6 Ways to Refresh Your Home for Less
Sometimes your room needs to be updated just like you would an old wardrobe or hair style. There are plenty of ways to redo a room without breaking the bank. Here are a few ways that you can update your room and give your space an entirely new personality.
Refresh your walls with new paint: Giving your room a new coat of paint is a great way to update your room. A new color or giving a fresh coat of your current paint color can give your room the feeling of being brand new. You can paint your room a lighter hue, like a soft yellow or mint green, or if you’re feeling adventurous go for a bold color, like a deep red. If painting your entire room is intimidating you can go for just painting an accent wall or use a pattern, like chevron stripes. Just this small change can create an entirely new feel to your space.
Give your old furniture a facelift: : Not only can you repaint your walls put you can paint your furniture. DIY painting is an inexpensive way to give your old furniture a facelift. You can either choose a soft neutral color like white or mint green or you can go for a design. Find inspiration through design magazines and pictures online. My favorite design inspiration is Pinterest. When you’re painting furniture you’ll want to make sure you use primer first so you prevent stains from bleeding through the new paint. When you’re ready to start painting make sure you start at the top and work down, smoothing the paint drips as you work your way down.
Change your bedding: Another way to update up your room is to change your linens. Just changing your bedding with the season, your mood or a new design aesthetic can do wonders to the room. Different accent pillows can also add color and texture to bring a completely new vibe to the bedroom.
Decorate with art: Changing out your artwork is another great way to add some new character to your space. You can swap out your art for something that matches the season or your changing design taste. You can find inexpensive artwork on etsy.com which will allow you to change out pieces as frequently as you’d like. You can even find some great frames at thrift stores or flea markets to keep your costs down. A simple DIY of painting your frames will give your space added color and your room a different feel.
Change your curtains: You can also give new life to a space just by changing out your curtains. An easy way to update your curtains is with the changing seasons. You can create a cozy atmosphere by adding in heavier materials during the colder months and for the spring and summer you can opt in for lighter fabrics. If you don’t want to update your curtains as often opt for a more neutral color that can transition with every new room revamp color scheme.
Love the little details: Finally, add in the finishing touches on your room. Fresh cut flowers can create a fresh and inviting vibe for your newly updated space. Bring in the floral scent of fresh cut flowers to completely change the perception of your space. If flowers aren’t your forte you can add scented candles. Changing the scent of your room will finish off your perception of having a completely new space.
