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Minimalism may have ruled interior design in recent years, with its plain walls, muted palettes, and “less is more” philosophy. But sometimes, “more” is exactly what turns a house into a home.
So when Hannah Birss asked people on Threads to share the “wee bit of whimsy” they’ve added to their spaces, the responses were pure delight. From miniature rooms hidden in walls to themed corners and cozy, unexpected DIY projects, these ideas are full of charm. Take a look below and see which ones you might want to try yourself.
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#1
I Collect Art Magnets From Museums And Put Them On The Bottom Of My Fridge So My Cat Can See Them😻🖼️
Dog Mom to Zoe 5 months ago
There are so many on here that do such lovely things for their pets, but this one just warms my heart.
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#2
Painted My Front Door Pink And It Never Fails To Make Me Smile
Marlene Ricker 5 months ago
I wouldn't have thought to paint the front door pink but I have to admit I really like it!!
#3
I Ripped Out Our Carpet And Gave Us A Book Inspired Wooden Staircase, I Refurbished An Old Carousel Horse For The House, And I Turned Our Son’s Bathroom/Guest Bathroom Into Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion
Everything in the bathroom is hand painted or hand made : the walls, the portraits, the corridor door 🥰
Okay, it’s way more than a wee bit. But I’m an artist, and I can’t live any other way..
Final score:
167points
Jackie Lulu 5 months ago
This is amazing! I want to see the bathroom, please. Wish I was so talented.
Marlene Ricker 5 months ago
I'm a bookaholic so this really resounds with me! I would love to be living with your staircase!
#4
Took A Bedsheet And Turned Into Stair Runners Using Liquid Starch
Another Panda 5 months ago
Love this so much! Had this very sheet years ago, sadly it got lost or given away at some point. Wish I still had it.
Otto Katz 5 months ago
It's something you put on your shirt before you iron it so it is crisp when you are done ironing it. It's not gross.
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#5
My Bathtub. I’m 64 In An Adult Only Household
Ms.GB 5 months ago
I look at an older person having something like this and my first thought is "We're going to get along!"
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#6
I've Added Little Door Hinge Toppers All Around The House – I've Got Teapots And Teacups, Dragons, Cats, Bats, Frogs, Snails, Mushrooms
Upstaged75 5 months ago
They're called hinge heads. Here's the teapot and cups: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6NBDHY2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0D6NBDHY2&pd_rd_w=iQm8U&content-id=amzn1.sym.8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_p=8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_r=X5ZCXGXHBZ32DJ9B65HK&pd_rd_wg=P9Cw8&pd_rd_r=edc497c4-7fdd-4382-9b2d-79fbe35d3b2f&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw
Zoe Vokes 5 months ago
Thanks. Just typing “hinge heads” into Amazon showed a variety.
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Anyone-for-tea? 5 months ago
I’ve only seen them on Temu, I got a little cat sleeping that’s arriving soon, just to see if they fit on my doors.
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Janet Horwith 5 months ago
I am a Hearth Witch and I need to know where you purchased these! They are too cool!
#7
I Have Rainbow Stairs 🌈
Mary Peace 5 months ago
Wouldn't work for me but maybe they wear indoor shoes.
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I Didn’t Want Our Pantry To Be Boring So I Made The Tile Myself In A Shape Complementary To The Leaves Of The Wallpaper
#9
Instead Of Putting My Extra Art In Storage, I Hung It All In My Tiniest Bathroom
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
Gives people something to look at while they're doing their business. Why not?
Molly A. Block 5 months ago
Nice. I wish I had a toilet room, with just a toilet in it, and a door, and all of that lovely privacy!!!!!
#10
The Landlord Hired Me To Paint This Apartment Complex And I Think The Whole Block Got Whimsical
Janet Horwith 5 months ago
We have a huge six-foot tall wall surrounding the backyard. I want to paint a mural on it but it's just too hot to be outside.
#11
My Raspberry Pink Ceiling In My Hallway. Because, Why The Heck Not, But Also Because There’s Nobody To Tell Me Not To
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
With the light fixture, it adds opulence without costing a fortune! Nice!
Huddo's sister 5 months ago
I painted my brother's ceiling bright blue once. Then I added glow in the dark stars spelling his name.
