Decorating your home is one of your joys as a homeowner. However, if you’re working with a tight budget, making a real change can feel impossible.
Yet, there’s actually a ton of stuff that you can do. You don’t need to be an expert interior designer to create a wonderful living space. Fixing the plumbing system or renovating your bathroom aren’t the only ways to make noticeable changes to your home. You simply need to get creative.
This post breaks down a few ideas you can experiment with.
1. Play Around With Color
Adding fun pops of color to your home is a quick way to give a room extra character. You don’t have to spend much money because you have so many options. You can paint the walls, add a colorful rug, throw a few knickknacks on the counter. The key is to choose statement pieces that draw the eye.
2. Rearrange Your Furniture
Rearranging the furniture can give any room a new character. You don’t have to spend a dime. Get creative and think about all of the pieces in your home. Perhaps the oddly shaped dresser in your spare room would go well in your bathroom. If you’re willing to play around your current design scheme, you can often create a completely new vibe.
3. Head to the Thrift Store
When you’re trying to cut expenses, buying your goods second-hand makes it a lot easier. Thrift stores, garage sales, Craigslist, etc., are all places where you can find used home goods for decent prices. The key to finding quality pieces is to be diligent in your search. You may have to dig through junk to find your treasure.
4. Look at the Walls
By adding depth and charm to your walls, you give a room a new aspect. In order to achieve this without spending too much money, focus on changes that you can make quickly, like adding a poster or a painting to your wall. These can be very cheap. You’re not going to be able to hang an original Picasso but you can find very interesting artwork for less than $20 if you search online. If you can’t find the right painting, look for posters.
5. DIY
Going the DIY route can save you a ton of money. You’ll have to spend time working on your home, but for many homeowners, the effort is worth it. You get to live in a more comfortable, more aesthetically pleasing home. If you are uncertain how to do something and need help, you can look it up online. DIY projects have become much easier since the advent of YouTube.
You might be able to get help from your friends too. If someone has experience in the area you’re working in, you can ask for advice. People love feeling useful, so your friends may be surprisingly receptive to your request.
6. Wallpaper
Another way to decorate your walls is to use wallpaper. You can apply it yourself. There are tons of different ways to use it. You can plaster an entire wall as though it painted. You can create an accent wall. It’s possible to achieve very sophisticated looks without going broke. Another advantage of using wallpaper is that you’re not locked into the change. If you decide you no longer like the aesthetic.
7. Nooks and Crannies
By paying attention to oft-neglected areas like nooks and crooks, you can alter your home’s vibe. Adding small knickknacks like a figurine helps add charm. Or you can throw a beanbag chair into the corner to create a reading nook, or hang a hammock in your backyard. These slight changes hardly make a dent in your finances yet they massively improve your property.
8. Be Clean
The cleaner your home is, the nicer it will look. Cleaning isn’t the most fun way to spend your time, but it has huge rewards. The nicest mansion ever built will look and feel cheap if it’s dirty. Of course, you can handle all of your cleaning needs yourself. However, you may be able to hire someone as well without spending too much money. Having a professional cleaner come to your home once a month can make your home appear brighter and cleaner.
9. Add Pictures
When you put pictures on your walls and tables, you’re showing a glimpse of your life to your guests. It allows them to see snapshots into your existence. The pictures can also remind you of pleasant memories that you never want to forget.
Your home is the best place to express your style.
