Living in an old home can be a real drag and can hurt your wallet. But with a few simple and affordable home improvement projects, you can breathe new life into your place without spending a fortune. Here are 10 affordable home improvement projects that you can tackle this weekend to spruce up your abode without breaking the bank.
1. Repaint Your Walls: A fresh coat of paint just works wonders. Choose a color that suits your personality and will bring out the best in your space. Make sure to seal the cracks with putty and sand them down before you start painting, to make sure the finish stays for a long time.
2. Create a Feature Wall: Hang a colorful wallpaper or a wallpaper mural on one wall to make your room pop. It’ll be a gorgeous talking point in any conversation. With so much choice in wallpaper designs, textures and colors, you’ll be sure to find one that’s perfect for your home.
3. Hang Framed Pictures: A picture is worth a thousand words. Hang family photos for an emotional connection, and travel snapshots for a world of memories. You can also have a few framed art pieces or explore alternate variations like canvas transfers or tapes.
4. Change Your Door Hardware: Few changes in a room can make such a big impact quite like this. Changing the knobs and handles is an easy and great-looking DIY project that takes minutes.
5. Swap Your Light Switches: Installing fancy new light switches or even getting creative with the existing ones is sure to lend your home a bit of glamour. You can put the changes and vibrant colors to switch things up and make them visually interesting.
6. Create a Mood: Mood lighting can easily add to the atmosphere of the room. Spotlights or wall-mounted lights can be used to highlight accent walls or to fill out corners and dark spaces.
7. Deck Up Your Balcony: Give your balcony a makeover with color, lights, furniture, and a potted garden — a perfect mini oasis. It’s an easy way to create a tranquil hideaway while having your morning coffee.
8. Jazz Up Your Kitchen: Change the look of your kitchen by investing in a beautiful backsplash, adding colorful accents, and transforming the atmosphere of the space. It’s a fun and affordable project that your guests will admire.
9. Whilst in the Kitchen: Replace your old cabinet handles with fresh new ones to give a powerful lift to the entire kitchen. Select handles that are both stylish and easy to use. It’s inexpensive but the difference will be immense!
10. Accent Your Flooring: Refinishing the flooring will give your home a whole new look without spending too much. It’s a decent DIY project that you can tackle on your own. There are plenty of affordable and attractive vinyl and laminate flooring solutions available.
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11. Accessorize Your Living Room: Look for inexpensive pieces to accessorize your living room, such as wall art, vintage pieces, or even wreathes. It can make a major difference in how inviting your living room looks.
12. Play Around with Color: Make sure to choose colors that will match with the theme of the room. Pops of color here and there, as well as unique pieces, will brighten up space and make it look so much more inviting.
13. Change Your Rug: Rugs are a great and inexpensive way to add color, texture and personality to your living space. Experimenting with different textures and shapes can help you create a unique and affordable ties the room together.
14. Create a Gallery Wall: Investing in a well-decorated wall thoughtfully arranged with art and photographs can complement any home. Explore different arrangements using washi tape, frames, and art pieces to create a gallery wall.
15. perform some Maintenance: Simple repairs or preventive maintenance in and around the home can go a long way towards keeping the home in good condition and are definitely worth it in the long run. Plugging air leaks, caulking window frames, cleaning the gutters, and repairing broken windows are some simple maintenance fixes to get done.
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16. Refresh Up Your Bathroom: Small bathroom changes can go a long way to refresh and revive the space. Invest in good quality storage units, swap out rugs and towels or simply add a few of your favourite decorative items.
17. Upgrade Your Cabinets: Instead of replacing your kitchen cabinets, a coat of paint can make a big difference. This is a great way to introduce color into a room and can be a great DIY project to tackle.
18. Brighten Up Your Bedroom: Get creative with display shelves, statement lighting, vibrant accent chairs or a colorful throw. The possibilities are endless.
19. Give Your Windows Some Love: Windows are one of the largest elements in a room. Give your windows a makeover with fresh curtains or even drapes, plus window treatments. Styling them in a creative way will bring an elegant touch to the overall room.
20. Spruce Up Your Porch: The porch is the first thing guests will encounter upon visiting your place. Adding some comfortable furniture, plus some statement pieces is a great way to brighten up and add charm to your porch.
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21. Hang Mirrors: Mirrors reflect light and can instantly open and brighten up a space. Try grouping several together for greater impact, or go bold with a statement piece for a personal touch.
22. Create a Floor Plan: Add some extra depth and dimension with furniture, art, and accessories, or even by re-arranging and outlining a floor plan. Even just a slight change will easily give a powerful transformation to your space.
23. Invest in Storage: You can never have enough storage. Invest in some great storage solutions, such as using drawer dividers, multi-tier racks, or section shelves to make storing items easier.
24. Upgrade Your Dining Room: An instant face-lift for your dining room may include painting the walls or adding lamps, mirrors, cushions, and materials to the area. Be sure to choose materials that are suitable for the style, mood, and context.
25. Add Some Plants: Plants are a simple and affordable way to add a burst of bright colors and delightful scents to your home. Place some in strategic spots around the home, and marvel at how quickly they bring life to a room.
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26. Hang Wind Chimes: Wind chimes are a great way to add a touch of music to your home. Place them in strategic spots around the house to bring in a divine sense of serenity. They are also believed to bring in positive vibes and exude good energy.
27. Hang a Statement Piece: Usually constructed of metal or wood, these pieces create visual interest in the room. Hangings like dream catchers, mobiles, and chandeliers create an instant focal point when placed right.
28. Set Up a Reading Nook: Place a comfortable armchair for you and your loved ones to curl up in and ‘voila’, you have a reading corner. When two activities like reading and relaxing come together, it can be a real game changer in adding extra charm to your home.
29. Repair Hardwood Floors: For some old, well-maintained wooden floors, a few repairs may be all that’s needed. Sand them to remove dirt or scratches, and polish them to bring back the original sheen.
30. Accessorize It: Refresh your home with accessories like bookends, wall hangings, clocks and ceramics. Accessorizing with these items adds personality and warmth to any home. These items are also very affordable and can be found anywhere.