9 Ways to Update your Home on a Budget
Home decoration is an interesting and amazing thing for the people who want something new after a certain time. But it is not an easy task to do because a lot of energy, skills, and hard-earned money are utilized for remaking of home. It is not easy to manage all such activities in a low budget but if you are passionate about giving a new look to your home after some time then by using some techniques you can perfectly remake your home.
1. Shop Your Home
Before going to the store, stroll through your house and “borrow” items from other rooms. Or, take a look at what’s lingering in your closet or storage that might feel new again in the light of day. This will help save some dollars
2. Window treatments & low-cost drapes
When anybody enters a home, the first noticeable thing is the window coverings. Well-selected window treatments and curtains draw the eyes up and make a home look welcoming and rich-looking. Window treatment is the most interesting and amazing thing while decorating a home and it is capable of giving a completely new look to your home.
Depending on your budget, go for custom draperies and choose a more budget-friendly option to save lots of dollars.
However, the last thing you want is to have put all of your budgets into the drapery and then only have enough money for a poor quality rod that might sag or even break.
Fullness (or less) is an easy way to cut costs because, well, there is less fabric. Going from a 2x to a 1.5x is a simple switch if you still like a full look. Also, another option is stationary side panels or a faux Roman shade. Yes, if you really just want decorative touch and don’t need the actual function of privacy then both those options will save money because again, less fabric is needed. Another tip is to choose a solid, neutral fabric or one that has a small pattern because choosing something classic and neutral will make the style more timeless and long-lasting.
Lastly, go for full look gauze curtains, they are light, cost-effective and always add a crisp finish to any home.
3. Strategical mix
Employing expensive materials is restrained but meaningful ways let you enjoy the finer things while staying on budget.
Reuse some furniture you have and buy accent sofas to match. Buy a less expensive shelf and add beautiful accessories. Don’t forget to mix and match accessories, to get a rich looking shelf, be very picky with your accessories.
Buy two to three custom accent pillows and add cheap one to match.
4. Renew & Reuse
Aside from the good feeling you get from making something with your hands, DIY projects are inexpensive ways to decorate. It doesn’t have to be large. You may have a less expensive side tool and spray legs to gold finishing for accent look.
5. Go Bold
Purchase furnishings rendered in high texture prints finishes, go for colorful wall arts or add color pop pillows’ You'll only need a few grand-gesture pieces to create a stir, especially when you pair them with neutral walls, low-key upholstered pieces, crisp white accents.
6. Embellishments
Upgrade inexpensive throw pillows by adding stones and Swarovski’s. Add crystal fringes to draperies, curtains fabric. Get creative and DIY some lampshades, add some shiny stones. Use bargain-priced throws by adding fun decorator trims, contrasting fabric bands, kicky tassels, or vintage buttons and brooches.
7. Gallery wall
Instead of buying high-quality prints, invest in a large-format art book, oversized vintage children’s books, or botanical books and have the pages framed.
Look for large drywalls that are in strategic places in your home. Fill up the dry walls easily with gallery pictures.
You can buy books new or scour for them at your local thrift shop, flea markets, or estate sales. Use an X-ACTO knife to cleanly cut out the pages before matting and framing. It’s that easy.
8. Wall Paint and wall decorations
Wall decoration in your home conveys much about your choice, taste, and creativity. So if you are going to remake your home in a budget-friendly way then you should also pay attention to your wall decorations. You can choose different wall paints for different rooms. Wallpapers are trending these days with some creativity in them as these are a cost-effective option and have a long life. You can choose a bright wall paint color scheme for your bedrooms and dining rooms. Your living room must have some extraordinary wall decorations for making it more stylish and attractive.
9. Rearranging Furniture
Your home furniture is not a less expensive thing so for the renovation of your home, by staying in a budget, you can do some minimum modifications regarding your furniture. You can rearrange your furniture to give a new look and different look to your home. You can sell your old furniture and shop for secondhand furniture as well with different designs. This will be a budget-friendly step for your home decoration.
