DIY home upgrades may sound daunting, but there are plenty of budget-friendly projects that homeowners can get started on with just a few materials and a bit of know-how. Even the least handy of us can take on these simple DIY projects, and we’ll have a cortege of cost cutting and attractive upgrades to the house. Let’s explore some of the simplest and most budget-friendly home upgrades, and start to enrich your abode without breaking the bank!
Lighting can immediately add a touch of vibrancy and modernization to your home. Lighting fixtures are surprisingly budget-friendly; for the price of a mid-range dinner out, you can get LED bulbs and innovative fixtures that can add great value to your home. An illuminated pantry, foyer, and even bedroom can give the overall feeling of modernization while also costing very little. Try and explore different themes that have the potential to dazzle.
Refreshing your home’s paint job is a great way to upgrade it on a budget. Depending on the size of your home, you can usually get a well-done paint job done for the cost of a few months’ rent. Paint colors immediately give your home a newer, fresher look without cost prohibitive foundation work. Wonder which paint to choose? Ask a friend, a design professional, or even an interior decorator for color wheel ideas that will make the magic come alive in your home.
Art pieces and decorations offer a great way to give your home a unique spin on a budget. Unconventional pieces from around that you love will add your own idiosyncratic quality to your home space and make it feel as if it’s truly yours. Visit galleries, visit stores and start to scour the internet for art pieces you can begin to assemble to fit your home. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the options out there for those with a keen eye and a budget commitment.
Window treatments also help to integrate the exterior of your home with the interior, while also affording you the luxury of having just the right amount of light streaming into your space. Extremely economical and sometimes going on sale, these treatments can make a ton of difference to your space. Look for colors and styles that will bring to life the unique essence of your home.
Upholstering is another great way to keep your furniture in style without having to spend a ton of money on new furniture. Simple, subtle details like unique studs and out of the box colors don’t even require that you replace your furniture. Just retain the frame and use the same material to give your existing furniture a revamp. It’s surprisingly simple!
Flooring is another area of the home that’s relatively self-explanatory and easy to upgrade. Look for flooring types that are easy to install and are hardy enough to handle everyday wear and tear. Luxury vinyl Tinder (LVT) flooring and engineered hardwood flooring have become increasingly popular over the past few years and don’t require too complicated of an installation process.
Finally, plants can enhance any space and often times, add an extra layer of luxury. Plants can let in more natural light while also sterilizing the air around you. It’s cost effective to install, and the longer you get to keep it, the cheaper it becomes as you’ll quickly learn that the more it grows, the less you have to buy in the future.
Finding substitute furniture pieces can be a great way to spruce up your home on a budget. Look for vintage pieces, clearances, and relatives and friends who may have furniture pieces for you to borrow for an event. Often times, a single piece of furniture can completely transform a room.
Mirrors are a great way to make any room look bigger and more open. Inexpensive mirrors come in all shapes and sizes which let you have immense creative flexibility to make the atmosphere of a room come alive. Plus, mirrors are a great way to capture and scatter natural light which can do wonders for the overall complexion of a living space.
Placing rugs and carpets in smaller areas also gives boosts the aesthetics, while also being surprisingly cheap and easy to install. Any area of your home that feels too plain can suddenly spruce up with the addition of a perfect rug to fit the tone and décor. Rugs can also help to add more depth and texture to a room.
Painting the walls or doors is a super easy way to give your home a different and unique look that has the potential to liven up a room. Not to mention, you can skip emulsions and oil based paints that require you to use expensive machinery and tools; just use your trusty brush and roller for some fresh paint on the wall.
Displaying books is a great way of keeping your interior up to date and clean looking. Visiting a second hand store is the perfect place to pick out books that can be displayed around the house for decoration or to be put on your bookshelf.
Adding wallpapers to your home can completely transform any space in the home without the need to break the bank. There are a variety of textures, colors, and sizes which add extra dimension to an area you may want to remodel. Make sure to pick the right wallpaper size, and you will get the effect you need in half the time, for only a fraction of the cost.
Cushions and throws can make any room come alive and up the overall atmosphere. They add a certain softness and warmth without costing a whole lot, and come in a variety of sizes. Pick out ones that fit the precise color scheme you have in mind and pick out a material that makes you happy.
Bringing in aromas can also be achieved on a budget. Incense sticks, oil diffusers, and home fragrances can immediately raise the ambience of any space in your home. Ask around for the right type of aromas that will give the feeling that you are seeking, but at a fraction of the usual cost.
Changing your furniture to suit the current mood and season can also add a level of novelty and uniqueness to your space. Make sure to pick light furniture in the summer and heavier furniture in the winter to enhance the comfort. Moving furniture within the house can help bring about a cascade of aesthetic scenarios.