You’re living on a shoestring budget, but you want to freshen up your home? No problem. We share some savvy ways you can decorate your space without breaking the bank.
Use paint to add personality
A coat of paint can make a big impact in your home. Spruce up your living room with a pop of colour or add a bit of drama to your bedroom with a dark accent wall. Don’t be scared of a small space – it can take a lick of colour too. According to designer furniture store owner Martin Waller, small rooms benefit most from a dramatic colour scheme.
Make plants part of your decor
Plants are a budget-friendly way to introduce colour and texture to your space. Plants lend a room a calm aesthetic, and they also add a breath of fresh air, literally. Don’t have a green thumb? Get artificial plants. The ones currently in stores look extremely authentic so only the keenest eye will note any difference.
Update your decor with soft furnishings
Instead of buying a new sofa, spruce up your existing one by updating your scatter cushions and adding a throw. Piling pillows and comforters in an assortment of colours and textures on your bed is the secret to making your boudoir look lush and cosy (thank you, Pinterest). If the clean lines of a boutique hotel room are more your vibe, choose light and bright colours for cushions during summer and spring and darker, moodier tones that will add warmth during autumn and winter.
Make a gallery wall your feature
Gallery walls are the talk of the town right now, and they are pretty easy to pull together using prints, art pieces, stencils and pictures of your loved ones. Before you start knocking nails into the wall, arrange your different items on the floor until you are satisfied with the mix of shapes and sizes. Play around with paint, too. Painting your frames in a mix of mismatched tones will give you a quirky and fun display. If it’s a sophisticated finish you’re after, paint the frames and the wall the same colour.
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