Trending Projects with Polka Dots: Cute Polka Dot Ideas!

Seriously, I love polka dots. It’s kind of an obsession. They are fun and classic all at the same time, and thanks to Kate Spade (my fav!) and other designers of our day, glam too! So if you’re looking for a DIY way to bring more charm and whimsy to any room, as well as a stylish update, try these projects with polka dots! Don’t blame us if you become hooked though. As far as I know, there are no 12-step programs for polka dots. 🙂

trending projects with polka dots

Polka Dot Ideas for Furniture

Polka dot furniture might sound crazy, but it can look amazing with a little time and effort. If you’re into DIY, check out these polka dot design inspiration projects for your next furniture makeover. 

Polka Dot Design Inspiration: DIY Desk

From “Make Your Mark”, this Ikea hack Kate Spade inspired DIY desk will save you over $3300 from the original! And it looks almost identical! The black polka dots are painted on in an easy DIY technique.

white desk with black polka dots

Adorable Polka Dot Decorating Ideas for Chairs

If you have chairs that have seen better days, or mismatched chairs you want to turn into a set, this is the project for you! Follow the steps from “Cutefetti” to transform your chairs into stunning works of art!

White cushioned chair with light blue polka dots

DIY Polka Dot Legs for Nightstand

If you don’t want to overdo it, why not just try adding polka dots to the legs of your furniture, rather than the whole piece? A great example is this project from “Bookworm Cottage Style,” which gives a nightstand a makeover, complete with eye-catching polka dot legs. 

Tall wooden nightstand with white legs that that black polka dots

Upcycled Polka Dot Dresser

This dresser makeover from “Pillar Box Blue” might be our favorite polka dot project yet. It’s a bit more involved than the nightstand project above, but just look how cute it turned out! 

Wooden dresser with pink drawers and red polka dots

Bonus: Pillow Decorating with Polka Dots

Maybe you don’t want to do a whole piece of furniture, but you still want to brighten up your home with a splash of polka dots? These Anthropologie-inspired DIY gold polka dot pillows from Brit & Co. don’t get much easier! Love the gold metallic…what about silver too?

White pillows with gold polka dots sitting on a chair

Decorating with Polka Dots: Wall and Accessories

Polka dots aren’t just for furniture – you can also add them to your walls! They’re perfect for kids’ bedrooms, playrooms, kitchens, living rooms, offices, and more! Here are some polka dot decorating ideas for walls and other elements of your home to get you started. 

Polka Dot Decorating Ideas with Wall Stencil

Want an allover polka dot wall, or walls? Then try this stencil from “Royal Design Studio” to DIY them in any room! Think of the color combinations you could use to customize this look.

Blue, yellow and green polka dot wall stencil

Wall Art Polka Dot Crafts

Visit “A Little Craft in Your Day” to see a collage of photos that is the tutorial. It does a great job of explaining how to get this artwork done! In case you are wondering, it’s with those large hole punches they use can be found in the scrapbooking section of a good craft store. Love the colors! You could also do this polka dots project with leftover wrapping paper, children drawings or decorative scrapbooking paper. Also, would a glue stick be easier than mod podge?

Framed picture of purple, blue and green polka dots

Polka Dot Garland

It’s cute, it’s simple, it’s easy to customize, and you can use it for just about any event or occasion – this DIY polka dot garland is a must-have! Find everything you need to know over at “Glorious Treats.

Different hues of blue polka dots as a garland over a table with food and appetizers

Polka Dot Ideas for Curtain

Check out these sweet DIY polka dot curtains from “Lolly Jane”. They are smart and fresh without being stuffy. It’s the details that count folks!

White curtain with grey polka dots over a sink

Polka Dot Craft Ideas for Mirrors

This DIY dollar store polka dotted mirror from “A Girl and a Glue Gun” is super easy and a fast project, and really inexpensive as well. This is an accent with personality!

Wooden framed mirror with turquoise paint and white polka dots

DIY Polka Dot Crafts

Whether you’re planning a themed party or just feel like having a crafternoon, polka dots are here for you! Try these polka dot craft ideas – we promise they’re easy!

Polka Dot Crafts for Plates

From Kara at “A Kailo Chic Life” comes these ah-mazing DIY polka dot plates. I drooled over quite a few of these at the holidays in the stores, in gold dots. They are done with ceramic paint pens, and can be set to be food safe in the oven. Gotta find out if they have these pens in metallics!

White plate with rainbow colored polka dots

Flower Pot Polka Dot Crafts

Whether you use them indoors or outdoors, these cute polka dot flower pots will brighten up your space! They’re also fun table centerpieces for a splash of color. Tutorial here at “I Should Be Mopping the Floor.”

Different colored tin plant holders with white polka dots

Polka Dot Decorating Ideas for Envelopes

Weddings, birthdays, parties, you name it – whatever you’re sending an invitation for, why not give it some life with polka dots? We love this classy idea from “Download + Print.

White envelope with pink and yellow polka dots painted on it

Wrapping Paper Polka Dot Crafts

Following on from the envelope idea, why not take things a step further and make your own wrapping paper with polka dots? This polka dot project from “Squirrelly Minds” has everything you need to know. 

Kraft wrapping paper with white polka dots painted on it

Polka Dot Crafts with Coasters

Serve your drinks in style with these gorgeous polka dot coasters. With just paint and stickers, you can transform coasters into an artistic masterpiece! Simple tutorial here at “Creme de la Craft.

Blue, pink and yellow coasters with gold polka dots

Polka Dot Decorating Ideas for Mugs

If you’re looking for an adorable, personalized, handmade gift idea, these polka dot mugs are the perfect choice! Or, if you just need a new coffee mug, you don’t have to gift these! Find this super cute (and easy) polka dot mug tutorial at “Endlessly Inspired.”

White mug with rainbow polka dots

Thanks for Checking Out Our Polka Dot Ideas!

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Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates is the founder of The Middle Girls, a platform dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace their potential and live fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. With a passion for encouraging self-awareness and self-love, Kathy writes about topics like confidence, personal growth, style, and building thriving businesses later in life. When she’s not writing, Kathy enjoys books, nature, and helping women discover their next chapter. Find freebies just for women over 50 at The Middle Girls.

Kathy Bates’ previous writing credits include:

Former home decorating expert for Lifetime TV, Galtime and Country Woman Magazine.

Her book spent time at #1 on Amazon’s Home & Garden Topseller List in 2002.

Published or featured in numerous national publications, including:

Country Sampler’s Decorating Ideas magazine, Woman’s Day magazine, HGTV, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Marketwatch, Decorating Solutions magazine, Decorating Ideas magazine, The Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Kansas City News, The Oklahoman, Akron Beacon Journal, Pensacola News Journal and The Telegraph.

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