15 Cheap and Cheerful Ways to Spruce Up Your Home in Just One Day
These ideas are so easy, you might just be able to tackle a few this weekend.
Now that the new year is well underway there's no better time to rejuvenate your home, and with some decorating hacks, you can add a new lease of life to your interiors without breaking the bank.
Use Chalkboard Paint on the Inside of Cupboard Doors
This is a very cheap but stylish way of updating your kitchen cabinets. Spray the inside of them with the chalkboard paint, then you will be free to write on them with chalk. Maybe write a list of what's in the cabinets as a useful reminder, or let the kids have fun drawing pictures.
Make Your Own Cushions
Decorative cushions are now eye-wateringly expensive so why not make your own? You can pick the fabric you like and if sewing fills you with dread, why not just use fabric glue? This way you can create cushions that are perfect for you and exude homemade charm.
Make Your Own Art
A simple DIY art tip is to buy a blank canvas and decorate it with gold or silver thumbtacks. You can make patterns, initials, whatever you fancy. This is an easy and quick way to bring life into a room. If you have an artist's hand, then go ahead and paint your next masterpiece for your living room.
Hide Your Router
Use a hollowed out book to hide unsightly Wi-Fi routers. You can place ornaments, such as a vase, on top of the book to make a lovely display. This will tidy up the appearance of the room and declutter your space.
Make Old Jewelry Into Fridge Magnets
Don't throw away broken brooches, stick a magnet onto the back of them to turn them into stylish ways to pin up the kids' artwork. Using unused jewelry as magnets will also add a touch of class to your fridge.
Shop Online But Don't Check Out
If you're perusing a furniture site and see something you like, pop it in your basket but don't check out. If the site has your email address, chances are they'll send you an email with a discount code a few days later. It's a win-win situation.
Do Your Own Painting and Get Testers
Don't hire someone to do your painting, get stuck in and do it yourself. Make sure to get testers of the colors you like; this is the best way to see how they will actually look in the room. Many shops give them away for free, and let's not forget, decorating is fun!
Ask Around
Let your family and friends know if you are looking for a certain item of furniture, as you'd be surprised at how many will actually have an old one sitting in their garage. More than likely they'd be happy for you to take it off their hands. You can keep the furniture as it is or funk it up with some upcycling.
Add Personality to Your Table
Have a piece of safety glass cut to your table's size. Then tuck photos, postcards, or printed fabric underneath. This is a great way to add color and character to a dull desk. And if you get bored while sitting at your desk, a good distraction is getting immersed in old pictures of family and friends.
Disguise What You Can't Replace
Cover a sofa, lay a rug over that stained carpet, or use fabric to screen an unpleasant view until you can afford to replace it. No one need know. The right throw or rug can add some oomph to the interiors.
Spray Paint Photo Frames
Pick up some cheap photo frames from charity shops, the more mismatched the better, and spray paint them all the same color. Neon colors are very on trend at the moment. It will look like you've bought them from a luxury retailer when really it cost you pennies.
Spruce Up the Fireplace
Got an old fireplace that you can't afford to light any more? Fill up the empty space with decorative logs to give it a homey feel. The wooden look is very hygge.
Use Old Wallpaper on Bookcases
If you have some spare wallpaper lying around, paste it on the inside of bookcases, this works particularly well on black or white shelves. Or vintage style wallpaper will add some life to a block color bookcase.
Find Charity Shop Gems and Paint Them White
You'll be surprised what difference a coat of paint can do to charity shop treasures. Don't disregard old ornaments that look like they belong in your grandmother's home. Transform them with white or black paint to look stylish and modern. Animal figures work particularly well for this and are on trend this season.
Use Wall Stencils
Wall stencils are perfect for changing up the style of a room, and it's cheap! You can download lots of printable wall stencils on the internet now to inexpensively rejuvenate a room. These are particularly great for children's rooms.
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