Five Affordable Ways to Update Your Interiors

Over the last year, we have spent more time than ever before at home. For most it has given us time to evaluate our living arrangements, perhaps you’ve decided to move home or made small updates here and there to create a cosy haven. However, for many those changes become unattainable without throwing in the rising costs of building materials. But it doesn’t mean you still can’t make some small changes to update your interiors. We explore 5 affordable ways to update your home interiors that will help to breathe some new life into your space.

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Especially in newbuild homes, it can often be difficult to add character and depth to a room. The same goes with being introduced with a blank canvas and not quite being able to put your finger on what is missing. Adding some statement art or creating a gallery wall with your favourite prints, artwork or photographs will add pops of colour and character to your walls. Popular places for creating a gallery wall are in the hallways going up the stairs, a home office, dining room and bedroom.

Updating cabinet handles and doorknobs is an incredibly inexpensive and super-easy way to update your interiors. Whilst you’re at it you could even look to update the paint colours of the cabinets. Many people opt for this when they’re in need of a new kitchen but affordability doesn’t allow it. It can help to make your space more liveable and enjoyable without breaking the bank. It can even help to increase the value of your home! We recently updated our kitchen ourselves during the lockdown and it was truly a satisfying project that gave the whole house a different look and feel.

We’ve talked about this one before as a way to really spruce up and maintain your home throughout the year. Of course, one of the easiest ways to change a room is with the colour scheme. It’s always a good idea to repaint every few years anyway as the colour will dull over time. A new lick of paint can completely transform a space from dull and dreary to something really eye-catching.

If you’re looking to go clean and minimal, opt for a neutral shade but try and bring in pops of colour through your furnishings to add some visual interest. If you’re going for a bold look, do some research and pinning beforehand so you can see how it might work in your home. A dark colour can quickly become oppressive and alter the lighting in the room if it’s not dressed or lit accordingly.