5 inexpensive ways to spice up your home
With things getting more expensive by the day, everyone could use a little pick-me-up around the house.
There are many small things, such as sticking a decal onto a mirror or painting cabinet knobs, that can add a stylish splash to any abode.
You can make many changes to your home on a tight budget. Creating change and giving your home a modern touch doesn’t have to cost a fortune or take weeks to complete. It’s all the small things that make a massive difference in any home. You just have to sit still and take a look at those things. You’ll notice that there are simple, affordable ways to freshen up to give every room a boost. Besides, a room doesn’t need a full-on makeover to make it feel new.
Here are a few ways you can spice up your home on a tight budget.
What’s your style?
Start off by taking a look at your personal style. That way you’ll be able to add a personal touch to your home. There’s nothing more jarring and disturbing than walking into a room that has too many things going on. It’s important to consciously settle on a mood that you want your space to convey. And that should be obvious to anyone stepping into the room. The last thing you should do is go overboard on a theme. Just think about it, having an entire room decorated in a beach theme can be a bit overwhelming and cheesy. Not that there’s anything wrong with a beach theme but you should think bigger. Be more creative.
Add a rug or two
If you want to bring a warm and comfy feel to your home, adding a rug is the way to go. Not only will it bring a warm feeling but also a sense of style. A rug will give both small and big rooms the chance to change the feel of the entire room. There are many options to choose from when it comes to style, size, shape and texture. Something that always works in any room is pairing your rug with the curtains in the room. Check out the different options for buying curtains online and look for a rug with a similar colour scheme. This will make any room appear stylish in an instant.
Create your own artwork
People are slowly but surely moving away from adding photos to their walls. Various artworks have taken over. There are many art supply stores that sell inexpensive canvases of all sizes. You can use that to express yourself with paint, charcoal and pencil. You can even have your dog walk across one with paint on his paws. This is an opportunity for you to be creative. Besides, about anything is art nowadays, right? If you’re not that creative with your hands and feel that creating art isn’t for you, there are many other, easier ways to create art. For instance, you can buy some colourful fabric and wrap it tightly around the canvases. That will add texture and vibrancy the same way a painting would.
Take a look at your lighting
There are many different forms of lighting these days. That means you won’t have to be stuck with the old traditional ones. So, get rid of the old lighting options in your home and swap them for more creative lampshades. Or you can just forgo them altogether in exchange for an eclectic combo of standing floor and table lamps. And that has the benefit of casting more flattering light. From Asian-inspired paper covered lights to thoroughly modern and minimalist types of lighting, there are many to choose from.
Paint should be your best friend
There’s nothing that can make a bigger statement than painting a wall. You can buy a bucket of paint from your hardware store at an affordable price which will leave you with endless options. You can, for example, paint one specific wall a bold colour, like a dark red. Then you can continue by picking up some stencils and give the room an interesting border. You can even place them at random places all over one wall. You also have the option of coating your ceiling. Perhaps you can paint the ceiling one or two shades lighter than the walls. That will give the illusion of a larger room.
Your home is your personal space. It’s best to give it a personal touch according to your personality and preferences. Make it your own.