Secrets on your next DIY Home Design Project

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Judith Sutton ABR CRS IDS PMN ASP IAHSP SRES GREEN

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 Now could be the ideal time to think about a DIY home design overhaul, since we are staying home more and more.   Transforming a tired living space into one that’s timelessly stylish and effortlessly practical comes with a number of  costs, but there are plenty of ways to save money along the way.

 How to keep costs down during renovations while still achieving your desired look

 

Refresh areas with a new feature wall
Giving any area of your home a fresh coat of paint is a quick, affordable and satisfying way to make tired spaces feel brand new with minimal effort. However, you can make this transformation even simpler by focusing on just one wall and making it the stand-out feature.

Feature walls are a tried and tested interior design trick to instantly add interest and character to almost any room of the house – and by focusing your efforts on just one wall, you’ll also be keeping the costs down.

Whether you paint one wall in a bright hue, add some funky wallpaper or get creative with artwork and old picture frames to create an eye-catching gallery wall, (see my previous post)  putting your efforts into updating just one surface will save you time and dollars.

Up-cycle fittings and furniture rather than replacing 
Up-cycling has been a popular interior trend for some time now and for good reason. For one, it helps reduce the amount of discarded furniture and fittings needlessly ending up in landfill. Secondly, it also offers the chance to create truly unique home furnishings while also helping to de-clutter your home – a win for you and the planet!

With the right mindset and the help of some video tutorials or Pinterest, you can create new pieces from old things you were planning to throw away in no time at all. This could be as simple as fixing that wobbly table leg and repainting it, using silverware to reinvent old light fittings into quirky lampshades or spray-painting a time-worn bike and hanging it on your wall as a piece of art – the possibilities are limitless.

Create the illusion of space with mirrors
If you’re looking to make your home feel bigger, but don’t have the budget to extend its physical blueprint, then mirrors are a trusty accessory to have up your sleeve. When hung in the right position, mirrors have the ability to reflect light around the room, add depth and give the illusion of space when there actually isn’t any.

With the added benefit of being readily available to buy in a vast array of designs, sizes and price points, incorporating mirrors into your interior decor is an effective and budget-friendly tactic for making even the coziest spaces feel grand.

For the best results, hang mirrors opposite or adjacent to windows or an artificial light source to maximize the light bouncing around the room – leaving you with a room that feels spacious and bright. You could even get creative and use multiple mirrors hung on the same wall in different designs and sizes to deliver a striking feature wall that serves to enlarge the area.

Opt for multi-functional furniture
 New furniture for your home is a sure-fire way to give outdated interiors a much-needed new look, but this can be an expensive undertaking if you’re buying numerous furniture items that each serve a single purpose.

Instead, make your money stretch that little bit further and invest in multi-functional pieces that can double up as extra storage space or additional seating. Think ottoman beds with storage space below for stowing away extra cushions, bed linen and more, blanket boxes that double up as extra seating and storage units, nesting tables that can be split up to give extra surface space when you need it or even floor lamps with built-in shelves.  Murphy beds, contained in a cabinet against  wall can be pulled-out and used as needed.  This is particularly useful where floor space is at a premium.

By making the most of multi-functional furniture in your home you can still achieve your desired aesthetic, while saving on space and money. Call me anytime for more tips and ideas!  I'd love to share them with you!

 

Judy@JudithSutton.com

908 803-0472
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