How to Improve Your Home Interior at a Low Cost

Written by Joanna Clark Simpson, PissedConsumer.com Posted On Wednesday, 18 May 2022 16:19

You may have recently looked around your house and felt uninspired or dissatisfied with the interior. Or, there are some interior design trends you would like to incorporate into your home. However, even though you are eager to spruce up your space, your budget may be tight. Fortunately, there are some budget-friendly options for home improvement. 

Let’s take a look at these 5 ways to improve your home at a low cost.

Declutter Your House 

Most modern interior designs are minimalistic. Therefore, simply decluttering your house can give it a major facelift. Look around to see what you can get rid of, e.g., furniture that you hardly use. 

You could also replace your existing furniture with multi-use ones such as sofa beds and mirror cupboards. Remember, you do not have to go for expensive pieces. 

When doing your due diligence for the best company to buy from, always check customer reviews on reputable review websites to determine if the prospective companies are credible. For instance, Coleman Furniture reviews on PissedConsumer.com indicate some common issues customers encounter when buying furniture, even though the prices and free shipping look attractive. 

Also, consider mounting your TV on the wall to get rid of the TV stand. Ensure to tuck away the cables with a wall cable management kit for a neat look.  Use the right storage techniques and facilities to put away items you hardly use.

Repaint the Walls

Repainting your walls is one of the most common DIY go-to for home improvement. If the old paint is not chipped off or too old, you can do a decent paint job on your walls by yourself. 

Choose your preferred color and get a brush. Sand the walls and moldings, and slather a layer of the new paint on your walls to refresh them. If you do not know how to apply paint on the wall, check out various tutorials online. Most provide straightforward steps to follow. 

Accessorize Your Home

Accessories can take your home from basic to elegant with just a few pieces. There are unlimited ways you can accessorize your home on a budget, including picture frames, wall hangings, mirrors, throw pillows, bookshelf,  shelving, coffee table books, rugs, runners, indoor plants, etc.

You can also accessorize with a statement or accent wall. For instance, install wallpaper on one wall or paint it your favorite color, or create a playful pattern with stickers, frames, or floating shelves on one wall. 

Upgrade Your lighting

Lighting is not only functional but also decorative. As such, your lighting fixtures can make or break your interior. Aside from choosing lamps and bulbs that set the ambiance and provide adequate lighting in each room, lighting can also be used to accessorize. 

You can get some new pieces at affordable prices or look at the flea market or second-hand stores for some quality pre-owned lighting fixtures. For instance, a beautiful chandelier can be a statement piece in your living room or dining room. On the other hand, you can place a lamp in one corner of the living room to make it the focal point.

Install New Hardware

If you do not already have hardware finishes such as drawer pulls or knobs, consider installing them. If you have some but they have become old, replace them with new ones. Hardware finishes are like jewelry to your home. They add sparkle and tie up your space. 

Go for high-quality metallic ones ranging from copper, silver, gold, and many more. You can go with one type of metal or mix them up as long as they complement each other.

Although there are numerous cheap options, they are not durable, and they dull up easily. On the other hand, you don’t have to go for the most expensive. There is a middle ground of quality hardware finishes that won’t break the bank.

Sprucing up your home interior does not have to be expensive and time-consuming. With a couple of hundred dollars and a weekend, you can upgrade your space. Maybe buy new furniture, install new hardware, create an accent wall, install new lighting, or incorporate some accessories. Whatever your option, check online reviews for your suppliers to ascertain that their products and services are reliable. 

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