5 Expert-Approved Tips to Give Your Home a Budget-Friendly Makeover

To get ahead of summer—the best season for home revamps, in our opinion—home renovation company Dwellify released a list of their best expert tips for updating your home on a budget.

These home projects are easy to complete yourself and totally cost-effective, so you can create a brand-new space without breaking the bank.

We’ve taken a deeper look into some of Dwellify’s best pieces of advice for renovating your home on a budget. Here’s how you can tackle a total home renovation and save yourself money in the process.

Switch Out Your Hardware

One easy way to change the look of your space on a budget is by switching out the hardware throughout your home. If you want to give your kitchen or bathroom a new look, this is a cost-effective upgrade you can complete, no pro needed.

When it comes to hardware, you’ll want to think about color and style. Sleek black drawer pulls, for example, can give your space a more modern feel. Gold or brass cabinet knobs can add a little warmth and light to your space.

Try to match the shape of the hardware you’re upgrading to the aesthetic of your space, and then choose a finish that suits the room. 

Adjust Your Lighting Settings

Dwellify recommends adding a dimmer to existing lights in your space, which can help you give a room some ambient mood lighting without requiring you to buy a bunch of new lamps.

Warmer, softer lighting can help make a space feel cozier and less harsh, gently illuminating the interior of your home in a way that makes your design choices look even more stylish.

To achieve a complete mood-lit paradise once the sun finally sets after 8, you may want to add a statement lamp or two to your space. Doing so can help you define certain areas of a space.

Add a Fresh Coat of Paint

There’s truly nothing like a fresh coat of paint. If you want to make your home feel completely new again, you can do so by painting the interior yourself. This is another extremely cost-effective renovation, especially for the massive change you’ll achieve. 

You might consider changing the paint color of an entire room to make it lighter, brighter, or more interesting. You could also add accent walls to help make a statement or add a point of intrigue. 

You don’t have to stop at just the walls, though. You can also paint over kitchen cabinets yourself—a fantastic way to refresh your space and give it a modern feel—or tackle your bathroom vanity, making these pieces feel new again without having to actually swap them out. 

Retile Key Spaces

With a new paint job comes new tiles, another easy way you can DIY a budget-friendly renovation project. If you’re thinking your bathroom is a little outdated or your kitchen is looking drab, tile accents are here to help.

Whether you want to transform your bathroom into a moody oasis or just want to add a splash of color to your kitchen, tiles are perfect for flooring, showers and baths, bathroom walls, and kitchen backsplashes. 

Tile accent walls are an easy way to add style without requiring you to buy a bunch of tile all at once. Additionally, kitchen backsplashes may not require many tiles but can still completely change your space (especially if you’re planning on repainting your cabinets and upgrading your hardware in the process). 

Swap Out Your Dinnerware

One easy way to improve the look of your home is to change up your tablescape. Dinnerware can have a huge effect on the overall feel of a space—if you’re planning on changing up the color palette or aesthetic of the rest of your kitchen and dining area, you’ll want to swap out your dinnerware in the process.

You can shop sales, find budget-friendly dinnerware sets, or thrift dinnerware—all can be great ways to achieve the look you want without breaking the bank.