Simple, Affordable Ways To Revamp Your Home In 2020

*This is a collaborative post 

A new year can prompt us to want to make changes, but this time of year is notoriously challenging when it comes to balancing the books. If you’re eager to revamp your home without blowing the budget, here are some simple, affordable ways to spruce up your interiors.

Fresh paintwork

Painting is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly ways to overhaul the appearance of your home. Whether you fancy a change of colourway or your walls are looking a little drab or uninspiring, adding a fresh coat of paint can make all the difference. Before you don old clothes and get your rollers and brushes out, browse colour charts, try testers on your walls and make sure you’ve got everything you need. If you’re covering darker shades, or you’re preparing to strip wallpaper and then paint your wall, you might need several coats. Invest in dust sheets to protect your furniture and floors, sand and clean your walls first, and then layer the paint on evenly, allowing time for the first coat to dry before applying the next layer. For small rooms, it’s wise to stick to light shades, which will create the illusion of larger, brighter spaces. If you want to add colour without covering every wall, you could create a statement wall or use coloured accessories and soft furnishings.

New accessories

Trends come and go, and not all of us have the cash or the energy to switch up our interiors every time a new look hits the glossy magazine headlines. Instead of embarking on drastic makeovers, embrace the art of accessorising. This will enable you to try different looks and celebrate styles you like without spending a fortune. There’s a vast range of home accessories available from clocks, mirrors and wall art to soft furnishings and decorative items. With accessories, you can choose a theme and stick to it or mix and match styles you love to create a unique aesthetic that complements your taste. Trends like shabby chic furniture, Art Deco styling, industrial vibes and minimalist Scandinavian looks are all popular at the moment, and you can combine touches and elements of different design concepts to suit your home. If you’re on a tight budget, and you see items you like in stores or magazines, use the Internet to search for similar products at a lower price or explore second-hand stores or auction sites.

Lighting

Lighting is one of the best ways to change both the look and feel of a room. Adding floor or wall lamps or a statement pendant can alter the aesthetic of your home while also adding ambience. Match the type of lights you choose to the function of the room. Spotlights and pendants work well in kitchens, while softer lighting is ideally suited to bedrooms. You can also use candles or LED candles or fairy lights to create cosy spaces that are perfect for chilly winter nights.

Are you bored of your interiors or do you fancy giving your home a mini-makeover? If you’re on a budget or you’re short on time, you don’t have to break the bank or spend every spare hour you have painting or doing DIY to make a difference. These simple steps will have your home looking fabulous in no time!