Revamp Your Home on a Budget

Revamping your home can be costly, but it can be done on a budget, you just need to get creative.

05:24 19 February 2025

Revamping your home can be costly, but it can be done on a budget, you just need to get creative. 

Why revamp? Updating your home is an investment that can lead to saving money, not only can you improve the look of your property but you may also identify a few things that need fixing along the way. 

This could include things like cracks in walls and other common property problems that you could address whilst redecorating. And by fixing these problems it could prevent them from becoming worse and costing you money on expensive repairs.

If you’re wondering what you can do to improve your home on a budget, here’s a list of ideas to trigger some inspiration…

Take On Some Upholstery Projects

One of the biggest costs of revamping a home is buying new furniture. Essentials like good quality sofas and wardrobes can cost hundreds. So if you feel like your current furnishings just need a refresh, and you’ve got a handy artsy crafty side, see if you can breathe new life into them instead of replacing them completely.

It can take some time, patience and work, but upholstery supplies will generally be cheaper than buying a whole new sofa. If you’ve got furniture that you like, whether because of sentimental value or just because it’s still in reasonable shape besides a few problems, consider re-upholstering it instead.

As is the case with many things that need a revamp, sometimes it just needs a simple refresh, so if you’ve got an existing sturdy piece of furniture that’s still in reasonably good condition, you may only need to perform some small tasks to revive it. 

This is especially an attractive prospect when you start to think about lugging a massive new sofa into your home, shuddering at the thought of having to pivot the furniture through doorways, and maybe even up stairs if you don’t live on the ground floor.

Your existing furniture may just need some new material, padding, etc. – small fixes that are easily performed with the right upholstery tools.

You can always look into local upholstery experts that can fix your furniture, you’ll just need to weigh up the costs between enlisting these services and buying a brand new item.

Other Revamp Ideas

So what else can you do? Here’s a list of tasks to focus on, based on the particular room or area of your home:

Living Room and Hallways

As mentioned, updating furniture can help, as this will improve both the look and comfort of your living space.

For a simple refresh, adding new cushions to existing furniture can make a surprising difference. Think small improvements. Things like blankets, curtains, and anything else that you can easily swap depending on the season. For example, heavyweight curtains to keep the heat in during winter, and lightweight curtains for keeping cool in summer.

Other relatively simple revamps could include adding a fresh coat of paint, either the same colour again or a change of shade for your walls. You could also add some new wall art and shelves for more storage and decorative space.

Speaking of storage, you may want to look into cheap and effective ways to store goods such as shoes and coats. Simple shoe and coat rack hybrids don’t usually cost too much, sometimes around £40 depending on size. Perfect for the hallway.

Lighting in Rooms

Upgrading lighting could also make a big difference to a room, whether that means hanging up fairy lights, new lamps/lampshades, or better bulbs with a warmer hue. Fairy lights can also be put outside to add atmosphere to your garden, or in your bedroom for a cosy, romantic vibe.

General Tips

An in-depth declutter can also work wonders in making your home feel new. So clear out your old, unwanted and unused stuff and get ready to experience a tidy house and a tidy mind. You can then decide what you want to do with the newfound space.

If there are some items that you can’t bear to get rid of, then just like reupholstering old furniture, you can also get creative and repurpose other old items. Turn that old limited edition whiskey bottle into a plant pot or put some lights in the bottle to make a decorative lamp.

Final Thoughts

Adding some simple creative touches to your space can not only refresh your home, but make it feel unique and personal. There are many ways to do this, whether through DIY or shopping at stores that cater to those looking for small home renovations on a budget.