{"id":44835,"date":"2025-07-18T14:26:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?p=44835"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:26:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:26:35","slug":"diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY decor to brighten your space"},"content":{"rendered":"

Women\u2019s Month is more than just a celebration. It\u2019s a vibrant reminder of strength, beauty and creativity. What better way to honour this than by turning your space into a personal sanctuary that reflects everything you love?<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a fan of cosy corners, bold colours or calming nooks, there are endless ways to refresh your environment with easy DIY projects and thoughtful decor. And you don\u2019t need a huge budget or a large room to make a big impact! Here are some inspiring decor ideas and tips to help you celebrate Women\u2019s Month in style – right in your own space.<\/p>\n

Create a feminine feature wall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why it works: <\/em>A feature wall instantly becomes the focal point of any room and reflects your personality.<\/p>\n

DIY tip:<\/em> Choose one wall and go bold! Paint it a rich, empowering colour like terracotta, blush pink, sage green, or deep plum. Add stencils of empowering words or floral designs. Alternatively, peel-and-stick wallpapers are a renter-friendly solution and come in tons of fabulous patterns – from minimalist line art of female forms to floral and botanical prints.<\/p>\n

Extra touch:<\/em> Frame and hang inspirational quotes from women you admire or print out photos of powerful women through history and turn it into a mini gallery.<\/p>\n

\"\"
Blossoming tree twigs in vase on table near pink wall indoors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mirror magic with a personal touch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why it works:<\/em> Mirrors open up small spaces and reflect light – making your space look bigger and brighter.<\/p>\n

DIY tip:<\/em> Take a simple mirror and frame it with DIY elements like rope, beaded strings, seashells, or fabric trim. You can even create a mirror collage by placing several small mirrors in different shapes together.<\/p>\n

Bonus idea: <\/em>Write affirmations or empowering quotes on the mirror with a dry-erase marker or use vinyl lettering – because every woman deserves to start her day with a reminder of her worth.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Plant lady chic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why it works:<\/em> Plants bring life, colour and calm into any environment.<\/p>\n

DIY tip: <\/em>For those with limited space, try a vertical garden or hanging planters. You can even paint your own terracotta pots with abstract designs or geometric prints.<\/p>\n

Low-maintenance picks: <\/em>Opt for easy plants like golden pothos, snake plant or succulents if you\u2019re just getting started. Pair them with feminine stands – think rose-gold, rattan or ceramic.<\/p>\n

\"\"Craft a self-care nook<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why it works:<\/em> Every woman deserves a small sanctuary to relax, read, or unwind.<\/p>\n

DIY tip:<\/em> Find a cosy corner, add a soft throw blanket, a few plush cushions and a small side table or crate. Set up your favourite books, a candle and perhaps a tiny speaker for calming playlists.<\/p>\n

Lighting tip: <\/em>Soft lighting changes everything. Add a paper lantern, a Himalayan salt lamp or string lights to warm up the vibe instantly.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Empowerment mood board or wall grid<\/p>\n

Why it works:<\/em> A visual reminder of your goals, inspirations and dreams can motivate and uplift.<\/p>\n

DIY tip:<\/em> Grab a wire grid panel or cork board and fill it with magazine clippings, affirmations, travel goals, fabric swatches or sketches. Use mini clothespins or washi tape to attach items. You can even add fairy lights or hang a small mirror for added dimension.<\/p>\n

Style tip: <\/em>Go for metallic tones like rose gold or copper to give it a feminine, chic vibe.<\/p>\n

\"\"Celebrate YOU wall<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why it works: <\/em>Sometimes the most empowering thing is to look around and see your own journey.<\/p>\n

DIY tip:<\/em> Print out photos of yourself at different moments of your life – laughing, traveling, achieving and creating. Add handwritten notes about what those moments meant. Frame them or clip them up on a line of twine with mini pegs.<\/p>\n

Creative twist:<\/em> Turn this into a vision wall too – add in things you still want to do or reminders of goals that excite you.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Styling tips for small spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use multi-functional pieces: Ottomans with storage, trays that double as decor or a mirror that doubles as a jewellery hanger.<\/p>\n

Stick to a palette: A cohesive colour story (even just two or three tones) makes everything feel tied together.<\/p>\n

