Interior and Design

5 ways to revamp your house on a budget

By Jade Corcoran | August 2, 2016

Are you tired of looking at your house and wishing you had all the money in the world to make it your dream home? Doing a complete renovation can cost you thousands of dollars. But if you take small steps and take on one project at a time, you will achieve the same outcome.

There are so many great ideas that won’t cost you the world. Here are my top 5 ways to revamp your home:

1. Add a fresh coat of paint

Image via: Apartment Therapy

Paint is one of the key components that will change the whole look and feel of your home. You can get a 10L tin of paint for less than $150. This could easily paint a decent size room with a few coats (possibly, even two rooms). If you are looking for more of a fresh look, try white or neutral. This allows you to add colour in the furniture, artwork and accessories. A clean white palette is a great place to start. If you want to be a bit more daring, try a colour. Dark charcoal is one of my personal faves as it warms up any room and with the right furniture and colour palate can make it feel cosy, relaxed, sophisticated and inviting.

My hint: When choosing a dark colour, make sure you have ample amount of light.

2. Purchase a sofa/armchair cover instead of new furniture

Image via: Comfort Works

If you’re furniture is looking a bit tired and shabby, a cheap and cheerful way to make it feel new is to buy a new sofa cover. You can buy fabric ones from IKEA, Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Sofa covers are very durable and versatile, they come in many styles and colours and you can take them off and wash.

Tip: Another way to spruce up your living room is to buy a few cushions. They are an easy, accessible and cost effective way to change any look.

3. Artwork and Rugs

As mentioned last week by Cara, a gallery wall is a great way to make a statement and add personality to your home. With photos being so easily accessible, you could create a beautiful wall anywhere in your house at a reasonable price.

Rugs are also a hidden gem in the world of décor. They ground the space; add warmth, colour and texture. All these elements can really finish off your room.

Tip: Spend time selecting the right rug, some can be expensive but the investment is worth it.

Source: Apartment Therapy

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4. Kitchen make over

If your kitchen needs a renovation but you don’t have a spare $20,000 I would suggest changing your cupboard fronts only. If the carcasses/internals are in a reasonably good condition then just get new doors, drawer fronts. This will save you thousands but make your kitchen look brand new and no one will even know. It is a simple and effective solution.

Source: Design Sponge

5. Let there be light

Light allows any space to feel bigger, brighter and warmer. You could do this by adding a skylight and/or changing the window coverings. To get some perspective on how bright your space could look, simply remove your coverings and clean the windows. If you have enough natural light, then new blinds or curtains can change the feel and provide the lift it needs. Skylights are a bit more expensive but will make the space feel open and new without having to knock down any walls.