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These 20 DIY Instagram Accounts are Our Must-Follows

December 2, 2020 by Elizabeth Wieck

We love getting creative and working with our hands on DIY projects big and small—and we suspect that you might be of the same inclination, too. So, we’ve rounded up a few of our go-to DIY Instagram accounts and blogs to follow that we’re constantly turning to for interiors, fashion, and food inspiration. We hope you’ll find plenty of ideas to spark your creativity, and feel free to sound off in the comments on any more DIYers you love!

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Photo by Chris Loves Julia. 

Chris Loves Julia

Who they are: Husband-and-wife team Chris and Julia Marcum, who have been sharing family-friendly projects, home renovations, and tidbits from their life for an entire decade. 

What you’ll find: Cozy, traditional-meets-modern vibes, and big reveals like the unexpectedly moody exterior of their home and a new office space for their girls to do homework and art projects. 

Check out their blog here, and follow them on Instagram here.

renovation diy instagram accounts to follow
Photo by François et Moi.

François et Moi

Who she is: Minneapolis-based Erin Francois, who has a background in interior design, a penchant for blue (she considers it a neutral), and a love for clean, modern, and warm spaces.

What you’ll find: Dispatches from her 1930s Tudor duplex renovation, plus clever DIYs (we love this quirky stool project). 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

colorful kitchen diy
Photo by A Beautiful Mess.

A Beautiful Mess

Who they are: Sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman are the brains behind one of the most popular DIY Instagram accounts to follow, which shares colorful, creative projects and ideas that are guaranteed to make you smile.

What you’ll find: A little bit of everything! We especially love their decor stories (like Elsie’s pastel-filled home tour) and DIYs (the most adorable faux wallpaper project).

Check out their blog here, and follow them on Instagram here.

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Photo by Cynthia Harper.

Cynthia Harper

Who she is: Teacher-turned-blogger Cynthia Harper, whose relaxed, relatable interiors and DIYs are an absolute breath of fresh air. 

What you’ll find: Projects both big and small, like this DIY wood slat accent wall and easy tips for styling shelves. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

I spy diy instagram account
Photo by I Spy DIY.

I Spy DIY

Who she is: Milwaukee-based Jenni Yolo has been a DIY pro for nearly a decade, and has written for InStyle magazine plus a book all about the subject. Now she documents home renovation projects she takes on with her husband—many of which you can rent out on AirBnB! 

What you’ll find: A gorgeous bedroom makeover from one of her renovation projects (inspired by a rock she found on the beach!), and a simple custom DIY art project. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

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Photo by Cloe Thomson.

Cloe Thomson

Who she is: Cloe Thomson is Canada-based mother of four, whose can-do attitude and honesty about life and motherhood make us love her clever projects all the more and one of our top DIY Instagram accounts to follow. 

What you’ll find: Snaps from inside her cool and collected California-inspired home, plus inventive projects like a DIY cutting board and a fluted dresser makeover.

Follow her on Instagram here.

bedroom makeover diy
Photo by Peony and Honey.

Peony and Honey

Who she is: Erika Ver, a lifestyle blogger whose modern, eclectic, pink-infused home we can’t get enough of. 

What you’ll find: A pretty-in-pink bedroom makeover, stairs dressed up with wallpaper, and plenty of other colorful projects. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

easy bathroom diy
Photo by Cozy Happy Home.

Cozy Happy Home

Who she is: Get cozy. Stay awhile. This is the motto of Jenna from Cozy Happy Home, who started posting about design and DIYs on Instagram when she and her husband bought a fixer-upper to renovate. 

What you’ll find: A sleek and minimal DIY towel holder for the bathroom, a pantry refresh that will make all your organization dreams come true, and so much more. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

garden shed diy
Photo by Sheree Designs.

The Mom Hack

Who she is: Sheree, a.k.a. The Mom Hack, knows her way around a wood shop, and has filled her family’s Las Vegas boho-meets-farmhouse-style home with all sorts of impressive DIY projects.

What you’ll find: An wood dining table project, a mini garden shed, and so many other DIYs that will blow your mind. 

Check out her blog, The Mom Hack, here, and follow her on Instagram here.

diy porch makeover
Photo by Once Upon a 1912.

