We
all want to have beautiful homes with shabby chic interiors that exude a vivid,
fresh vibe. However, sometimes we can’t afford (or don’t want) to invest a
fortune in expensive furnishings and accessories. The good news is there’s
really no need to go over budget for your home to look unbelievable for your
family and friends. There are ways to revamp your rooms without spending a
dime. Work with what you have around the house, re-purpose and re-use items
stored in the basement, and find a new purpose for every little thing you
haven’t used for years. Here are some ideas to help you get inspired.
Dress
up the walls
One of the coolest ways
to revamp a home is by dressing up the walls. In the kitchen, for example, you
can create a wall display with some of your favorite dishes. You’re not using
them anyway, so why keep the hidden at the back of the cupboard? Bring them out
and let everyone admire them every time they come visit. To create some sort of
balance, place the biggest plate in the middle; arrange the smaller ones around
it to anchor the whole display and make it eye-catching. In the living area,
you might want to use other items. Old vinyl disks, for example, might be an
excellent idea. They will add a bit of retro inspiration into your home, making
it vintage-like with a touch of urban allure.
Repurpose
unused desks
We all have at least one
desk that we don’t use anymore. Rather than store in the basement and watch is
deteriorate, you can restructure and repaint it, and include in your present
home décor. For example, you can make it into a console table.
Place it behind your
sofa, and decorate it with candles and flowers. An old desk can also be used as
an organizer in the hallway. Include a glass bowl into the mix, and use it for
items like house keys, money, and more. If you’re really good at carving wood,
you can add shelves and transform it into a shoe organizer.
Recondition
old furniture
Reconditioning old
furniture is a great way to redecorate
your place without spending a dime. Everyone has at least one old sofa or
armchair they don’t use anymore. Why throw it away, when you can include it
into the present design? First, you might want to clean it. Second, you can
repaint it or cover it with a blanket. Choose shades and nuances that work with
the dominant palette you already have in the living. Or, you can make it a new
statement piece with bold color – a yellow blanket with black stripes will
instantly grab attention; especially if the room is dominated by shades of blue
and white.
Architectural
elements
Since your basement is
more likely packed with doors, shutters, and old windows, why not repurpose
them and turn them into architectural decorative elements? Put your creativity
to work and use them in the most ingenious way around the house. For example, you
can use window panels as photograph frames, and old window glass and wooden
doors as base for a coffee table.
Recycled
glass bottles as home accessories
Too many empty glass
bottles in the basement? Choose some of the simplest and turn them into valuable
home accessories. Transparent wine bottles, for example, can be turned into the
most ingenious candle holders. Leave the wax to drip over the bottle, and add
candles in different color palettes to have a very interesting
display. A set of 6 to 8 bottles in the living area, on the console behind the
sofa will completely change your room’s vibe. Choose bottles of different
dimension to add more movement, and create the illusion of comfort and
relaxation.
There are endless ways
to use old elements into your modern home décor. Whether we’re talking about an
old sofa, small cot
mattress, glass or wooden furniture, there’s no doubt that with a bit of
imagination you’ll revamp your home without spending any
money. Sometimes all we need to make our current décor scream innovation is
imagination.
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