Think vertical: Use walls and windowsills creatively to avoid clutter.<\/p>\n

Layer textures: Mix and match materials like velvet, linen, jute and metal for visual interest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Women\u2019s Month is more than just a celebration. It\u2019s a vibrant reminder of strength, beauty and creativity. What better way to honour this than by turning your space into a personal sanctuary that reflects everything you love? Whether you\u2019re a fan of cosy corners, bold colours or calming nooks, there are endless ways to refresh […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":44839,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2797,51],"tags":[964,1971],"class_list":{"0":"post-44835","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-homes-and-decor","8":"category-lifestyle","9":"tag-decor","10":"tag-diy"},"yoast_head":"\nDIY decor to brighten your space - Get it Highway & Berea<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"DIY decor to brighten your space - Get it Highway & Berea\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Women\u2019s Month is more than just a celebration. It\u2019s a vibrant reminder of strength, beauty and creativity. What better way to honour this than by turning your space into a personal sanctuary that reflects everything you love? Whether you\u2019re a fan of cosy corners, bold colours or calming nooks, there are endless ways to refresh […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Get it Highway & Berea\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GetItDurban\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-07-18T12:26:35+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2363\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"886\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@GetItDurban\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@GetItDurban\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#\/schema\/person\/5bf473ea93243871d6f91d475b233fda\"},\"headline\":\"DIY decor to brighten your space\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-18T12:26:35+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/\"},\"wordCount\":728,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"decor\",\"DIY\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Home & Garden\",\"Lifestyle\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/\",\"name\":\"DIY decor to brighten your space - Get it Highway & Berea\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-18T12:26:35+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#\/schema\/person\/5bf473ea93243871d6f91d475b233fda\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg\",\"width\":2363,\"height\":886},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"DIY decor to brighten your space\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/\",\"name\":\"Get it Highway & Berea\",\"description\":\"Lifestyle Magazine\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#\/schema\/person\/5bf473ea93243871d6f91d475b233fda\",\"name\":\"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/DSC_9351-96x96.jpg\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/DSC_9351-96x96.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/DSC_9351-96x96.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist\"},\"description\":\"getit@dbn.caxton.co.za\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/author\/bronwynf\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"DIY decor to brighten your space - Get it Highway & Berea","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"DIY decor to brighten your space - Get it Highway & Berea","og_description":"Women\u2019s Month is more than just a celebration. It\u2019s a vibrant reminder of strength, beauty and creativity. What better way to honour this than by turning your space into a personal sanctuary that reflects everything you love? Whether you\u2019re a fan of cosy corners, bold colours or calming nooks, there are endless ways to refresh […]","og_url":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/","og_site_name":"Get it Highway & Berea","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GetItDurban","article_published_time":"2025-07-18T12:26:35+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2363,"height":886,"url":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@GetItDurban","twitter_site":"@GetItDurban","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/"},"author":{"name":"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist","@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#\/schema\/person\/5bf473ea93243871d6f91d475b233fda"},"headline":"DIY decor to brighten your space","datePublished":"2025-07-18T12:26:35+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/"},"wordCount":728,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg","keywords":["decor","DIY"],"articleSection":["Home & Garden","Lifestyle"],"inLanguage":"en-ZA"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/","url":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/","name":"DIY decor to brighten your space - Get it Highway & Berea","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg","datePublished":"2025-07-18T12:26:35+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#\/schema\/person\/5bf473ea93243871d6f91d475b233fda"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-ZA","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-ZA","@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/slider-test2.jpg","width":2363,"height":886},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2025\/07\/18\/diy-decor-to-brighten-your-space\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"DIY decor to brighten your space"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#website","url":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/","name":"Get it Highway & Berea","description":"Lifestyle Magazine","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-ZA"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/#\/schema\/person\/5bf473ea93243871d6f91d475b233fda","name":"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-ZA","@id":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/DSC_9351-96x96.jpg","url":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/DSC_9351-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/03\/DSC_9351-96x96.jpg","caption":"Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge | Journalist"},"description":"getit@dbn.caxton.co.za","url":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/author\/bronwynf\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44835"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44835\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44840,"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44835\/revisions\/44840"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}