Modernizing your home on a tight budget can be a difficult task. The latest interior trends and the most eye-catching products seem to come at hefty prices.
We have listed the main areas that you can concentrate on to modernize and upgrade your home at a price you are comfortable with.
Create Space in Your Home
It can be difficult to create space in a small home. It’s not necessary to remove furniture or belongings in order to create the illusion of a larger space. Even though adding storage items takes up space, they allow you to create a more efficient overall space. You don’t have to buy any new furniture if you aren’t keen on it. Just move your existing pieces around.
freshHome suggests adding mirrors to your home, especially if you have a smaller space. Mirrors that reflect light will give the impression of a larger, more open space.
Add Some Light
When modernizing your home, lighting is key. When re-decorating your house or moving furniture around, there’s one simple rule to remember: darkness makes things look smaller, while natural light makes things seem bigger.
Don’t hesitate to add additional lighting to your rooms. Add different levels of light to create other effects. For example, if you place a tall lamp in the corner of a space, you can also add a small table lamp.
If you are a DIY expert or have a friend who is, then you could change the fixtures to give your home a new look.
Refresh those Walls
There are many ways to transform the look of your walls, such as adding a fresh coat of paint. If you are planning to sell your house in the future and want to add some wallpaper, avoid bold patterns or colors. They can deter buyers.
Use a rug to add texture, color, or pattern to your wall. Please read our blog on how to choose the right rug as wall art. This blog post will tell you everything you need to know about using rugs for wall art. It includes instructions and methods to guide you through the entire process.
Remember your floors and doors.
Re-sanding your floorboards and door frames is an inexpensive way to update your home. It also creates a beautiful, polished finish throughout. Replace your doorknobs and handles to give your doors a new look. It’s a cheap and easy way to do it.
It is much cheaper and quicker to replace or add rugs. You don’t want a re-carpeting job when you are trying to stay within a budget. In a recent blog, we offer five ways to update flooring on a weekend. This includes a range of ideas for how you can get new floors at a lower price.