You don’t need to spend a fortune to elevate your home design.
Is your home looking less exciting these days?
Are you sick of staring at the same four walls but dont have a huge budget for renovations?
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You just need to know what to do and how to pay as little as possible for it.
Here are seven microbudget ways to upgrade a home.
Repaint Any Room
Paint is a decorators miracle, says interior designer Kate Dawson.
Nothing can transform a space as quickly or dramaticallywithout renovatingas a new coat of paint.
It can change the vibe and energy even if its only used on one wall.
The cost of rollers and brushes also wont break the bank.
I see decorative pillows as the homes version of earrings, shoes, and scarves," Dawson says.
A room is the same way.
Pillows pull the room together and give the space cohesion and a new energy."
There are many places to buy pillows inexpensively, such as HomeGoods or Target.
Amazon also has curated sets, so you dont have to spend extra time and money mixing and matching.
Another way to save a few bucks is to replace the pillow case but keep the insert.
Add Greenery
There isnt one room that wouldnt benefit from bringing a little nature in.
Thats why Dawson is so passionate about plants.
Plants are a fantastic way to play with scale, levels, and volume, the designer says.
Swap Out Hardware in the Kitchen and Bathroom
Old hardware can really date a room.
While you’re able to definitely splurge on hardware, you dont need to.
Add A Peel And Stick Backsplash To Your Kitchen
Is your kitchen backsplash looking dated?
From faux marble subway tiles to ceramic penny styles, there are a lot of options out there.
Best of all, no one will know the difference between that and the real thing.
Add Artwork in Any Room
Dawson recommends upgrading your plain walls with artwork.
Adding colorful artwork instantly tells a story about the homeowner," she says.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to use photos.
Try shopping from your own camera roll for maximum savings.
That beautiful shot you have of a sunset on vacation can be made into a canvas fairly inexpensively.
