Sometimes, you feel like simply decorating your home is not enough. You may have that urge to do big changes to it but there’s one thing that’s hindering you—renovations are expensive. From the materials you will use to the professionals that you will hire, it will surely cost you an arm and leg.

Turns out, you can make amazing changes to your home without breaking the bank! All you need to do is combine creativity and style. Written below are tips on how you can do this!

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1. ENHANCE THE ENTRANCE.

Your porch and entrance are the first things that people see when they visit your home so it’s important that you make a good impression. Clean your driveway and repair any cracked or damaged areas on it. Place plants and flowers on your porch if you have enough room. As much as possible, choose greens that require minimal maintenance. You can also apply fresh paint to your front door to give it new life then hang decorative items on the threshold or the door itself.

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2. BRIGHTEN UP THE ROOMS.

There is an easier way to make a space look bigger without breaking walls down—paint it with pastel or bright colors to create the illusion of a bigger room. Light paint also instantly brightens up a space and will make it look more cheerful. Clear the clutter for more space and remember to cover or wrap furniture in paper so they will be protected from stains while painting.

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3. DO a SOLID SPRING CLEANING.

Take a good look at each room in your home. Visually inspect under and behind the furniture and then do a bit of hardcore cleaning. Clean every corner thoroughly and de-clutter every room. This is pretty much a tedious task so you may want to ask others to give you a hand. Wash your carpets, curtains and clean windows inside and out. Take your junk out and get rid of them for good. Afterwards, your house will look sparkly and good as new. Cleaning your home will give it a fresher and more vibrant ambience.

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4. LET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOW.

A great way to find new ideas is to look for inspiration in interior design magazines. Instead of buying new furniture and fixtures, try improving or repairing what you already have. Replace the broken hinges of your kitchen cupboards. Re-upholster your couches if they begin to look torn and worn out. Apply polish on your wooden dining table. Combine simplicity and sophistication when refurnishing your house and be creative in updating your décor so you’ll save both time and money.

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5. OPEN UP YOUR SPACE.

Aside from painting your room with light colors to make it seem larger, position your furniture in such a way that it will widen the available spaces. Place furnishings against walls or corners and don’t block the entrance. See to it that your furniture is visible from the entryway so that people who come in would have the impression of a bigger room. Another tip is to focus on the most important elements especially if it’s a small room. For example, in your living room, make your big couch the focal point. This way, you can decorate a small space without the feeling of it being too cramped-up.

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Ready, Set, Invent!

Giving your home a major overhaul can be quite costly. This is enough reason for you to think of other techniques of beautifying your house without spending too much. Step up to make your home renovation easier and budget-friendly, all while keeping your house a good place for you and your family to live in.

Author bio

Sean Si is the Marketing guy of Electrodry Carpet Cleaning. He is the go-to guy when it comes to the latest home improvement tips. When he's not busy, he writes about guides on a healthy home and life, and spends quality time with his family and friends.