If you’re desperate to give your home a make over but low on cash, there are plenty of things you can still do that won’t break the bank. Plus, if you want to sell your house, these top tips could add value!
Get Painting
Everything looks better with a fresh coat of paint on it, your home included! You don’t have to spend a fortune on paint, but if you’re smart you’ll think though your colour scheme carefully and highlight any features. A feature wall is also a great way to give your home a make over and can turn any room from drab to fab for just the cost of a tin of paint.
Update Handles
Door handles or cupboard handles are cheap to replace, don’t require you to win big playing Australian online pokies and can give a room an entirely new and fresh feel. You can change the handles on kitchen or bathroom cabinets, or on your bedroom cupboards and they’ll look as good as new.
Rearrange Your Furniture
This is essentially free, and a very effective way to give a room a whole new lease on life. Spend some time playing with different furniture configurations in your bedroom, lounge or study, or if you are feeling very adventurous, swap your rooms around, especially if you have a house with more than 1 bedroom! You’d be amazed at what a difference a little bit of moving furniture about can do for your space.
Frame New Pictures
If you have artwork on your walls it may be time to update it. This doesn’t have to cost a fortune, especially if you have frames that can be re-used. Look for new art online or print some of your favourite photographs out and frame them. Photo walls have become hugely popular and don’t cost that much to put together at all.
Get New Scatter Cushions
See, we told you this list was a cheap way to update your home! You can change the whole look and feel of a room with different colour scatter cushions, and if you have cushions that are still nice an cushy rather opt for new covers than buying all new cushions. This is a super cost effective way to update your couch, bed or guestroom.
Shop Second Hand
If you need new furniture then hit the second hand shop or estate auctions. You’ll find an amazing array of pieces that are nearly new and in fantastic condition, and are a fraction of the price. It may take a little longer to find exactly what you are after, but this is all part of the fun, and can even become an activity all on its own.
Paint Your Furniture
Just like painting a room can give it a whole new look, so too can painting furniture. You can change a classic piece into something really funky, or opt for a more pared down Scandi style by sticking to a grey, white and black colour palette. Plus, if you don’t like the result, you can just repaint!