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    Homepage » Home Decor » Decorating Ideas & Trends

    10 Amazing DIY Countertop Ideas

    Posted: Oct 30, 2020 · Updated: Mar 17, 2022 ·This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    DIY Countertop ideas that are not only inexpensive but beautiful, too!

    Are you tired of your countertops but don't have the budget for an upgrade? These DIY countertop ideas are an affordable alternative to buying new countertops. And they're gorgeous to look at!

    Your countertops are like the fabric of your kitchen. They weave through your daily routines (kids having a quick breakfast before school or your dinner prep during busy evenings). Not only do they have to be durable, but they have to look good!

    But when you're ready to update them, it's hard to find affordable options.

    One of my favorite room makeovers from the past year has got to be our DIY laundry room makeover. The functionality of the space made a big difference in our daily lives - our DIY countertop that has allowed me to easily fold laundry right out of the dryer. This budget-friendly project energized the space without breaking the bank.

    While I was researching various methods for making our countertop, I was amazed by how many other types of DIY countertops were out there! Many other bloggers embarked on similar projects to improve their kitchens, laundry rooms and bathrooms.

    I rounded up some of my favorites that I found and I think you'll agree that these are some of the best DIY countertop tutorials. I can't wait to see which one you pick for your budget friend room makeover!

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    Amazing DIY Countertop Ideas

    Stain Your Own Wood Countertops

    Love the look of butcher block but not the price tag? Then DIY your own!

    We built our laundry room countertop in an afternoon, and stained and sealed it over the next few afternoons. And it still looks brand new a year later!

    This is a perfect novice project because you really can't mess it up. You can stain the wood any color that fits your style and as long as it has a few coats of polyurethane, it will stand up to any spill!

    Photo Credit: housefulofhandmade.com

    How to Build & Protect Wooden Countertops

    Another clever wooden countertop tutorial and tips on how to maintain it.

    Photo Credit: h2obungalow.com

    DIY Concrete Countertop

    Poured concrete countertops are very trendy these days and add a cool industrial feel to a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room. This is one project where I recommend paying careful attention to not only the tutorial but reading any comments left by others that have tried it out.

    Learn how to make your own in only a few days with this tutorial.

    Photo Credit: www.postcardsfromtheridge.com

    Painted Laminate Countertop

    If you're on the fence about replacing your existing laminate countertops, try painting them first. When done right and properly sealed, it looks really great and can be a great interim solution.

    Photo Credit: www.blueistyleblog.com

    Paint Laminate to look like Granite

    This is another great tutorial on how to achieve a granite look on old laminate countertops using paint.

    Photo Credit: www.thehandymansdaughter.com

    Reface Countertops with Contact Paper

    How amazing is this before and after? Using contact paper you can easily, quickly and very cheaply achieve the look of granite or marble.

    I did this years ago in our first home and couldn't believe how well it looked. Make sure the edges are tight against the corners so that water can't seep up under and you'll be surprised how long this actually lasts!

    Photo Credit: rainonatinroof.com

    Make Countertops Look like Stone

    Soapstone is a beautiful natural stone but the price (and maintenance!) can be off-putting. This tutorial will show you how to achieve the look for a fraction of the price.

    Photo Credit: rainonatinroof.com

    Upholstered Countertops

    Looking for a very different alternative to your regular ol' counter tops? How about this upholstered countertop look? This would be a nice soft look in an office or dining room - somewhere where water won't come into contact with it.

    Photo Credit: thehoneycombhome.com

    DIY Granite Countertops

    Learn the proper technique to achieve a DIY granite countertop in your kitchen.

    Photo Credit: inmyownstyle.com

    Faux Carrara Marble Countertops

    Want marble but it's just completely out of the budget? Or maybe you're not sure the all-white look is for you. Try this technique first and see how it looks!

    Wow! So many amazing budget-friendly ideas for DIY countertops in your home. Whether it's your kitchen, bathroom or laundry room, I think you'll find ideas here to help you achieve the look you're after, AND on a budget!

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