5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Revamp Your Home
5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Revamp Your Home
Always dreamed of revamping your home but didn’t bother because you assumed it would be too expensive? Here are some budget-friendly ways to restyle your home
Written by Liz Bayardelle, PhD | See Comments | Updated 07/26/2021
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5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Revamp Your Home
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Always dreamed of revamping your home but didn’t bother because you assumed it would be too expensive? Well, you’re wrong! There are many budget-friendly ways to restyle your home, and if you’d like to know what they are, don’t stop your scroll.
Change Your Windows
Who said you only have to revamp the interior of your home? A brand new set of windows is a home refurbishment that can not go unnoticed, and this one change will significantly improve the exterior of your house. Source out a professional window replacement company such as American Vision Windows can give you impressive results at an affordable price. They offer a range of materials to choose from including wood, wood clay, vinyl, obscure glass, fiberglass, and aluminum.
Add a Pop of Color
“Colour does not add a pleasant quality to design – it reinforces it.” – Pierre Bonnard
Colour is a beautiful thing. It has the power to evoke certain feelings in people and, like the above quote says, can reinforce your chosen design and help to create a specific atmosphere in a room.
Now, you can opt for a fresh lick of paint, some new wallpaper, or both. Floral print or gingham wallpaper is a good idea if you’re after something more retro, and abstract will help make your home unique. When deciding on a paint colour, pale colours like light yellow, pink, and peach are best if you want to achieve a vintage atmosphere, while red is great for giving your room a bold statement. You can paint the floorboards too! Read more on choosing a paint color.
Hit the Second-Hand Stores
Hitting thrift, antique, and second-hand stores is a good idea because you can get your hands on all the good stuff at a reasonable price.
You can beautify your home with new furniture, accessories, lighting, and of course, some adorable knick-knacks. There’s no need to restrict yourself to local shops either as there are many online second-hand stores like Pamono, for example - sites like eBay or Etsy wouldn’t go amiss either. When it comes to budget-friendly shopping, the world really is your oyster. (Check out these online shopping tips if you need more help.)
Get a Stair Runner
You can add style to your boring old staircase in an affordable way by getting a stair runner. Opt for bold colors or patterns for a huge impact, or choose a neutral color if you want to feel classy.
Change Your Countertops
Laminate will achieve simplicity and is typically the cheapest while faux marble is trendy and faux wood is a timeless classic that will work now and in 15 years' time. If choosing wood worktops ensure you avoid orangey tones.
To Summarize
Revamping your home is incredibly fun but don’t get carried away. Remember to set a budget before you begin and stick to it throughout the whole refurbishing process. Read tips on how to stick to your renovation budget.
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Liz Bayardelle, PhD
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Liz (or Dr. Mommy, as her toddler started calling her after learning what a PhD was) is the happily sleep-deprived mom of a toddler (and professional raccoon noise impersonator), a sparkle-clad kidnado, a teenage stepdaughter, 200 cumulative pounds of dog, and herd of dustbunnies (if daily vacuuming doesn't occur). During nights and naptimes, she uses her PhD in business psychology as an author, speaker, and consultant. She also serves as an executive and principal for three companies, two of which she co-founded with her very patient (and equally exhausted) husband.