Freshening up your home can be a great way to reinvigorate yourself and your living space. DIY projects are a great way to save money and make your home look amazing, without spending an arm and a leg. So why not plan a weekend of DIY projects that will brighten up your home? Here are some simple and inexpensive ideas you can use to get started:
1. Paint is always a great option for redecorating your living space. Choose a bright and cheerful color scheme that will fit with the existing decor. Painting ceilings and walls can be a messy task, so make sure you are prepared with drop cloths and plenty of consumables.
2. Re-arranging furniture and wall art can instantly give new life to any room. Move furniture around and play with wall art placements until you get the perfect layout. Don’t forget to move those furniture pieces that you haven’t used in a long time- it might surprise you how much of a difference it can make!
3. If you have a small budget, take a look at your existing items. Is there any furniture or decor that you can upcycle or repurpose? Distress wood furniture to get a shabby chic look. Refresh old couches or chairs with a fabric protector. A little creativity can go a long way to creating a unique living space.
4. Add a few little touches here and there- if you can’t afford to make big changes, small changes can be just as effective in brightening up your home. Hang some festive curtains, or string up some twinkly lights. Place some fresh flowers or succulents around the house. Little displays of personal touches can make a room feel much more homely.
5. Don’t forget the walls! Hanging up a gallery wall or a tapestry can make any room feel much more alive. Some of you might want to take it to the next level and hang a wall mural instead. If you are feeling really bold, you could even wallpaper the room!
6. Don’t forget about the floors! Give your floors a fresh coat of varnish, or replace your carpets. Throwing a small rug here and there can also give a great look.
7. Your outside area can often get neglected during the winter season, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Clean up the garden area; plant some flower beds. Pull up the weeds and repot the plants. Get some outdoor furniture or add some pots with colorful flowers.
This weekend, challenge yourself to look around your home and think of simple and inexpensive DIY projects you can do to brighten up the place. Whether you are painting, rearranging, upcycling, or adding some small touches- you are sure to have a great time and create a fantastic home.