I think being in lockdown over so much of the last one year has brought out the creativity in everyone. I’m here with all the winners of #RittikaLookAtThis 2021 today, and am absolutely amazed by the innovative projects and exciting DIYs that make up this post.
#RittikaLookAtThis 2021
Here’s a quick recap of the rules for those of you new to this hashtag.
Whenever any of you shares an innovative decor idea on Instagram, you tag it with #RittikaLookAtThis. I pick one that I find exciting, creative and easily doable as pic-of-the-week and share it on my stories to inspire all.
I also love when you share pics with me where you have been inspired by one of our decor ideas shared on this blog or on my Instagram account. And each and every one of those amazing ideas is collected and put together in a single post for easy reference every year.
So here are all the interesting ideas of #RittikaLookAtThis 2021. Let’s get started.
1 – Decor Ideas Inspired By Our Work
I find it super exciting when one of you tags me in a post saying you got an idea from one of my posts on the blog or Instagram and decided to try it for yourself. I try to keep my decor as practical as it is beautiful because I think it’s incomplete if it’s any one without the other. And I love sharing all the details with you.
So when you find a useful idea that you can relate to and decide to try it out for yourself, it’s a very satisfying feeling.
Here are few pics that truly made me smile.
Foyer Inspiration
This foyer gives us a sense of calm and beauty the moment we enter our home.
I was thrilled when I got this pic from @ritikagumber in my messages, saying this entryway was entirely inspired by our foyer. (And what are the chances that this foyer would also belong to a ‘Ritika’?)
Room Divider Ideas
Do you remember this unusual rope divider from our post on Room Divider Ideas?
Source (I could only trace this pic to Pinterest. Any help to credit the rightful owner will be welcome)
It was a pleasant surprise to see Prachi from @esthetic_trends post this pic. I think she’s used the idea beautifully to visually separate her dining area.
Nursery Inspiration
Then there was this pretty nursery we designed for a baby girl. I shared all details of how we planned it on the blog.
And I was so happy to see that all the detailed explanation helped Nupur of @homenlife when she was planning out one for her baby.
DIY Cabinet Makeover
We had a very interesting post on 13 Exciting Ways To Use Wallpaper.
Kadambari of @diywithkadambari loved the idea of using it on cabinet shutters, and gave her cabinet a smashing new look using it.
Smart DIY Wall Hanging
This clever wall hanging we used to conceal all the electrical boxes in Em’s Rental Living Room has always been quite a hit.
So glad to see that this idea is still useful, after all these years! And love how Sujatha of @sujawatercolours used her forgotten Kashmiri embroidery to cover the ugly boxes in her entryway.
Painting Furniture
A while back I wrote a post on How To Paint Furniture. Krittika from @willowandlovehome taught us how to paint over laminated furniture.
So happy that Kavitha of @aprildesigntrails found this information useful and could use it to give her shoe cabinet a complete makeover.
Diwali Decor
This doorway was decorated with dupattas for a Diwali photo shoot for India Today Home.
I love the pretty colours that Neha of @decorholicsabode has used to dress up her doorway similarly.
2 – Your Decor Ideas That Inspired Us
I was going through all the pics of #RittikaLookAtThis 2021 while preparing for this post and was suddenly just so glad that I was writing this post. There are so many amazing ideas in here, all of which I have posted in my stories over the last year.
Yet, over time you tend to forget. And these ideas are just not worth forgetting.
Trust me, you need to book mark this post and save it for reference. If you haven’t done it already, you will after you’ve gone through the rest of these amazing ideas!
A lot of the ‘source’ links below lead to video or step-by-step photo tutorials of the DIYs and makeovers, so remember to click those for more details.
DIY Runner From Bathmats
Shweta of @my.decor.saga used old bathmats she found lying around to make this beautiful runner.
DIY Orb
Meenakshi of @behind_that_house used a balloon and yarn to make this lovely decorative orb.
String Wall Decor
How pretty is this simple DIY photo wall made with strings and fairy lights by Yashika of @yashikabakshi?
Upcycled Bottle Lamp
This empty whiskey bottle was upcycled into this pretty lamp with fairy lights inside by Akanksha of @planta_de_amor. Smart, simple, cute and environmentally friendly.. just the kind of ideas we love at #RittikaLookAtThis 2021!
DIY Doodle Wall
Anubha of @anubhadube made a fun family project by having her boys join in to make this quirky DIY doodle wall in her kitchen.
Guest Room Makeover
Rajni of @myriad_myhome decided to do away with a closed wardrobe in the guest room. This open storage rack and clothes hanging space for guests looks funky and keeps the tiny room looking light.
