Budget-friendly ideas to spruce up your home

The easiest way to update the look and feel of your home lies in the ability to make small, significant changes. An entire industry has been built on the foundation of home aesthetics and inspiration can be found across the internet, bookstores and the listings of the most valuable properties on the market. 

 

 

What if we told you your home could look completely different without even buying anything new? By using existing furniture, decor and materials, you can create a customised design out of almost anything. This trend is called upcycling. With the realisation that you already own everything you need for a home makeover, the task at hand becomes more creative and exciting than ever. 

 

Stuck on how to begin? Try a simple approach like revamping your headboard with some detailing work using paint to create depth or reupholstering it in your favourite fabric. You can also do some shopping in those forgotten drawers and the garage. Find hidden treasures like candlesticks that need a quick polish and add them to your dining room or kitchen counter for a vintage, yet luxurious feel. 

 

 

There's nothing better than the smell of freshly mown grass or the bloom of budding flowers. You can introduce natural elements to the interior of your home by bringing your garden indoors. Clay pots and wall planters are ideal for repotting some of your favourite shrubs and displaying them proudly in your favourite rooms. 

 

 

A simple rearrangement from little knick knacks on your shelves to volumes of books or scented candles can make all the difference. If your goal is to make your home look more expensive, removing clutter and replacing it with minimal, yet impactful decor will achieve this effect. 

 

Clear coffee tables of unnecessary objects and use tasteful coasters, a centrepiece of fresh flowers or a stack of your favourite interior design magazines. Having an organised and clutter-free interior is especially important when redecorating a smaller home, as it gives the illusion of space. 

 

 

Buying something as simple as scatter cushions and matching throws for your couch can be a wonderful way to add to the colour scheme of your room. The contrast between textiles like leather and plush, fluffy fabrics adds an element of opulence on a budget. You can also play around with carpets and side tables you can find for a steal at fleamarkets and yard sales. 

 

 

One of the best tricks in the DIY book is to change the fittings and fixtures in your home. By simply updating your faucets, doors and cabinet handles, or painting your window panes a trendy metallic colour, you can modernise your home. Chrome and brass handles are always on trend and can easily be found at hardware or home improvement stores. 

 

 

There are many inexpensive wall prints and frames on the market that instantly transform a dull, plain home into a chic abode. Alternatively, you can create unique feature walls by installing: 

 

These ideas will make your home interior stand out and are a great focal point. 

 

 

While attempting to overhaul your decor on a budget may be daunting, it's an enjoyable discovery of just how easy being frugal can be. This gives you more financial freedom to splurge on important purchases in life, like buying your dream house. Contact a RealGlen property practitioner today to view our popular listings.

Author REALGLEN Properties