Oh how I wish I could just blow it up and start all over, but that is not in the budget! I have been working on some easy and inexpensive home updates. Just because it’s simple, isn’t costing you a small fortune and is not taking weeks to do doesn’t mean that it won’t make an impact. Sometimes just the smallest change can make a huge difference in the way your home looks and feels.
5 Easy & Inexpensive Home Updates
1- De-clutter –
Clutter is my number one enemy. Clutter happens, sometimes we don’t even realize how bad it is. We live with it and around it. If you want to refresh a room, the 1st thing I suggest you do is to get rid of clutter. Have a yard sale, donate to good will, throw it out, or find a better way to store/organize. It’s amazing how much different a room can look when you simply clear away the mess.
2 -Add some color with paint
I am not saying you have to repaint the whole room, but you can still easily update a space with paint. Whether you paint an accent wall, refinish a piece of furniture with a pop of color with spray paint or paint the inside of a book shelf, just a simple splash of color is one of the great inexpensive home updates. If you don’t want to take a chance with painting something you already own, just grab up something cheap at the thrift store or from freecycle. A can of spray paint goes a long way and it comes in AMAZING colors!
3- Pillows!
Pillows in bright colors and patterns can instantly add some pizazz to a couch that you are bored with. There are so many cute prints available now, chevron, nautical, polka dots & more. You can usually find great pillow covers from Jane.com. The fun thing with pillows is that you can let the season dictate the shades you choose — use bright vibrate colors & prints for a beachy summer feel or jewel tones & fall colors in the winter.
4- Rearrange your art
Move art around in your house. Hey, how about spray painting your frames! That’s a great update and a great way to add color. If you have a bunch of oak frames, paint them black for a modern look. I also recently found a great clearance sale on calendars. For inexpensive art, frame some pictures from calendars! Anyway, back to what I was talking about, just move things around to places they haven’t been before.
5- Upgrade your hardware
New knobs are an easy way to give a dated dresser, entertainment center or tired kitchen cabinets a whole new look. There are lots of budget family options available. For a fun look and conversation piece, consider grabbing some vintage knobs from a thrift shop or other second hand store. A few years ago I removed all my brass door knobs and took them outside and spray painted them. They are still holding up great.
There you have it – 5 easy & inexpensive home updates. What have you done to update your home on the cheap?