Fairy Tale Plant Rack
Himadri of @homewithh_ used plants, lanterns and an Ikea clothes rack to make her own ‘little fairy tale moment’.
Upcycled Planter
Meenakshi of @behind_that_house upcycled her old brass planter into this chic piece using a little paint and a lot of creativity.
DIY Four-Poster Bed
When Shweta of @my.decor.saga wanted a four poster bed for her room… she decided she’d upcycle her regular bed instead of getting a new one. She did a great job, didn’t she?
DIY Wall Mural
Shilpi of @cshilpkari used stencils to DIY this stunning wall mural behind her bed.
DIY Balcony Shelf
This balcony railing shelf, done so beautifully and simply by Jonali of @allthatihome.
DIY Wall Plates
I cannot get over these magnificent DIY wall plates by Deepthi of @thehomeandgardenproject. All she’s used to make these is natural fibre plates, a thick black marker.. and a beautifully steady hand!
DIY Pumpkins from Old Clothes
Alka of @myhomecanvas1502 used old tops and sweaters to make these cute DIY pumpkins.. just perfect for a fall tablescape.
DIY ‘Blue Pottery’ Pumpkins
And while we are talking about pumpkins, how can we forget these gorgeously delicate ones made by Meenakshi of @behind_that_house. Don’t they match her blue jars perfectly?
Recycled Jean Feather Hanging
Sree of @sreedeviputigampu used her old pair of jeans to make these graceful feathers and put them together to make a wall hanging. Whoever would have thought this was possible?
DIY Room Fresheners
Shivani of @the_usual_blahs teaches us how to make these room fresheners easily, using products we’ll find regularly in our homes and kitchens.
DIY Selfie Mirror
Salma of @samlafuad_interiors shows us, step-by-step, how to make this stunning wall mirror.
DIY Christmas Window
Come Christmas, we had the most amazing Christmas decor ideas shared on #RittikaLookAtThis 2021, and it was a task to pick a fave every week.
But this pretty window Christmas-scape by Naina of @spiceinthecity was pretty much a no-brainer!
Rosemary Christmas Wreath
Then this delicate rosemary Christmas wreath by Krittika of @willowandlovehome…
DIY Christmas Tree
And this adorable Christmas tree that Sree of @sreedeviputigampu made from baking cups.
Cushion Cover Hack
How many times have you realised that your cushion filler is too small for its cover? I’m sure it’s happened to all of us at some point. This easy hack by Arza of @panelsofcedar is a great idea to get you through such times.
DIY Embroidered Art
Ever thought you could make yourself some artwork using needle and thread? Krittika of @willowandlovehome shows how to do it in a super easy way.
DIY Wallpaper
Ila of @litterflybyila used a sponge cut into a triangle and paint to make her own wallpaper. How cool is that?
DIY Bookshelf Lamp
Rashmi of @ruskathome added lights to this bookshelf to make a super useful floor lamp.
DIY Cabinet Makeover
Jonali of @allthatihome gave her simple glass cabinet this magnificent makeover using bamboo mesh and a fresh coat of paint.
Dining Table Makeover
Bandana of @im_bandana added planks of wood on top of her existing dining table to not just give it a fresh new look, but also to increase its size.
DIY Easy Artwork
Salma of @salmafuad_interiors showed us how to make some striking, minimalist, modern art for our walls.
DIY Raffia Mirror
Alka of @myhomecanvas1502 showed us how to make this lovely raffia mirror, just perfect for a tropical, Scandinavian vibe.
Upcycled Door
Next up on our list of inspiration pics from #RittikaLookAtThis 2021 is Rajni of @myriad_myhome, who upcycled a 50 year old teak wood door from her mother’s home to make this unusual coffee table.
Bottle Vases
A row of bottles with fresh flowers to brighten things up. How sweetly simple is this pretty vignette by Shruthi of @kreative.reflections.by.shru?
DIY Hat Lampshade
Have you ever thought of making a pendant lamp from a hat? Nope, I haven’t either. Himadri of @homewithh_ makes it look like adding tassels to a hat is the most obvious thing to do with it.
Which brings us to the end of #RittikaLookAtThis 2021.
I can’t begin to believe the wide variety and ingenuity of all the fascinating ideas shared by so many of you. Like I said, if you haven’t already book marked this post, do it now. You’ll definitely find an idea worth trying yourself.
If you do one try one of this ideas, remember to use #RittikaLookAtThis when you share it and tag the account whose idea it originally was, and my account on Instagram so we know.
Also remember to share your own exciting ideas with me using this hashtag. You can follow #RittikaLookAtThis here so you don’t miss everyone’s amazing shares yourself.
Click here to see all the awesome ideas shared before, because trust me, they are just as exciting.
Until next time,
