You do not need to spend a fortune on refurbishing your living room. With creativity and some elbow grease, you can do so much to give your space an altogether different vibe. Below are nine affordable ideas for remodelling your home.
1. Paint an Accent Wall
Materials Needed: Paint, painter’s tape, rollers, brushes
Choose one wall in your living room to be the feature wall and paint it with a different color. The project is fairly low in cost and can completely alter the ambiance of a room. If you want a vibrant look pick a bold color; if you want it to be subtle pick a soft hue.
2. Add a Marble Finish
Materials Needed: Marble printed contact paper, scissors, smoothing tool
In the kitchen, marble has always been a symbol of opulence and grandeur with its use in sumptuous countertops and classic backsplashes forming an illustrious pedigree of culinary richness. In any kitchen it is possible to create an ideal atmosphere with its bright veins and glossy surface. While real marble is a luxury look, you can achieve the aesthetic for under $10. Lottoland’s article suggests using contact paper with a marble pattern to easily cover any countertops in your kitchen.
3. Update Throw Pillows and Blankets
Materials Needed: Fabric, sewing kit or fabric glue, stuffing or old pillows
Update your sofa and chairs with new throw pillows. Buy some inexpensive fabric and sew new pillow covers or even repurpose inexpensive old curtains. Add some cozy blankets to the mix for texture and warmth.
4. Create Your Wall Art
Materials Needed: Canvas, paint, brushes, or other art supplies
Personalize your space with artwork made by hand. If you are an experienced artist or a beginner, creating something different for your walls can be fun and rewarding. If you’re less confident drawing, go for abstract pieces or frame your kids’ artwork as a keepsake.
5. Install Floating Shelves
Materials Needed: Shelves, brackets, screws, drill
When we say floating shelves, we think stylish but also fully functional. They offer additional storage and serve as a spot for displaying decor items, books or plants. Unlike alternative solutions, they are easy to install with minimal tools.
6. Refurbish Old Furniture
Materials Needed: Sandpaper, paint or stain, varnish, new hardware (if needed)
Refurbish old furniture and breathe life into it again. That may involve sanding, repainting or restaining, then adding a protective coat of varnish. Changing the hardware on drawers or cabinet lots could be a huge deal too.
7. DIY Window Treatments
Materials Needed: Fabric, curtain rods, hooks, sewing kit or no-sew tape
The right window treatments can adjust the light level and ambiance of any room. Sew your own curtains or roman shades from fabric to match your decor. If sewing is too much for you, there are no-sew options; you can simply use adhesive tapes or clips instead.
8. Add Plants for a Natural Touch
Materials Needed: Pots, soil, plants or seeds
It is well known that plants breathe life into any space and add purify the air. You are not supposed to splurge on fancy pots; plain ones can be decorated, or you may even use some unusual containers, like mason jars and teapots. Opt for low-maintenance plants if you have a brown thumb.
9. Create a Gallery Wall
Materials Needed: Assorted frames, nails or picture hanging strips, hammer or level
Gallery walls are a great way to show off your personality and interests. You can mix and match frame sizes for a more eclectic feel or use identical frames to give your wall space clean, traditional lines. Fill the frames with family photos, prints, or your own artwork.
Final Words
Use the above-mentioned DIY hacks to give your home a new life that resonates with your style and personality under budget. The projects can each be done in a single weekend, ideal for people who want to refresh their homes but don’t want the headache of an entire renovation.
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