6 Tips to Refresh Your Interior Space Even on a Budget

You do not need a high-end budget to make your home look elegant. There are many possibilities in the empty walls and ceilings in your home to create a space that looks inviting. No matter your style or budget, these six tips will revitalize your interior space into something you love.

1. Clean and Remove Clutter

The easiest way to refresh your space is to clean and remove clutter from every part of your home. Start by removing furniture and fixtures you do not need, placing it in a store, giving it away, or selling it. This way, you will see spaces that need dusting and vacuuming, and spaces that need a fix.

With less clutter, you are able to take care of stains on rugs and other parts of your house with much ease. Clean your furniture and remove spots on windows to allow natural light in, for a welcoming look and feel.

When you clean your room, you feel great about it. Better yet, other elements such as pillows and fixtures will stand out in a clean room.

2. Paint Your Rooms

The first point above was free. Painting is not free, but it is a cost-effective way of changing the look of your space. When choosing a color for your home, consider bold and dramatic or soft and underrated hues. Colors allow you to create instant elegance to your space, and you do not even need a professional to do that as long as you have the right equipment.

You can also paint your interior barn doors and other doors black to create an expensive feeling without breaking your bank. If you choose black doors, add black accessories to match the black door.

3. Add Elegant Pillows

Pillows give comfort, but when chosen right, they can also add elegance to your room. Even as you consider the aesthetics of a pillow, do not forget the functional factor by choosing pillows large and soft enough to give you comfort.

Instead of choosing a pillow between 12 and 18 inches, you can opt for a larger one, at least 22 inches. Large pillows are plush and comfortable and they offer elegant appearance.

4. Window Treatments

If your home lacks window treatments, it will look unfinished and unattractive. Window treatments are an affordable way to add elegance to your living space while enhancing privacy.

You need to avoid unlined and flimsy materials that look cheap. Also, avoid see-through materials and instead go for lined draperies that fall within your budget.

Natural materials look elegant and expensive. These include silk, cotton, and linen. Using polyester and other artificial fibers will only make your home look cheap. However, if you do not prefer draperies, you can use woven bamboo shades or wood blinds—anything to dress the windows and make the home look elegant.

5. Light Your Home Differently

Lighting changes the atmosphere in your home. Designer light fixtures will add elegance to your home, but those aren’t standard fixtures in most homes. You do not have to go for high-end fixtures if you are on a budget. You can start at the second-hand store to see if a designer fixture is available.

You can also try elegant DIY light fixtures as long as they match the décor in your home and make it look elegant.

6. Accessorize the Home

If your home lacks the necessary accessories, there will be so much empty space that your home will start losing its beauty. This is not your ticket to add clutter to your home, but to enhance the look of your home. Accessories come for all budgets, so you need to pick an item that matches your budget, tastes, and preferences.

You can, for instance, accessorize with gold. Adding gold mirrors, gold picture frames, and gold legged tables can spice up your living space. However, avoid using too many accessories as that will start looking like clutter.

There are so many ways to spice up your living space on a budget. Other ways include changing your furniture to a minimalist but elegant design, using hardwood instead of carpets, and crown molding. You can go for high-end household accessories and other items if you are not pressed for cash.