Styling your home doesn’t have to be pricey. There are tons of home improvements under $50 that will instantly upgrade your home. By simply painting your front door or swapping your lighting fixtures, you can change the overall look. Follow these simple design tips and tricks, and make your home feel brand new for under $50!
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1. Upgrade Concrete Flooring with Stencils
Your concrete flooring may look a little dull, old, and stained over time. One simple way to freshen up your porch or patio is with a stylish tile design. All you need is a can of masonry paint, a stencil brush, and your favorite tile stencil. Try stenciling gorgeous Mediterranean patterns for a worldly and trendy home. Just by changing your floors, you can transform your patio into the sunny oasis you’ve always dreamed about.
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2. Paint Your Front Door
Make a great impression with a bright and welcoming front door. For the most dramatic effect, opt for contrasting colors. If you want a more subtle effect, pair your door with a lighter or darker color exterior wall from the same color group. For example, pair a tangerine orange door with a light orange exterior wall to accentuate the vibrance of your front door. A good rule of thumb is to paint only the door. The trim around the door should match the color of the facade. Remember, your front door should act as a main focal point, so try not to clash the color with other bold hues.
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3. Add Outdoor Lighting
Upgrade your home's pathway with solar-powered LED garden lights or string lights. Garden lights add warmth to your surrounding area giving your walkway or garden a romantic and intimate feeling. For homes with large decks and patios, instantly turn your outdoor space into a gathering spot. Set the mood for movie night and hang string lights over your patio, porch, or backyard. String lights will come in handy during summer nights or when entertaining.
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4. Include New Pillows and Throws
Your home should tell a story, and every room should reflect a unique piece of you. So why not include additional accent pillows and throws into your living room or bedroom? Try using different patterns and shapes for added attractiveness, but remember to stick to the color theme or “story” of the room. For a budget-friendly home upgrade, try stitching or sewing your own unique pillows from old fabric. Everyone loves a custom-made piece.
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5. Add Creative Sculptures and Paintings
Achieve the minimalistic look by simply creating your own art piece. The idea is to not overwhelm the space, instead, you want to be subtle with your designs. To do so, work around the main color of the design scheme. This will help you control how many colors you want in the art piece. This rule also applies to sculptures. Focus on the design and texture rather than heavy colors and you’ll effortlessly achieve the minimalistic look. If you’re not artsy, you can support your favorite local artists’ print designs and frame them on your wall.
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6. Design an Outdoor Garden
Designing a gorgeous garden on a budget is not impossible. Shop for off-season plants and look for discounted garden furniture and supplies. Upcycle old dressers or drawers to create a unique planter. DIY your own garden furniture using concrete-mix to mold into benches and fire pits. Try creating a mini vegetable garden from old wooden scraps. This simple technique will save you lots of money and no one will ever guess it’s a low-cost garden.
7. Update Cabinet Hardware or Paint Your Cabinets
Easily change the look of your kitchen by updating old hardware to new finishes such as rustic brass and champagne gold. You can find the most low-cost hardware in many home improvement stores. Look for oversized pulls for your drawers or 2020’s trendy brass finishes for your cabinets. For an even more dramatic change to your kitchen, paint your cabinets! Layer your cabinets with trendy and neutral shades of whites or grays. A simple hardware swap or painted cabinets can make an outdated kitchen look new and beautiful.
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8. Peel-and-Stick Tile or Wallpaper
Peel-and-Stick tiles are making a huge comeback. It is the perfect way to temporarily add a pop of color or pattern to any room without the commitment. To keep this project affordable, we recommend that you try installing the Peel-and-Stick tile to a small wall, room, closet, or bookshelf. Think focal point! This will help add a small (yet dramatic) detail to your space.
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9. Replace or Layer Your Curtains
Instantly add more color and luxurious feel into your home by swapping out your old curtains or by laying upon your current ones. For tall and wide windows, opt for extra long decorative drapes. This will help highlight the room. For shorter windows, a good rule of thumb when installing curtains is to hang higher than your window borders. This will extend the illusion of taller windows and make your space feel much more open and bigger.
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10. Hang Indoor Plants
While we know plants can boost our mood, it also can make any space feel more inviting. Save money by propagating your plants or by trading plants with friends or family. Get an incredibly beautiful green home by suspending your pots from the ceiling or by hanging them on knobs, hooks, or ledges. You can also choose a variety of lengths and or blooms to create a more relaxed look. This is an interior design trend where you can go wild and free while staying on budget.
