The home is an oasis; a safe haven that affects our physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Giving your home a makeover, perhaps by making small aesthetic changes in each room, will enliven your mood, create a sense of pride and further reinforce the fact that “home is where the heart is” feeling. Right now, we bet a big “cha-ching” sound is going off in your head. Fear not. We know a few cheap ways you can take your home from drab to fab.

A little paint goes a long way

Painting is a low-cost way to give a room a whole new look. Brightening up any room is as simple as painting one wall a bright or bold color. If such colors make you nervous, choose a muted (yet still stunning) color palette such as pale yellow or cedar green.

Unexpected Accessories

After you paint, add inexpensive accessories that pop! Salvaged artifacts make great bookends, while seashells and driftwood collected at the shore create a lovely natural grouping. A bowl filled with crisp green apples lends a bright pop of color to just about any surface, and a stack of vintage hardbacks adds height, dimension and character to any table. Wall decals are a fun way to liven up the room, as there are plenty of interesting patterns, colorful shapes and designs to choose from.

Scent-sational Accents

Candles do double duty. Not only do they look beautiful, but they enhance the mood with their enticing aromas. You can use different colors and heights to accent, or place them upon a decorative wall sconce for added beauty.

Reuse Items You Already Have
Turn a fresh eye to what you already have and think about how it might be camouflaged, repurposed or reimagined. Reinvent a drab dresser with a few coats of glossy black paint and sparkling new hardware. Make over that old couch with a slipcover in a fabulous fabric. You can also turn plain pillows into eye-catching accents by stenciling simple designs on them. After all, there’s no better budget stretcher than your imagination!

Happy decorating!