Editorji Exclusive: 5 Budget-friendly ideas to spruce up your house

Most of the time, we do not experiment with the way our homes look as a makeover burns a hole in the pocket and it is a cumbersome process. We thus, frequently come to a halt before even starting.

However, sprucing up your house every now and again is not a bad idea. In fact, you can create a new style by planning a budget and making little adjustments.

Here are a few ideas to help you decorate your home on a restricted but effective budget.

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1. Flowers

When you put flowers in those empty vases, they instantly brighten the room. For summers you can always go for bright-colored flowers like Dahlia, Sunflowers, Periwinkle, or even Peonies - that will instantly bring an easy-breezy vibe to your pad! Whereas, for wintertime, you can opt for deeper and warmer tones - like Roses, carnations, or Pansies. You can also add that much-needed layer of greenery to your home, by simply creating a passage for the outdoors to come indoors with some homegrown plants.

2. Curtains

Curtains will always play the role of a protagonist when it comes to making or breaking a look, whether you want to go more subtle with a subdued pastel tint or brighten up the appearance with a Boho atmosphere. If you’re planning for a summer makeover you could go for light linen curtains, that are not only airy and breezy but also absolutely beautiful to look at. For winters you can go for warmer tones like beige, burgundy, or navy and thick fabrics like suede or silk, etc. Other than flowy mastered curtains, one can go for blinds, which come in many different varieties, such as the silhouette, Venetian, roller, etc.

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3. Wallpaper

Whether you merely apply your favorite wallpaper pattern to one or two walls, the result will be exactly what you want. They're easy to find online, with nearly a million selections and a range of prices. You can pick one based on the color scheme of your room or your budget. They not only give it a premium appearance, but they also make it look quite appealing. Perhaps you could begin with only one wall and monitor the changes as you go.

4. Lights

With a fresh set of lights, you can instantly brighten up your space. Whether it's a simple rice light or a chandelier, skilfully putting it in your room can certainly improve the overall atmosphere. The rice lights or fairy lights are absolutely fall/ winter appropriate and for summery vibes. Some antique lights can also be employed as décor items, and their glitzy appearance will enchant the audience.

5. Upholstery

Choosing fresh upholstery for your couches, chairs, or armrests gives the idea of redesigning with a new twist. There are several alternatives in this domain nowadays, ranging from classics to contemporary styles. By changing the upholstery, we can create a theme for the space, like adding tropical prints or adding funky piping to the bland sofa. Modernism is given way by using geometric printed fabrics which can be used to create a suitable theme too.

Inputs by Paushika Gupta, Architect and Interior Designer, Founder of Paushika Gupta Architecture+Design