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You are here: Home / DIY / 7 Easy Home Renovation and Interior Design Ideas On A Budget

7 Easy Home Renovation and Interior Design Ideas On A Budget

by LLH Team

Bright renovated home bathroom with replaced light fixtures

Sometimes, it only takes one small improvement to increase the value of a house. If you are actually reselling your home, try a few small-budget improvements. For around a hundred dollars or so, you may be able to improve the worth of your home by thousands.

On this page:
1. Refinish Your Dining Room Table Yourself
2. You Can Paint Kitchen Appliances Cheaply and Quickly
3. Update Bathroom Hardware and Fixtures Cheaply
4. Stain Concrete Floors in Your Basement
5. Paint Home Front Door and Get New Welcome Mats
6. Replace Cabinet Knobs Throughout Your House
7. Replace Electrical Outlet Covers
A Word on Household Repairs versus Ideas for Home Renovations or Remodeling

1. Refinish Your Dining Room Table Yourself

Consider sanding down your old family table and applying a new finish when redoing your dining room. Although this takes time, refinishing it will make the old table appear like new. If you use this suggestion, take the time to do it right.

(Alternatively, don’t rule out painting your dining room table instead.)

See our page on home furniture here.

2. You Can Paint Kitchen Appliances Cheaply and Quickly

Updating your kitchen appliances can be done on a reasonable budget. There is no reason to get rid of a properly working appliance just because it doesn’t match the decor. It is possible to purchase appliance spray paint for a very reasonable price, and paint the appliances whatever color you so desire. Your kitchen can have a whole new look with just a few hours of painting.

See our page on home kitchens here.

3. Update Bathroom Hardware and Fixtures Cheaply

Think small when doing a bathroom remodel. A small budget can still mean a big impact, that looks much more expensive than it actually was. Changing your towel bars, holders, lights, and the bathroom mirror can help. Just a bit of paint can be transformative. You’ll have a new, modern bathroom without spending much cash.

Simple things like shower curtain and towel replacements are easy to do. An instant lift can be achieved using this method. Plants are a great way to liven up a bathroom, but make sure to choose ones that will tolerate high humidity and low light requirements. These are just a few of the ways you can renovate your restrooms cheaply and simply.

See our page on home bathrooms here.

4. Stain Concrete Floors in Your Basement

Stain your basement floors in order to achieve a more attractive basement. This is affordable and looks amazing. Staining your flooring adds durability and gives you an easier way to clean up. Choose one that will add a shiny finish. It can give the floors a nice richness and give off the appearance that they are really expensive.

See our page on home basements here.

5. Paint Home Front Door and Get New Welcome Mats

Fix up the entrance to your house by giving it a new coat of paint and a new welcome mat. The front door to your house is very important when it comes to welcoming guests to your home, and buyers will notice it immediately. You can make your home into a pleasant and welcoming place with a few easy additions, such as a little greenery and a new welcome mat.

6. Replace Cabinet Knobs Throughout Your House

A lot of home construction companies cut corners by putting in cabinets that don’t require hardware, such as particleboard or solid wood cabinetry. Hardware stores in your area are sure to carry a variety of pulls and knobs, so you won’t have any problem finishing off the look. You can opt for vintage-look pulls, modern knobs, or designer accents that can be installed in minutes.

See our page on home interiors here.

7. Replace Electrical Outlet Covers

Simply replacing existing outlet covers with new ones can add a fresh look to your living space. As time passes, outlet covers frequently start to age and discolor. By replacing those old ones with new ones, your interiors are brightened up a bit, which can result in an overall fresher look.

See our page on home interiors here.

A Word on Household Repairs versus Ideas for Home Renovations or Remodeling

You should focus on repairing small things around your home before they turn into more important issues. Many forms of home damage can become forgettable for most people. You do not want to do this. Because all of your home’s systems are connected closely, it can take no time for damage to spread. A little problem can turn into a huge one in a matter of seconds.

See our page on safety and security here.

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As much as you can be fixated on coming up on inexpensive ideas for fixing up your home on a budget, and obsess over cheap DIY projects that add the most value, you should take a personalized look at what you wish to achieve. It’s one of the best tips to help you on your home renovation quest. Add your own touch when doing interior design or other work on your home.

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: Basements, Bathrooms, Doors, Furniture, Home Interiors, Saving Money Published January 25, 2021

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