Whether you’re planning a bedroom makeover or want to remodel your home from top to bottom – the costs of this process are likely your biggest concern moving forward. After all, this can quickly get expensive, especially during the current cost of living crisis.
Despite this, you deserve to have the kind of living space you’ve always dreamed of, and you shouldn’t have to put off your renovations until a later date.
With that in mind, here are some simple ways to save money when redecorating your home!
Easy Ways to Save Money when Redecorating
1. Find ways to cut down on other life expenses
The first step toward any successful home renovation project is putting together a budget that covers all of the associated costs. This could include:
- Cost of materials/supplies
- Cost of hiring decorators
When putting together this budget, you may notice that your current rate of spending needs to be pulled back slightly to accommodate these new expenses. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways in which you can do this, such as by budgeting in other areas of your life.
Furthermore, this gives you the chance to plan ahead. For example, you could join a Christmas savings club where you put aside small amounts of money each month, which you will receive back in the form of christmas gift cards.
While this may at first seem like an additional expense, it helps spread out your spending over the year – and can also ensure that your decorating plans do not interfere with your ability to shower your family with gifts come Christmas, as you’ve already taken care of these expenses in advance.
2, Upcycle your old pieces
Upcycling is a great way to breathe new life into your furniture and home decor, meaning it can provide you with the opportunity to modernise your home or switch to a different aesthetic without breaking the bank. After all, while there are specific tools and supplies you need to upcycle successfully, they are a worthwhile investment and will help you save a lot of money in the long run.
Upcycling comes with the additional benefit of ensuring that every item in your home is unique – as it’s not something that is mass-produced and can be bought at any retail store. As such, it’s a great way to truly create your dream home – whether you’re reupholstering a sofa or repainting a chest of drawers.
3, Buy second-hand
Buying items second-hand is another great way to keep costs down when redecorating your home. Furthermore, as people tend to redecorate their homes every 3-5 years, this often means that second-hand furniture is not nearly as old or lived-in as we expect it to be – meaning that this is a great way to buy high-quality furniture without a high price tag.
Beyond this, however, you can also put your upcycling skills to the test to breathe fresh life into new items. Furthermore, you can also sell your old furniture at this time, so that you have more money in your pocket that you can spend when decorating your home.
4. DIY Projects
One way to save money when redecorating is by taking on do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Instead of hiring professionals for tasks like painting, installing shelves, or making simple furniture modifications, you can learn new skills and complete these projects yourself. This not only saves money on labor costs but also gives you the satisfaction of personalizing your space according to your own taste and preferences.
If you like these ideas, why not check out these other posts
6 DIY Ideas for your Next Home Improvement Project
7 Tools you Need for Furniture Upcycling
Jen is an interiors writer and blogger and has an insatiable love of home style and decor
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