Budget Home Makeover.
You don’t have to opportunity the bank to get a brand new home. From innovative ideas to shopping destinations, get a brand new look for less. Learn affordable, easy transformations from DIY to shopping hacks.
Before You Start, Budget.
One of the first things to keep in mind when starting your home healing project is to set a budget prior to starting. Decide how much you can spend, and create makeover ideas based on that amount. See if you can phase the work and try to focus on one project at a time so you don’t get distracted or overspend.
Become a Scavenger.
Vintage, eclectic, cheap furniture and decor options are everywhere from Goodwill to garage sales to Craigslist to Facebook Marketplace. Buy from retailers that have specials during holiday seasons Black Friday, Cyber Monday and always look for clearance. New or slightly used items can be transformed into treasures with a creative mind.
Personalized DIY.
The best way to get what you want in your space is to make it yourself. Do you have old furniture? Sand it, paint it, or reupholster it. Do you have canvas and paint? Use it for wall art or use some found objects for a more eclectic look. Buy storage solutions and put them together any way you want creatively to serve better functionality within your space.
Colour and Textiles.
One of the serenest ways to change a room is paint. Neutral colours can create a clean, classic beautiful while an accent wall can add a pop of colour and vibrancy. Yet outside paint, the use of textiles and fabrics ensures more modern, organized decor. When throw pillows, area rugs, and window treatments are of the same pattern and texture, the room feels more connected and welcoming.
Use Lighting to Change Ambiance.
Transform your whole ambiance with lighting. Swap out your light fixtures. Add a couple more decorative table lamps. String fairy lights for that warm, cozy feeling. The more functional light sources you have, the more personal the experience and the easier it will feel like your house is really complicated.
Add up the little things for something big.
You don’t have to instantly revolutionize everything. Piece by piece new throw pillows, differently oriented chairs, greenery. All of these little changes affect the feng shui of your home. Realistic time frames, some DIY and some meaningfully purchased make for a cheap way to change your environment. Enjoy the process and the ambience you create!
