesting with Grace | Place of my Taste | Simply Designing

 

AKA Design | Rooms FOR Rent | So Much Better with Age | French Country Cottage | Thistlewood Farms

 

Designthusiasm | Love Grows Wild | The Happy Housie

 

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18 Comments

  1. What an amazing year 2017 was for your family. I absolutely love Rosie’s nursery and those flowers. I’m also swooning over your kitchen tiles. It isn’t in our budget to redo the kitchen yet, but one day. I’m pinning for later. xx

  2. Rachel, Your top 10 included 2 of my favorite posts of 2017. The best Blush paint shades and your fabulous DIY Giant paper flowers, helped me decide on a shade for one of our guest rooms and those gorgeous giant paper flowers are now on the wall of my beautiful granddaughter Isabelle’s bedroom wall. She LOVES them. I’m looking forward to your creative 2018, anxious to see all of your surprises!

  3. Rachel, you had such an amazing year my friend! Those flowers are gorgeous and I’m not surprised they were no. 1!
    Hugs, Jamie

  4. I absolutely love Rosie’s nursery and those flowers. Your home is Stunning. I’m looking forward to your creative 2018, Thanks for then sharing.

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