The Stunning DIY Pedestal Design That'll Instantly Elevate Any Room In The House

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There are seemingly endless ways to make your house feel elegant using specific decorative pieces. Decorating your home with sculptural furniture, bespoke decor, and elegant pedestals, for example, can instantly add a luxurious touch to any space. But when you don't have a lot of money to spend on lavish decor, you might feel limited in how you can decorate. On the contrary, plenty of low-budget decor ideas can spruce up your home and give your space the same elegant flair — without the expensive price tag. One clever DIY idea is crafting your own stunning tile pedestal that looks expensive, but won't break the bank.

Pedestals have a rich history. Ornate columns once propped up statues of Greek Gods. Today, modern iterations use them to strike visual interest in home interiors, a testament to their elegance and prominence in luxurious architecture. The beautiful part of having a column in your home, besides being a gorgeous standalone piece, is that the dynamic piece adds depth to a space, and a pedestal could be the decorative piece your home needs to reflect your sophisticated taste. You can incorporate your own modern adaptation of this historical decor, whether using tiles for a luxurious space or sleek materials for a minimalist look. The good news is that for this simple DIY, you don't need a lot of woodworking experience. You'll need five pieces of ½-inch plywood, wood screws, grout, adhesive, your choice of tile, and painter's tape. You're essentially building a hollow pedestal that appears to be an expensive, bespoke statement piece.

Depending on what your interior style is and what you're using the pedestal for, there are different ways to construct a decorative pedestal in your home. For this DIY, you'll start by cutting the plywood into three different sizes — two pieces measuring 17 by 38 inches, another two measuring 18 by 38 inches, and one final piece measuring 18 by 18 inches. You'll take the four longer pieces of cut plywood to construct the shape of the column, with the larger two making up the front and back and the smaller ones the sides. To keep the pieces in place, use painter's tape while inserting wood screws on all sides. Then, place the final smaller piece of plywood on top and screw it all together. 

The next step is to assemble the tiles neatly along all sides of the column with adhesive. To ensure they stick properly, apply tape along them so they don't fall off during the project. Yeardera Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive is a great option for mounting the tiles. Once the glue is dry, you can apply pre-mixed grout, either matching or contrasting with the color of your chosen tiles, all over the pedestal. Finally, sponge away the excess grout.

If your taste leans more toward minimalist decor, you might consider a sleek material. For example, using white or cream tile, or this marble Alto Bianco Porcelain Tile from Floor & Decor, instead of a glossy zellige, can create a simple, clean design. You might also consider the Phoenix Sand Porcelain Tile from the same store for a subtle hint of color that sustains an elegant look. As far as styling goes, consider a vintage lamp that contrasts with the modern look of the pedestal, a piece of art, or houseplants.