Once Upon a 1912

Who she is: Kay, the Florida-based design aficionado behind this renovation and DIY Instagram account, focuses on easy, beautiful, and affordable DIYs, and lives in a fixer-upper built in (you guessed it!) 1912.

What you’ll find: A simply genius lamp revamp, a stunning patio refresh, and more projects from her farmhouse-chic home. 

Follow her on Instagram here.

big diy projects
Photo by Far From Cypress.

Far From Cypress

Who she is: This wildly inspirational account is run by single mother-of-three Marquita, who has serious expertise in all things power tools and tackles ambitious DIYs that look like they were done by a contractor. 

What you’ll find: Pro-level projects like a tutorial for cutting and installing your own crown moulding, and more simple ideas like this stunning closet before-and-after. 

Follow her on Instagram here.

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Photo by Cass Makes Home.

Cass Makes Home

Who she is: DIY- and vintage-lover Cass lives in Virginia and has been slowly renovating her young family’s house to perfection, after watching her parents renovate their own home growing up. 

What you’ll find: A built-in Ikea desk and bookshelf combo for her daughter to do schoolwork, and tours of each room in her home, including this gorgeous jewel-toned dining room. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

kids playroom diy
Photo by Within the Grove. 

Within the Grove

Who she is: Florida-based Liz has been documenting her 90s home reno for the last four years, with the goal of empowering others to create a beautiful home they love. 

What you’ll find: A rundown of how she painted the exterior of her house, and an adorable idea for hanging up art in a kids’ playroom. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

kids DIY account
Photo by Paper and Stitch. 

Paper and Stitch

Who she is: Former art teacher Brittni Mehlhoff runs the brilliant blog Paper and Stitch, where she chronicles all manner of DIYs—from adorable kids’ costumes to large-scale projects in her Atlanta home. 

What you’ll find: An easy tutorial for block-printing fabric, a DIY standing desk, and more clever ideas. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

fall for diy instagram accounts to follow
Photo by Fall for DIY.

Fall for DIY

Who she is: “Can’t buy it? DIY it!” This is the mindset of Fall for DIY founder Francesca Stone, who dreams up all sorts of interiors projects and is a pro on everything homemade pottery.

What you’ll find: A nursery makeover with the sweetest mural, and a super-simple rattan lampshade DIY. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

vintage revivals diy blog
Photo by Vintage Revivals.

Vintage Revivals

Who she is: Mandi Gubler calls herself a fearless DIYer, and take one look at her impressive projects and we know you’ll agree! A pro with a paintbrush and power tools, her large-scale projects will seriously make your jaw drop.

What you’ll find: A laundry room with a rainbow backsplash that we can’t stop thinking about, and a magnetic memo board DIY made from wood. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

simple diy blog
Photo by The Merrythought.

The Merrythought

Who they are: With a focus on simple living and useful DIYs, stepmom and daughter Manda and Caitlin McGrath share easy and beautiful recipes, fashion and decor projects, and more.

What you’ll find: A simple wood DIY nightstand, and a hand-painted accent wall in a kids’ bedroom. 

Check out their blog here, and follow them on Instagram here.

family diy instagram accounts to follow
Photo by Lovely Indeed.

Lovely Indeed

Who she is: Chelsea Foy has been a maker since she was little, and brings a lifetime’s worth of experience and curiosity to her family-friendly seasonal decor DIYs, recipes, and large-scale projects.

What you’ll find: The cutest little playhouse we ever did see, and a wooden candy toy little ones will love. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

pottery diy blog
Photo by Collective Gen.

Collective Gen

Who she is: From fashion and beauty DIYs to inspiring home decor projects, London-based author and Australian native Geneva Vanderzeil can just about do it all. We especially love her emphasis on upcycling and thrifting. 

What you’ll find: Her Trash to Terracotta project, where she gives old vases a brand new look, and a dreamy upcycled chair makeover. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

interior diy instagram accounts to follow
Photo by Room for Tuesday.

Room for Tuesday

Who she is: Sarah Gibson serves up all manner of lifestyle inspiration, including interior styling tricks, projects for the home, and details on her house’s renovation. 

What you’ll find: A blah-to-brilliant kitchenette refresh, and a very chic DIY upholstered headboard. 

Check out her blog here, and follow her on Instagram here.

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