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Last Updated on February 13, 2025 by Alaina
When planning for a home remodel to make your place comfortable or because you are intending to sell it, the idea of renovation bills stacking up can give you nightmares. However, with a little money and some extra time, it is possible refresh your home on a budget and get an Insta-worthy dreamy home look without spending a fortune.
Here is a sneak-peek into how to restore your home on a budget, without breaking the bank or risking your fixed deposit.
1. Choose multifunctional statement furniture
As opposed to the use and throw culture, save money by investing in furniture you want to build a relationship with.
For a compact home choose multifunctional pieces to create a cozy atmosphere, whereas for a compact home you can use modular furniture to amplify storage.
2. Incorporate colorful furnishings
Adorn the walls with neutral color patterns and consider colorful drapes or blinds to add cheer and enhance the overall look of your home.
Use wallet-friendly accessories like throw cushions, pillows, rugs or mats to add texture and color to the decor.
3. Invest in wallpaper
Investing in removable wallpaper to create an accent wall in areas like the children’s bedroom or behind the TV unit is another easy and affordable way to restore your home on a budget.
You can also liven up the walls as a backsplash over the kitchen counter. Remember to pick a design that resonates with your style.
4. Liven up with light
Proper lighting can instantly brighten up the decor of your home in an affordable way. Invest in table lamps and floor lamps to create a layered lighting ambience.
With a small extra investment, you can replace any existing pendant light with a chandelier in order to create an instant eye-popping effect.
5. Let nature in
Indoor plants are not only known to bring in color to your space, but many houseplants improve indoor air quality and help you destress by providing a soothing and calming environment as well.
Experiment with different types of low-maintenance potted plants or succulents to beautify the interiors if you are a newbie plant parent.
6. Refresh with paint
Not only is paint budget-friendly, a single fresh coat can punctuate any space with new life and uplift the mood of the homeowner and other family members.
Paints can be put to good use on walls, to refurbish old furniture or on highlighting the architectural features of a room. Hang a paint to layer the space and set up a vignette.
7. Change the kitchen’s backsplash
Changing out your old backsplash is another simple way to refresh your home on a budget. Swap your old and tired looking backsplash with one that instantly freshens up the kitchen by adding visual interest. With options like stone, glass, ceramic and more, you can find a material for every budget.
Another economic option is to install a backsplash on a place that offers most protection, like near the sink or behind the cooking range.
8. Bring in a new seat
A chair that stands out can breathe new life into a room without taking up much space and being affordable as well, especially if you have a small home.
Consider a comfy convertible piece if you are looking for something that can double-up as a place to sleep also.
9. Hang some wall art
Hang a big piece of wall art to bring a bare wall to life with an ultra-minimal design. Adding a few more small pieces will make an interesting gallery wall.
You can also use washi tape or printout of pictures from the Internet for a more budget-friendly option.
10. Lay a rug
No matter where you throw a rug it’s a quick and easy way to give structure to the space immediately. Apart from soft footfalls, an area rug adds style and texture to the floor.
A woven outdoor rug that is durable and soft, can be a game changer on outdoor stone or wood by adding comfort and warmth. It is one more affordable and effective way to refresh your home on a budget.