I don’t know about you, but I always feel like my home decor could use a refresh, especially with a new season around the corner. That said, I certainly don’t have the funds to completely redecorate every season or even a few times a year. Luckily, there are some budget-friendly things you can do to update your space. I’m sharing four ways to update your home decor under $50.
+ Create DIY Art // I love creating my own art! Not only is it cost-effective, but it also adds a personal touch to your home. I love swinging by Michaels and picking up a canvas or two and some paints and making my own masterpiece. My latest project was this cool plaster canvas. I used some drywall mud and spread it in different directions on a cheap canvas for a neutral, textured piece of art for my hallway.
+ Switch Up Your Cushion Covers // This is something that I rarely think to do, but it makes such a difference! Instead of buying all new throw pillows when you want to update a room, you can keep the original cushion and replace the cover with something fresh and new. I’ve linked a few options I really like under $50.
+ Add Greenery // One easy and affordable way to update your home decor under $50 is to add some greenery. You guys already know that I love to frequent my local garden centre, Better Earth Gardens, to fill my home with beautiful greenery. I like some eucalyptus in a nice vase, a large basket planter with a moclame fig and drapey plants in a hanging planter. You can check out some of my favourite easy-to-care-for house plants for more inspiration.
Another thing to consider when shopping at your local garden centre is if some of the available planters might make nice shelf decor! I scored one from Better Earth on a recent visit that looks great on my kitchen shelves with nothing in it.
+ Thrifting // Duh! When I bought my house, nearly all of my home decor was thrifted. I spent a lot of time at Value Village hunting for gems. I was able to find tons of vases, knick-knacks, artwork and books for $20 or less that helped to make my home feel more complete and curated. I even found a little rocking chair there for $5 that we are going to recover and put in the nursery!
(That little green car in the photo above? Thrifted!)
You don’t have to spend a ton of money to update your home. I like to use these tips to refresh my home regularly and save my pennies for furniture or renovations instead of home decor that I may want to switch up in a few months anyway.
What are your favourite ways to update your home decor under $50?
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