5 Ways To Renovate Your Home For Less

Stuck in a home décor and renovation rut? Use these simple ideas to update your home and stay on budget while also saving time.

With the prevalence of home renovation and décor shows and social media accounts, it’s easy to feel tempted to make major home renovations. Instead of spending a fortune on knocking down walls and installing new flooring, consider wallet-friendly DIY projects and simple updates.

Here are some tips on how you can make your home feel new again while staying within your budget.

5 Ways To Renovate For Less

Deep Clean The Entire House

Before making any major changes, do a deep cleaning of all the rooms in your home. It sounds silly, but if everything is put away, decluttered, and smells good, it’ll look and feel better instantly.

Cleaning will also allow you to rearrange the furniture or move pieces to another room where it looks nicer and is more functional. You might find this fixes your concerns and you won’t even have to spend money.

Upgrade Drawer & Cabinet Knobs

For a quick update to your cabinets and drawers, find decorative handles to replace your old ones. Look in secondhand shops or visit a home repair store to find handles that suit your home’s décor.

You can even use the old handles or knobs to hang on the wall as hooks for pot holders, kitchen utensils, or keys and dog leashes by the door.

Add Peel & Stick Wallpaper

Stores now carry DIY wallpaper that’s easy to apply and remove, making it a great option for sprucing up any plain wall. This is perfect for renters or anyone who doesn’t want to commit to a specific design or color long term.

Simply add the wallpaper as a backsplash, accent wall, or on bookshelves to add a pop of fun design to any room.

Update Pillows & Bedding

In bedrooms, start by washing your pillows, blankets, sheets, and comforters to refresh the space and identify what needs replacing. Treat yourself to a new set of sheets if yours are stained or worn, purchase a new blanket that complements your existing bedding, or add a throw pillow for a fresh look.

In living areas, add affordable throw pillows with fun designs to your couches and chairs. This simple and budget-friendly fix might be just what the room needed.

Paint An Accent Wall

Have a boring room with plain walls? Create an accent wall with a splash of color or a neutral tone that complements the rest of the room. You can add a whole wall of paint, a pattern, or even wallpaper.

To reduce costs, visit the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in your area to shop for discounted paints that might be a good fit for your home.

Summary

Begin by cleaning, creating a budget, and prioritizing needs first, then wants. Giving your home a fresh, new feel may be as simple as rearranging furniture and adding a few small touches – making you fall in love with your home all over again.