#12
Painted The Edge Of My Office Door With Some Little Flowers, To Bring Me Some Extra Joy Since I Look At It All Day While I’m Working
Vera Diblikova 5 months ago
Can I do this too only with animals? /Cats and dogs).
Load More Replies... Molly A. Block 5 months ago
Would rather look at puppy, who seems to be looking at you, like, 'hey Mom, I brought my toy, ply with me! C'mon, Mom, let's PLAY! Throw it for me, pleeeeeeeze!"
#13
Bedroom Ceiling My Husband Painted. There Are Glow In The Dark Stars Too!
GalPalAl 5 months ago
I tried doing this at home. Two big mistakes; popcorn ceiling and not using a brighter blue. Just looks like mold growing
Jude Laskowski 5 months ago
My first dentist had his ceiling painted like this. Gave us something to look at while in the chair.
#14
I Hide Miniature Rooms In My Walls
Janet Horwith 5 months ago
You people are amazing! My house looks like a combination of the Practical Magic house and a candle shop. But it smells great!
#15
Picture In My Kitchen Of My Grandmother And Great Aunt In Their ‘29 Plymouth
Renee Smith 5 months ago
What a great picture!!! We don't have any old pictures of my family. I think they were thrown away as people died. I.miss them very much...
#16
I Illustrate Little Hamster Characters Called Hammies - This Way My Daughter Can Pretend They Live In My House! 💞
Science Nerd 5 months ago
Hammies live in our house but they don’t have doors leading to Narnia.
Marlene Ricker 5 months ago
This is wonderful! I'm sure your daughter and everybody else really love this!
Mary Peace 5 months ago
Probably waiting for planning permission (or they would be in the U.K. Also there wouldn't be a mail-box, there would be a slot in the front door to put the post in.)
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I Am All About Whimsy. I Painted My Ugly Laundry Room Cabinet Black And Wall Papered The Doors
GhostlySnail (she/her) 5 months ago
My neighbors actually used to have a cat named whimsy! It’s a great name and she was very sweet <33
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#18
My Mural, My Daughter And I Put Up On The Stairway Wall
#19
This Hides My Ugly Gas Meter
#20
I Add Florals To Everything And Get Custom Knobs For My Furnitures 🤍
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
Oh, this is unusual and can add whimsy to so many things! Love it!
Paige Merlin 5 months ago
These have to be pre-made additions right? Like I’ve seen little corner or border kits you can buy them paint the whole piece so it seems similar. I just don’t know how you would do it otherwise.
Cydney Golden 5 months ago
We have a ton of kitchen cabinets, we put different black and white floral knobs on each one. Breaks up the plainness.
#21
I Did A Butterfly Wall In My Living Room That Brings Me So Much Joy
#22
Hand Stenciled Stars Onto My Guest Bathroom Ceiling
Vicki Perizzolo 5 months ago
having neck & shoulder problems - that's beautiful but I wouldn't feel my hands for a month
#23
My 4 Grandchildren Are Represented By Fairies In The Shower Room Mural
LuckyL 5 months ago
from left to right - under the fourth yellow flower ---- a little to the left and down on the leaf ----- two together on the wood and next to it
Load More Replies... Janet Horwith 5 months ago
What an amazingly beautiful mural! I love the idea of having the wee Faerie Folk representing your grandbabies!
#24
My Paintings 😊
Molly A. Block 5 months ago
It looks 3D! Is that oil paint? I always wondered, how in the world do painters use OIL paint and get it so thick and layered up like this--HOW does it ever dry?! It is linseed oil???
Senjo Krane 5 months ago
You use flat bladed tools. Can't remember what they're called right now. A lot of fun to work with.
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My Wonderful Wife’s Idea
Mary Peace 5 months ago
I think it looks even better with the plain walls, floor and bannisters.
#26
My Favorite Way To Add A Whimsical Touch To My House Is With Handpainted Furniture 🥰 I Love To Give Thrifted Pieces New Life!
#27
Tardis Door
Molly A. Block 5 months ago
Hate it. I never could stand this show! Sorry. It's nice, but not for me. I hate all things to do with this show.
Laura Lawson 5 months ago
Then why are you commenting?? If you hate the show then just keep scrolling, no need to brag about it or spread your hate. And what is there to hate about a TV show about a man whole loves an alien planet (Earth) & it's people so much that he is willing to fight anyone & anything to keep it safe but never, ever carries a weapon to do so? This whole post is about whimsy & joy in our lives & for some of us, the Doctor brings just that.
