Home decorating on a budget is all about creating an illusion of luxury without breaking the bank!
Whether you are planning on selling your property and want to give your home a bougie boost to attract more potential buyers or simply want to elevate the space you live in to make it feel more plush, here are some tips to make your home look more expensive, without spending a fortune.
Paint There’s nothing quite like rolling up your sleeves and painting walls yourself! A large paint roller will make the work go by faster than using brushes. You’ll also need painter’s tape, a smock, a floor covering and of course, plenty of your chosen colour.
Declutter Before you start worrying about what you can and can’t afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of. Keep only what adds value. Shelves, hanging organisers and cupboard organisers can help make your home improvement project more manageable. Plus, using storage and organisation products saves you space and makes more room for creativity.
Lighting Changing the ambience of a room can be as simple as switching out the light bulbs or making the most of your natural light. Update fixtures by swapping out an old lampshade – it costs a lot less than buying a whole new lamp – or a wall light with affordable options like pendant lights or table lamps. There are other options to create mood lighting too – you can use lava lamps for a youthful glow, or twinkle lights to bring sparkle and shine to a patio, garden trellis area or even a bedroom.
Add Texture For added opulence, layer different fabrics rather than keeping things minimal and sparse. Incorporate rugs or line your couches with throws and cushions, focusing on similar tones and varying textures rather than lots of different colours and patterns. The same goes for styling your bed.
Bring in Plants Shrubbery will never fully makeover a room, but it still goes a long way when decorating on a budget. Add some of your favourite flowers or greenery to purify the air and elevate the space you’re wanting to freshen up or grab some faux plants from your favourite home décor shop and pop them in a vase.
Rearrange To give your living room an affordable refresh, work with what you already have. Purge the room of items that don’t belong and the rearrange furniture to create a sense of flow.
DIY Décor Crafting your decorative accessories can be cost-effective and rewarding. Revamp old vases into new aesthetic looking ones by painting them any colour that fits your home design theme or consider completely making your own art or decorative items like candle holders, centrepieces or unique shelving units.
Shop Second-Hand Buying preloved items can save you a lot of money without compromising on quality. Mix old items with new ones by hunting for unique pieces – that don’t break the bank – at an antique shop, thrift store, garage sales, the SPCA or Hospice. Once you find your perfect decorations, you can start designing.
Update Hardware Hardware can make all the difference in sprucing up cabinets, dressers, doors, desks and so many other things! Replace outdated cabinet knobs with modern ones, DIY your hinges, or change up desk and door handles.
Use Mirrors Create the illusion of larger spaces with strategically placed mirrors. If you have a small dining room, hang a mirror or two. A mirror with a nice frame doubles as wall decor.
