46 Homeowners Reveal the Unexpected Details That Turn Their Spaces into Pure Magic
Minimalism has been hogging the spotlight in interior design for a while now – you know, those stark walls, whisper-quiet palettes, and the whole “less is more” mantra. But let’s be honest: sometimes, more is exactly what your living space desperately needs to feel like home. Ever wondered what happens when a dash of whimsy sneaks into those neat, minimal corners? Well, Hannah Birss decided to throw a curveball at the minimalists and asked people on Threads to spill about the quirky, charming little touches they’ve added to their homes. The result? A delightful parade of creative chaos—from hidden mini rooms to kooky door hinge toppers and DIY stair runners—that makes you want to dash home and shake things up yourself. Ready to find out how a sprinkle of “wee bit of whimsy” can transform your space from dull to dazzling?
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.
I Collect Art Magnets From Museums And Put Them On The Bottom Of My Fridge So My Cat Can See Them😻🖼️
Took A Bedsheet And Turned Into Stair Runners Using Liquid Starch
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..
I’ve Added Little Door Hinge Toppers All Around The House – I’ve Got Teapots And Teacups, Dragons, Cats, Bats, Frogs, Snails, Mushrooms
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
Instead Of Putting My Extra Art In Storage, I Hung It All In My Tiniest Bathroom
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
The Landlord Hired Me To Paint This Apartment Complex And I Think The Whole Block Got Whimsical
My Raspberry Pink Ceiling In My Hallway. Because, Why The Heck Not, But Also Because There’s Nobody To Tell Me Not To
Bedroom Ceiling My Husband Painted. There Are Glow In The Dark Stars Too!
Picture In My Kitchen Of My Grandmother And Great Aunt In Their ‘29 Plymouth
I Illustrate Little Hamster Characters Called Hammies – This Way My Daughter Can Pretend They Live In My House! 💞
I Am All About Whimsy. I Painted My Ugly Laundry Room Cabinet Black And Wall Papered The Doors
I Did A Butterfly Wall In My Living Room That Brings Me So Much Joy
My 4 Grandchildren Are Represented By Fairies In The Shower Room Mural
My Favorite Way To Add A Whimsical Touch To My House Is With Handpainted Furniture 🥰 I Love To Give Thrifted Pieces New Life!
I Turned My Office Door Into A Hidden Room Bookcase (Put Contact Paper On The Door 😊)
I Painted Soot Sprites A Few Places Here And There For My Kids. We Love Them
Painted A Chalk Wall In The Water Closet 😅 We Play Tic Tac Toe And Leave Each Other Notes
My Husband Is A Plumber So We Hung Outhouse Pics In Our Wc
We Made This Wisteria Tree In My Daughters Room That I Love Sitting Under (There Are Also Hanging Twinkly Lights At Night)
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