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I Painted Soot Sprites A Few Places Here And There For My Kids. We Love Them
SweetCheesySpaghetti 5 months ago
We have a few soot sprite stuffies hanging around the house!
Gary Geracci 5 months ago
Goes well in my house with a few small strategically placed stuffed ones!
Arenwy 5 months ago
Are you the clean sheriff? The idea is you look at the soot sprites, the subject of the post, and keep your judgemental comments about cleanliness to yourself.
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I Turned My Office Door Into A Hidden Room Bookcase (Put Contact Paper On The Door 😊)
Uncle Panda 5 months ago (edited)
It would take some home engineering, but it'd be even better if you had to tug a certain book to unlatch the door.
Seadog 5 months ago
My son works for a contractor and one job he was on he had to remove an actual bookcase door that lead to a hidden room and used the book pull concept to open the door. Owner got tired of it and had them install a standard door.
Load More Replies... Janet Horwith 5 months ago
I love this! I use old books as decor and it just cozies up a room like a charm!
#30
In My Kitchen
#31
Painted A Chalk Wall In The Water Closet 😅 We Play Tic Tac Toe And Leave Each Other Notes
#32
My Husband Is A Plumber So We Hung Outhouse Pics In Our Wc
Karen Bryan 4 months ago
We have a lovely book devoted to photos of Alaskan outhouses. Given to my SO by his sister, who lives there.
Uncle Panda 5 months ago
If I met someone whose hobby was pictures of outhouses, I'd look at the pictures but never look at that person the same way again.
Mary Peace 5 months ago
I think it's only a hobby for decorating the W.C., not the whole home.
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When I Find Vintage Velvet Paintings Of My Dogs Ancestors
Ozymandias73 5 months ago
He's seen things. Either that, or wondering why there are so many other dogs all over and they don't say anything.
Molly A. Block 5 months ago
the dag....looks.....um, ugh......never mind. Nope. Just nope. To the dog and the painting and I LOVE dogs, but not this kind. Uh, is your dog ok??
#34
For My Bougie Birds 💓
Uncle Panda 5 months ago
I wouldn't have thought birds would be strong enough to turn the dials. Teamwork?
Emilu 5 months ago (edited)
Birds are pretty effing amazing. Sydney has an issue where the cockies keep going into their bins. They put bricks on the lids to keep them closed, and the cockies taught each other how to remove them. -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlL0oeXAE4g -- I know I make my bird bias obvious, but they are really amazing animals.
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#35
3D Painted Books For My Flower Garden 💖
Mreoww 5 months ago (edited)
Huh no way I genuinely thought these were real books. These have to be real right? Right?
Rebecca O’Donnell 5 months ago (edited)
I tapped on the name on the lower left side of the picture to find out the whole story and these are bricks. They tell how they did it and what they used. Amazing talent!
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Bi.Felicia 5 months ago
I have the exact same light up moon garden decor that's in the back of the garden. Ordered it from Temu a couple years ago and it still lights up every night.
#36
I Decant Body Lotion Into Fancy Lidded Jars Because I’m Fabulous
Jayne Turner 5 months ago
I love this. I make lotions and pot poured and put them in old glass contaners
#37
Porch Goose With Rotating Seasonal Outfits
Vicki Perizzolo 5 months ago
one of my neighbors did that for years - she had 2 and she had outfits for both for every holiday - she passed away a few years ago and they demolished the house... I miss seeing them out there
arthbach 5 months ago
I feel this is a 'main-stream attempt at whimsey', the sort of thing you can just pick up in a shop. It doesn't say anything about the person. There are so many wonderful ideas, executed beautifully in this article. This one doesn't make the grade.
Rebecca O’Donnell 5 months ago
Some of us just can’t do what we used to, arthritis, etc. If this makes them smile then that’s all that counts :)
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From The Conservatory To The Living Room
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
Ha! I would not be able to resist giving a twirl as I went into the room.
#39
We Made This Wisteria Tree In My Daughters Room That I Love Sitting Under (There Are Also Hanging Twinkly Lights At Night)
AP 5 months ago (edited)
I would love to do this, but i think the spiders would move in immediately
Seadog 5 months ago
A little peppermint oil in water. Put it in a spray bottle and spray it around the house regularly and the spiders will run from your house. Be sure to give an extra does anywhere they can enter the building.
