If the time has come to update your home once again, you might be stressing about the cost. It’s no secret that household design and decor doesn’t come cheap, which can make updating your home a real struggle. Money, sadly, doesn’t grow on trees, which means that sometimes we just can’t do the things that we want to do when it comes to our homes.

 

Of course, not all home updates have to be expensive. If you’re smart about how you makeover your home, it’s easy to keep the cost of updates low. So even if money is a little on the tight side, that doesn’t mean that you can’t transform your home. It’s just a case of being smart about how you go about it.

 

Swap out your accessories

 

 

The simplest and most affordable way to update your home is by swapping your accessories for new ones. If you’re home is decorated in neutral colors, you can choose whatever accessory designs you like. If, however, your home has a certain color scheme to it, you’ll need to be more selective about the pieces you choose to implement. You could always opt to re-decorate. However, this may be too pricey. If you do want to switch your color scheme for neutrals, you can pick up low-cost paint at budget-friendly home stores.

 

Update your furniture with a coat of paint

 

Is your furniture looking a little worse for wear but you can’t afford to replace it? The best option is to revamp it with a coat of paint – you would be amazed at how much difference this can make. Obviously, not all furniture can be painted. To revamp material items you would need to recover them, but for wooden pieces, it’s a great option. For minimum stress, use chalk paint as this doesn’t require any sanding or priming, it can just be painted straight on. Plus, it’s affordable to buy and comes in a lovely range of colors.

 

Switch your fitting and fixtures

 

 

 

A simple way to make your home more stylish is swapping your fittings and fixtures. Believe it or not, things like door handles, light fittings, and shelving are all incredibly cheap to update. They might be subtle changes but they can make a big difference to the look and feel of a space. If you’re going to swap your light fittings, go for LED lights from a lighting and ballast supplier. These are better than normal lights, as they’re cheaper, more energy efficient, and look more modern. For door handles and other fittings, the best place to shop is Etsy – nothing beats unique decor.

 

Move items around

 

If you can’t afford to buy new pieces of furniture and are bored of what you have in each room, move them around. Swap items to different rooms to give your home a fresh, stylish feel. Sometimes, moving furniture about and rearranging it, can be all it takes to make your home look a little nicer. Give this a try and I promise you, you’ll love the results.
Want to make your home more stylish but can’t afford to spend a lot? Take the above tips on board and you can update your home without going over budget. Who said home makeovers have to break the bank?