Top Ideas to Transform Your Room on a Budget

It is always nice to change a room around every so often, it makes things look fresh and new without having to do too much work. However, there are times when you want to do more than just move things around.

If you are looking to change your room and give it a new look completely, it can get expensive, but there are ways that you can do this on a budget. All you need is a little imagination.

Adding a Little Color

One of the easiest and cheapest ways of changing a room is to use a different color to what was there before. Painting the walls is one way you can add color, it can look especially striking if you have previously had a neutral color such as white or cream.

Using two colors will give you a nice contrast; try using one color on two of the walls and the other color on the other two. There are many color charts available in DIY stores that will give you an idea of the best color combinations. Just remember to test in an inconspicuous area!

Use What You Have

If you have plain furniture in your room, you can transform it by painting or recovering your existing furniture. You can use any color you wish, as long as it complements the rest of the rooms décor.

You don’t even have to use the furniture as it was intended for. You can change it to become something else instead. For example, you can turn a bed into a couch or day bed by adding cushions and covering the mattress. Or edit a piece of furniture into a cool storage idea.

Lighting

By imaginatively using lighting, you can make a room take on a whole new look. Choose LED light fixtures that are both stylish and energy efficient. Where you placing the lights is key to creating the look you want. Try adding lights under shelves and bookcases to give an additional area of interest.

You can always use the lights you already have, but change the shade or put in a lower wattage bulb. Moving the lamp into another area of the room is a simple yet effective way to change the mood of the room.

Pillows

You might not be able to afford new pillows or cushions, but you might be able to get new material for them. By changing the covering, you can make them look stylish and contemporary. Go for colors that match the room, but add different designs to mix it up a bit.

If you can’t afford new material, see if there are any in your home that you can recycle. An old pair of curtains, or even an old dress might just give you the look you want.

There are many ways that you can transform your room into something wonderful and fresh. Best of all, it doesn’t need to cost much at all; you can hunt around the local charity shops for material or old lamps that you can restore.