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#40
I Sorted The Books By Color And Tucked In Lots Of Little Treasures, Like Crystals, Pottery, And Plants. Kitty Sleeping In The Window Ads Some Whimsy Too
KnightOwl86 5 months ago (edited)
Me too, it looks good but at what price? I prefer to sort my books by theme, then alphabetically by author then by date of publication. The idea of them all being mixed together randomly makes me literally feel sick.
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Nikki Sevven 5 months ago
While I appreciate the aesthetics of this, it would be much too difficult for me to find a particular book. I need my books sorted like so: fiction by author, then chronologically; nonfiction by subject.
#41
Three Words: Glitter Front Door
Weaponized Beef 5 months ago
OH NO BORED PANDA I JUST READ THE F WORD MY POOR EYES HOW COULD YOU?!!?
#42
I Cross-Stitch
#43
Add A Disco Ball!
Janet Horwith 5 months ago
Seriously, your kitty is going to have an episode chasing the lights!
Molly A. Block 5 months ago
But where is it? I have these solar powered Kikkerland crystal rainbow makers. They are awesome!
#44
Pez Wall!!!
#45
Turning My Daughters’ Room Into A Cozy Beatrix Potter Style Cottage
#46
The Wallpaper In My Home Office
#47
I Had This Stained Glass Made For Our House
Mimi M 5 months ago
I'd paint the door a deep midnight blue so the stained glass colors would really pop.
Bi.Felicia 5 months ago
May I suggest doing the windows above the doorway in stained glass, as well?
#48
Painted Wonky Doors
Bur* 5 months ago
Excellent e*******n! My desire for neat and orderliness has effectively been disturbed, it's wonderful!
Limey 5 months ago
E x e c u t i o n. My but we are all getting so sensitive these days. Love the door…
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B Jean the Jelly Bean 5 months ago
I don't need to paint wonky doors...most of the doors in my 128 year old house are already wonky.
#49
I Painted A Mini-Mural Over My Front Door Including The Address
#50
I Love These Animal Lamps More Than I Can Say
#51
A Friend Of Mine Is A Mosaic Artist And She Created This With "Shiny Trinkets". He Sits In My Entry Way
#52
Our Book Nook Has A Staircase Of Old Maps
#53
I Love My Yarn Wall!
JK 5 months ago
This is so cute, but all I can think of is - how tf do you get all the dust out of it without destroying it?
Uncle Panda 5 months ago
My first thought every time. I don't even know why. I don't dust. I just take my glasses off.
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#54
Didn’t Paint My Oak Cabinets And Added A Wall Mural :)
#55
Our House Is Full Of Weird And Whimsy. This One Is In Our Guest Bathroom
#57
This Is Up Year Round In Our Guest Bathroom. We Also Go Crazy With Halloween Decor Every Year
#58
Meet Mildred ☺️ She Needs Some Work But She's A Dream Come True
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
My aunt had one of these in her home and it fascinated me as a child. When it's operating, oil beads run down the lines, giving it a glow. Hope you get it running!
Crazy catz 5 months ago
Oh my god, core memory unlocked, my dad had one of these, I'd watch it for hours as a kid, he's been gone 26 years now, thought I'd remembered all the memories x
#59
Every Year I Do Some Big Halloween Build. During Covid I Built Things To Hand Out Candy From A Distance. This Is From 3 Years Ago
#60
All The Single Socks
#61
My Skull Collection; I Buy 1 Skull A Year During Halloween Season. Been Doing This For 15+ Years Now
#62
Made Myself A Weird Corner. Sea And Aerial Plants
#63
My Daughter’s Hand Painted Bathroom
Zoe Vokes 5 months ago
They should have painted either side of the rainbow to stop it looks so black and white. Then the avocado bathroom set would have blended in with a more colourful room.
Melfunction 4 months ago
They did what they did and it passed them. Seems like they did exactly as they should have done.
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I Had Been Wanting To Paint A Design That Extended To The Ceiling And Our Front Entryway Was In Need Of A Little Fun. It’s Practically Neon Coral, But It’s A Good Mood Boost As You Head Out For The Day!
