In the New Year we all make resolutions to make changes in our lives whether it’s making improvements to our diet or our bodies, creating a financial plan or getting more organized. But one of the areas of our lives that often gets neglected is our homes! A beautiful, inspiring and well designed home can enhance your life and your mood in ways beyond measure and can fuel the positive energy needed to accomplish all of the other goals you want to achieve. With that in mind, it’s time to establish some decor resolutions! Here are 5 easy and inexpensive upgrades to freshen up your home in the New Year.
1. Paint
Paint is hands down the easiest, most inexpensive thing you can do to totally transform the look of your space! Try painting your living room or bedroom in a fresh new color for a dramatic change. If you’re afraid of a bold color choice, go for a warm neutral such greige – a classic mix of gray and beige.
2. Refresh Your Accessories
Purchasing new furniture isn’t always an option, so if you’re looking for a wallet-friendly way to spruce up your decor, select a few new accessories to incorporate into your space while getting rid of some of the items you’re no longer in love with. Focus on soft goods that you can swap out from season to season like pillows, throw blankets, window treatments, a colorful lamp or a cool sculptural object for your side table. These are small changes that will make a big impact.
3. Rearrange your existing furniture
No budget? No problem! Work with pieces you already have and rearrange them to create a new look. This will cost you nothing and will reinvigorate a room.
4. Incorporate New Artwork
Art is another element that can make a huge impact in decorating. Whether it’s an eclectic gallery wall arrangement or a single statement piece, art is sure to add instant personality to your space. Scour your favorite flea market for cool pieces, re-frame something you already own, or check out the many affordable resources for art such as Art.com to find inspiration.
5. Swap out your rug
A great rug is a key foundation piece of any room. A lot of decorators even follow a rule of thumb to begin the design process by choosing your rug first and then build the rest of your room around it Needless to say, updating your floors with a new rug can have really change the look and feel of a room.
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