Update Your Home with These Budget Friendly Décor Ideas

While many of us love the idea of giving our home a bit of a refresh, we usually stop ourselves because, let’s face it, redesigning your home is going to require spending some money.

Now, while it’s true that you will need to spend a little to give your home a bit of a makeover, there are plenty of ways that you can give your home a new look and feel without burning a hole through your wallet.

So, if you’re ready to get on the home makeover train, and you want it to be affordable and easy, keep reading, because we’ve got 7 tips to do just that!

1.   Mirror, Mirror

Some age-old tricks are age-old for a reason – because they work. And hanging mirrors around your home is one of these.

If you want to make a space look and feel bigger, as well as lighter, then adding a mirror to it is one of the easiest ways to do so.

Mirrors can be used in a variety of different ways, from classic hanging mirrors to large wall-leaning ones, there are many ways to style them, and the best part is, mirrors can be super affordable.

You can shop at stores dedicated to mirrors – though it might cost you a little more. Or you can shop at department stores or even second-hand ones, and don’t forget about the DIY. If you find a mirror but it’s not quite you – you can always add your own spin by giving it a lick of paint on the frame.

2.   Bring the outside in

Adding some greenery to your home is a simple way to transform the feel of any space.

Plants add some colour and also, freshen up your space – not just in a design way, but also literally. That’s because there are many proven health benefits of indoor plants and the air quality of your home.

Accentuate your colour palette with a pot for your plant and hey, if you’ve never been much of a green thumb, there are plenty of great looking fake plants that are very real looking – so why not fake it until you make it!

3.   Love your accent

We all know that paint can be a little pricey, so instead of investing a lot of money in painting, why not cut down on costs by adding a feature wall rather than painting the whole house?

A feature wall is a great way to add a splash of colour and even give a colour a go before you commit to it for the whole space.

And if you’re renting, you could always opt for a removable wall decal or wallpaper option!

4.   Update your throws and cushions

Don’t focus on changing all of the large aspects of your home, like expensive furniture pieces like couches, table, and chairs. Think about how you can dress them up or down.

Throws and cushions are two simple home soft furnishings that can turn a room from boring beige to bright and beautiful.

The great thing about updating these sorts of home accessories is that not only are they more affordable than completely changing your furniture settings, but they are also available in basically any colour or style imaginable.

Have fun with texture and colour – to make it more fun you could consider changing these to suit the seasons or holiday periods – that way you will never get sick of them!

5.   Create your own at home gallery

If your walls feel a little bland or boring, think about getting some art to dress them up.

You can find amazing wall art for living room – or any room of your home for that matter, in all style imaginable.

Whether you want to focus on a colour, a theme or even a particular artist, there are so many amazing and affordable art prints out there.

You can get one large piece to be the focal point of the room, or you can get multiple pieces to create a gallery wall and tie your colour palette together.

6.   Add a splash of colour to your cabinets and furniture

We talked about painting an accent wall, and another affordable painting option, that doesn’t require as much paint as painting all of your walls, is painting old furniture.

If you have a cabinet that is a bit bland and boring, or perhaps one that has some chips and scratches, why not revive it with a pot of paint.

If you’re not sure what colour to go for, you can always check out the section of mis tint paints at your local hardware store. Many of them will have a collection of paint pots that were coloured incorrectly, and the best part is, they are usually discounted!

7.   Let the be light

Another super simple way to change up how your home looks is the lighting. Consider adding some extra lamps or update the shades or even bulbs of your current ones.

Create mood lighting with warm lights or even coloured ones and maybe even some candles. You could make your home in a relaxing spa-like oasis with the right lighting!

These are only some of the super affordable and easy ways that you can breathe some new life into your home without breaking the bank.