#65
I Added A Tiny Door/Fairy Door 🚪🧚🏾♀️🥰
Dog Mom to Zoe 5 months ago
I love fairy doors but I never understood why they are always down low when fairies have wings.
Mabelbabel 5 months ago
Because sometimes, the fairies have mice as room mates (or emotional support animals. Like the poor Tooth Fairy, she has a busy life and I'm sure a pet mouse would help)
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#66
Lamp Was A Gift Made By A Neighbour, Lives There All The Time
Science Nerd 5 months ago
It needs to be in the front window for all the world to see the prize.
#67
I Have This Picture Hanging In My Bathroom 💩
#68
Bunch Of Random Frames All Spray Painted Black. Art Postcards Framed And Arranged
#69
I Turned A Corner Cabinet Into A Wine Cabinet And Used Old Corks As The Base
#71
My Orange Window Frame In The Kitchen
#72
Floor To Ceiling Art - Makes Me Feel Like I’m In A Gallery On The Way Get Breakfast
KazzaHazza 5 months ago
Patrick from Ghosts! OMG I love it. And if you like the actor he’s in a comedy called Here We Go, bloody brilliant.
#73
I Have Party Animals In Various Cabinets
#74
I Wrapped An Ugly Chandelier With Colorful Yarn
#75
Grade 5 School Auction Art Project
#76
This Is The Wall Where I Hang Drawings I Do Of My Husband
#77
My Dark Academia/Green Witch Inspired Half Bath
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
Really dark colors in a small space adds so much intimate atmosphere. Love the blue and gold!
#79
Not Hung Up Yet, But A Weevil On A Bicycle! Yes, It Is Real😭
#80
Dinosaur And Peeps Pottery (I Also Have A Shark And Owl Not Pictured)!
#81
Got Arches Painted On The Main Wall In Our Apartment
Zoe Vokes 5 months ago
To me it looks like a simplified character facing left. The top is his head, the long strip is his arm. I have a feeling you’re imagination is more pervy than me though?
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Laserleader 5 months ago (edited)
The arches should have surrounded the objects placed in front. Even moving carafe table to the right qould improve the look. Good idea, horrible excution.
#82
This Bad Boy That My Aunt Made In The Early 1970’s. It’s Not Officially Christmas Time Until He Makes His Appearance
#83
These Are Only Two Examples. Most Of My House Is Nothing But Whimsy And Whatever Makes Me Happy
#85
A Press For Champagne Bell 🥂 🍾
#86
I Hung The Mcdonald’s Hercules Plates On My Wall
#87
I Find Dead And Dying Butterflies, Etc And Give Them A New Life In Jars With Pretty Flowers And Stuff
Final score:
16points
Zoe Vokes 5 months ago
“Then I stand there and watch them die, looking forward to harvesting the body for decoration.”
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Added These Dinos To Our Lil Half Bath Lolol
#90
The Answer’s Orange. It’s Always Orange. And A Daft Floor
Laserleader 5 months ago
But that is gold... or deep yellow. Need another coat to get close to the color in the bucket.
#91
For Our Guests
#92
Stuffed Grapes And Display Of Wine Stoppers
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Lady Eowyn 5 months ago
I really enjoyed this. I live in an apartment and there's a limit to what I can get away with.
Jude Laskowski 5 months ago
I wish people would refrain from posting political opinions where it's not appropriate.
Cindy Brick 5 months ago
These were absolutely wonderful - and inspiring for non-artists, as well as the talented ones. Please do more like this!
Jackie Lulu 5 months ago
This list is an inspiration! Stick on - Peel off wallpaper makes it easier for those of us with no artistic ability. I'd love to do those stairs, but need a carpet runner to keep from killing myself.
Lady Eowyn 5 months ago
I really enjoyed this. I live in an apartment and there's a limit to what I can get away with.
Jude Laskowski 5 months ago
I wish people would refrain from posting political opinions where it's not appropriate.
Cindy Brick 5 months ago
These were absolutely wonderful - and inspiring for non-artists, as well as the talented ones. Please do more like this!
Jackie Lulu 5 months ago
This list is an inspiration! Stick on - Peel off wallpaper makes it easier for those of us with no artistic ability. I'd love to do those stairs, but need a carpet runner to keep from killing myself.
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