Affordable Tips for a High-End Home Refresh

Have you been wanting to make some changes around the house but don't think you have the budget for any meaningful home improvement projects? Are you disappointed with your living room’s layout and decor so you prefer to spend more time away from home than to stay inside? You may be thinking that it’s quite impossible to upgrade your space.

It's never easy to stick to a budget. Making a budget for a major project you've never done before is considerably more difficult. Building a reasonable budget for home improvement expenditures necessitates a thorough strategy and extensive study. If you enjoy doing projects around the house, you're already on your way to saving money. However, with proper preparation, you can alter the vibe of a whole space with a single job that only costs a few hundred dollars. Choose from our list of value-added improvements that are all under $500. They will not only be kind to your wallet, but some of them will also save you money in the future. Take a look at our simple home refresh ideas below.

Thrift Store Art

Thrift shop art is a decorating secret shared by both smart DIYers and high-end designers. It's fashionable to rescue paintings from thrift stores and give them new life. Art, wall decor, and frames abound at thrift stores. It's funny, irreverent, and it's having a moment.

To DIY-embellish your discoveries, mix media and use cuts or 3D components. Make wacky pop culture embellishments using paint. You can dip the painting, frame and all, in paint or tape off geometric lines to create a three-dimensional effect. Changing artwork is an excellent method to create quirky wall decor especially for any room in the house. With just $100 or less, you can repurpose your thrift store finds into fresh decor to match your interior. Check out this modern thrift store art makeover by Bre of Average But Inspired.

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New Accents

Creating a high-end look in your home doesn’t have to be difficult, even if you have a limited decorating budget. Fortunately, there are methods to get the high-end appearance you desire. Accessorizing your house is one of the most cost effective methods to make it appear more put together. For example, pillows in your house have two functions. When they are picked appropriately, they may significantly boost the elegance factor while also giving your rooms a warm, layered atmosphere. Also, throw pillows provide your visitors a little extra comfort on the couch. If you select pillows that are soft and large enough to lay on, the comfort factor speaks for itself.

Grab some overstuffed pillows to create a really elegant, beautiful look. Don't compromise on the pillow inserts; down-filled is the only way to go. For less than $200, you can definitely create an elegant vibe in your home. You can also add curtains, gold picture frames, mirrors, or other knick-knacks that match the theme of your interior. The point is that splurging a little bit on the smaller things helps to elevate the overall aesthetic of your home.

New Furniture Items That Better Fit Your Space

If you’re living in a small place, it is important to make the most of what you have. Don’t allow a little house or an apartment to fool you into believing you can’t decorate it as you like. The important thing to remember is that you'll have to select pieces of furniture that are sized correctly for your space.

Storage-creating furniture, such as a pop-up coffee table, storage ottoman, or apartment-sized sleeper sofa, is a simple method to produce a more open floor plan in smaller spaces. The Vault Side Table functions as a table or nightstand and also provides discreet storage space. It even has a real combination lock to keep your valuables safe. Whether you lack built-in storage or are a clutter queen, incorporating an all-star furniture item that works well and is inexpensive can tremendously benefit you. Check out our Lorean Coffee Table. For just $500, you can get a smart storage space that fits all of your living room odds and ends.

 

Alternatively, in larger rooms you want furniture that fills the space appropriately. If you have a big TV or a big space you will want a larger media center, like the Valita Media Center, to balance the look of the room. If you have too much empty space, you can add decor and functionality with an accent chair.

New Rug

A rug may appear to be an afterthought, yet it can completely transform the appearance and feel of your home. An area rug can make or break a room. A great rug helps to solidify furniture arrangements and provides a layer of depth and warmth to a space, completely tying it together. It is a central design object in a room. Like a piece of art or a portrait on the wall, a rug has the power to transform the entire mood of the room.

Remember the design of your rug can have an impact on the overall look and feel of the space. Don’t be afraid of patterns. If you choose a rug with expressive forms and vivid patterns, apply calming themes in other areas, such as curtains and sofa fabrics. Textured rugs may add a lot of interest to a space. The carpet is one of the few pieces of decor in your home where you can be very quirky, extravagant, or fun while maintaining a relatively sophisticated decor. When a highly patterned rug is on the floor, it reads much more muted. So, be daring. It's not as dangerous as it appears. You can find quality rugs for $170 or less.

Add Mirrors

A mirror is a vital home item that helps us get dressed in the morning and ensure that we appear nice before leaving the house and is a versatile ornamental object in its own right. Using Mirrors in a variety of styles, from antique to vintage to modern, is a simple way to make any space appear brighter and more visually fascinating.

Mirrors can also make tiny areas feel larger, generate perspectives, and bounce natural light about. Try using an old mirror in different spots on your walls. If you have wallpaper on the other side, the mirror will reflect the design of that wall, creating a cohesive effect while also adding glitter and intrigue. You may also hang a full-length mirror on the door of your bathroom. Affixing one to a door saves space and creates a window-like appearance on the wall, making the bathroom appear larger. Mirrors from discount stores are very inexpensive. You can find them for under $50. If you don’t want to buy a new one, you can definitely repurpose an old mirror or shop yard sales and thirst stores.

Make Sure You Have a Plan

Before you start remodeling your space, you need to know which projects provide the highest return on investment. This allows you to make smarter decisions for the greatest improvement and your highest level of satisfaction in your home. There are places to spend and ways to save money without sacrificing quality. One significant approach to save money is to do as much of the work as possible yourself. Aside from what we mention, you can probably paint and hang wallpaper, but daring do-it-yourselfers are now learning to set tile, install new light and plumbing fixtures, and lay hardwood and laminate flooring. However much you decide to take on by yourself, remember to enjoy the process of redecorating your home.