You don’t have to spend up big to create new life within your home. You might be considering undetaking renovations to update and refresh your space, however there are many budget friendly options to consider first!
GREEN SPACES
Adding plants – whether real or fake – can aesthetically improve any room. Real plants have the added benefit of cleansing household air and increasing productivity and aiding relaxation.
Plants don’t just have to be green. Adding colour can be simple through flower choice or getting creative with the pots the plants are in, creating your own or re-purposing existing pots!
If you’re not keen on actively keeping a plant alive, succulents are an excellent choice! Another easy keeper, with a little love and care, are herbs! Sit them on your window ledge and water and prune when necessary. Pretty and delicious!
DOOR HARDWARE
Many people don’t think about door handles and knobs however it can be a quick and easy refresh to your cabinetry and doors! There are many finishes on the market such as brushed or shiny stainless steel, bronze, coloured, decorative therefore easy to find one that might work in with your current style or your future renovations
PAINT JOB
Something more permanent but effective is adding a clean coat of paint to walls or ceilings to spruce up a space! Feature walls are a popular choice (and more cost effective!) way to add colour to a space without overdoing the budget. Even a different ‘shade of white on the ceiling can brighten a space. Another easier, yet more daring option, is painting door or window frames to add some contrast to a room! While painting can be a DIY job, make sure you prepare the wall to the paint standards in order to achieve a smooth and amazing finish
REMOVABLE WALLPAPER
You might think of wallpaper as outdated, however removable wallpapers are becoming a popular trend, especially for renters who may not have access to physically alter their homes appearance.
These removable wallpapers come in many patterns, colours and graphics and can be removed simply by peeling them off without damaging the surface underneath.
Do your research before purchasing to make sure the wallpapers are suitable for your home, but most are reusable, waterproof and washable
FLOOR FURNISHINGS
A rug can instantly refresh or brighten a space and is perfect for adding warmth to hard floor surfaces. A rug could be any size, shape, colour or texture and is best used to give structure to a space, add a layer to the rooms decor or help to define or highlight furniture.
WALL ACCESSORIES
One of the easiest things to mix up on a budget is to hang some art from the walls! Art is a subjective term therefore nearly anything could be considered art and could be hung from the walls! Adding some colour and texture to bare walls can create interest and can be adapted to suit your current tastes or existing décor. You could even get creative, making your own pieces – perfect for those rainy days indoors!
Mirrors can also be an excellent choice, allowing for light to bounce around the space and allowing a smaller room or flat to appear bigger.
Whilst framing can get expensive, small fixings for artwork and photos can easily be connected to walls which you could do yourself – or hire a handyman to do the job.
