You’ve been spending a lot of time at home recently. And maybe you’ve started noticing some things about it you don’t quite love as much as you used to. Now is the perfect time to make some changes! But if you’re worried your motivation is a little bigger than your budget, don’t be. Go ahead and get excited because there are a lot of simple and effective ways to update your interior without breaking the bank. Our expert designers are sharing 5 budget-friendly home upgrades for you to do right now.
- Give Your Walls A Little Pop
A fresh coat of paint can work wonders if you want to make a room feel brighter, bigger or brand new. Add a new coat of your existing paint color for a refresh, or try a whole new hue for a totally new look! Lighter wall colors can make any room feel more open, so a white-based paint can be the perfect change for summer!
If you’re looking to switch things up with a little more flare, try a statement wall! A fun pattern or playful design is an easy way to make a big change on a small budget. Gallery walls, floating shelves or fun art pieces are a few other great ways to show your walls some love.
- Refresh Your Decor
A simple way to revamp multiple rooms of your home without making any major changes is to refresh your decor throughout. Here are some little swaps and switches that can make a big difference:
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- Statement rugs can change the entire feel of a room — often because they are one of the largest pieces in a room. Adding a new rug and experimenting with its size, pattern, and color can quickly make a room feel brand new and add definition.
- Adding plants and greenery to your home is a super easy and budget-friendly way to freshen up your home and give it a more natural feel in any season. And as an added bonus, indoor plants will help purify the air and improve your home’s health!
- Switching out your throw pillows can really refashion a room, while boosting its coziness level. And since it’s such a simple switch, you can make it multiple times year-round, so you get a new look every season.
- Adding or changing a room’s wall hangings can bring new life to your room. Adding wall art, or switching out the frames of your current wall hangings, will make your home feel more personalized and complete.
- Modernize Your Hardware
Replacing your home’s outdated hardware and fixtures can make a big impact not only on aesthetics, but daily functionality too. It’s a simple, relatively inexpensive task that can easily make any room feel more modern. And since you use so many of these items multiple times a day, it’s an improvement that doesn’t go unnoticed. Try switching out your faucets, light fixtures, showerheads, and door handles for trendy brass pulls or even patterned ceramic knobs versus standard pulls, or mix and match metals to add more layers to your design.
- Switch Out Your Older Appliances
Much like hardware, upgrading your home’s appliances is a small change that goes a long way. And the best part is, this swap can also save you in the long run if you invest in energy-efficient options. Even updating less expensive appliances like your microwave, coffeemaker, or refrigerator can give your kitchen a fresh, modern look and really make your daily routine a lot easier.
Overall, upgrading your older appliances can really be as big of an investment as you like, since the price of upgrading depends on your choice of appliance and model. So shop around a bit, and look for deals — you have a lot of control in minimizing costs!
- Let Your Windows Shine
Though often overlooked, windows can really improve the mood of any room with the right care and attention. Adding new curtains with more length can help ceilings feel taller and a feel bigger, while bold colors or patterns can become the focal point of a room. And just like the right picture frame, updating your window frames are a great way to get a modern, high-end look. Not to mention, simply cleaning your windows will allow more natural light to pass through the pane to brighten and open up your space for practically no cost at all!
With these simple, easy, and inexpensive upgrades, you’ll be loving your home’s new look and feel in no time! For more inspiration or ideas on how to show your home a little TLC on a budget, contact our design experts today!