How To Style To Your Home On A Budget In 2022
By: Dan Morris
Tags: Home Improvement, Furnishings, Home, Home Decor, Furniture

If you want to redecorate your sweet home but have a tight budget, don’t worry — we are here and help you. When you are decorating your home on a budget, there are many things that you can do to make it look more stylish. Most of these home decorating tips we cover cost little and won’t break your bank account.

1. Paint your front door to make it stand out from the rest of the house

One of the easiest home design changes you can make is painting your front door. A pop of new color will give your home a new appeal! Your home’s exterior makes the first impression, so why not give it the best chance to shine?

Choose a color that fits with your home style. Go bold — but know when to stop! Make sure you like it! If you’re not 100 percent confident in the color, choose something else and try again until you find your favorite.

2. Buy a new mailbox and match it with your home’s exterior

Choosing a new home’s design style can be overwhelming, especially when you consider your home and mailbox designs. Before rushing out to buy a new mailbox for your home, there is an important step that you should take first.

While you might not think it matters all that much, if your home’s exterior doesn’t match the design of the mailbox you’ve chosen, then you may want to reconsider or at least shop around for another one.

Once you have been settled on, then finding an exterior match won’t be as difficult and will make your home look like it belongs in the neighborhood. Your home exterior style should match the style of your mailbox so you can blend in with the rest of your home’s neighbors!

3. Add an outdoor rug to create a cozy space

A big, gorgeous front lawn and wide-open patio can make you want to live outdoors. However, when it’s time to relax, your room may seem too small. Whether you have a small apartment balcony or a large backyard with nothing but grass, you can create the space you need to rest and relax outside with a few simple tricks.

Go vertical by hanging a hammock between two trees, or string up a hammock chair to sway. If the weather is nice enough, just drape a sheet over some chairs and use it as an impromptu canopy tent.

Add a colorful indoor/outdoor rug to your space for extra seating where you can sit and relax. You can even use it as an impromptu picnic blanket when you have unexpected company stop by. Make sure the colors of the rug complement the colors of your outdoor furniture.

4. Get rid of clutter around the house (old clothes, shoes, and even books)

Clutter is a fact of life, but too much can make a home look messy and disorganized. Allowing clutter to accumulate only makes the problem worse, as it changes your living space from an aesthetically pleasing home to a cluttered mess. Yet, what’s the best way to get rid of your junk? Objects like shoes, coats, and books tend to pile up if you’re not careful.

Keep them in check by putting clothes away after they’ve been worn and gathering all the loose books to form neat stacks on shelves or tables. If your old coat still keeps you warm but just looks a little worn, consider recycling it instead of throwing it away.

The best way to get rid of clutter is to purge your home regularly. Getting rid of clutter isn’t easy; if you work hard at it for a while and then give up, the clutter will come back even stronger than before. Try to remove junk from your home at least twice a month, and you should have much more success.

There are many ways to get rid of clutter in your home. Some people choose to donate old items they no longer use to charity after getting them out of their homes.

5. Add home decor items such as lamps, vases, and fresh flowers to each room

Adding home decor items to your rooms brings so much life to the house. From lamps, vases, and fresh flowers in each room you can bring out the best of each area. You can even go for certain colors that are trending this year. For example, adding green plants, candles or small knickknacks are great ways to add some color into your spaces.

Lamps are always a good choice because they change the mood of a whole room depending on which way they’re facing or what setting they’re on. Vases also give your space some character when placed neatly in corners or next to furniture. The last thing you want is not having enough light during the day because it makes decorating difficult and uncomfortable!

6. Use furniture rearranging to make the home appear larger

How would you like to get more space in your home without spending a LOT of money? Using some little-known furniture arranging techniques, you can make a small apartment look larger and keep your home stylishly decorated.

Here’s how:

Move the couch, coffee tables, and armchairs away from the walls

Replace lamps with table and floor lamps

Add mirrors to the walls

Always keep in mind traffic flow

It can be hard for a home to maintain its style when every few years you need to change up the furniture. This is why it’s a good idea to put some time into learning how to arrange your furniture in different patterns so that you can use them throughout the years and maintain a cohesive design.

The best way to do this is by doing what interior designers refer to as “the three F's”. That means putting the focal point forward, maintaining flow, and filling empty spots.

Here’s an example: You could place an expensive sofa against a wall in plain view of everyone walking in, but if all of your other furniture pieces are broken up around the room it will look disjointed.

If you want your home to maintain its style, you need to make sure that there is always flow between different pieces of furniture and that every piece looks like it belongs in the room.

Another way to keep a cohesive design going is through integration. Try not to separate styles; if you have two very different pieces in your room, try pairing them side by side so they compliment each other instead of clashing.

An example of this would be putting an antique chair next to a newer armchair so it looks like the vintage one belongs there instead of being out of place in the modern home.

Lastly, keep an eye on empty spaces in your rooms. No matter how well you design your rooms, if there are empty patches in the room it will look unfinished whether or not it is intentional. Fill these holes by replacing them with valuable items. If you have a big and empty space on a wall, consider adding a painting to give it more character.

These furniture arranging tips should help you make the most of your home without ruining your budget or taking up too much time and effort. Remember, practice makes perfect so don’t be afraid to try out different arrangements until you find one that brings out the best in your home decorating style!

7. Organize home decors by room

Organize home decor items of the same type together for a cohesive look. This will make your space appear more put-together and pulled-together. Use different sized containers to organize small, medium, and large items in a room without cluttering up the appearance of the room with too many storage units or shelves.

Keep rooms simple by using floating storage units instead of bulky pieces that take up a lot of floor space and throw off the balance of a room’s design.

Use electrical outlets on walls as built-in charging stations to store smartphones, tablets, so they’re no longer taking up space on a cluttered coffee table. Take advantage of floor space by laying out larger items horizontally, instead of stacking them vertically.

This will allow you to maximize your storage in an organized fashion without overcrowding the room with bulky furniture or large pieces that may have otherwise been tucked into a closet or under a bed. Keep small rooms feeling spacious and open by adding mirrors at a height where they can reflect light, making the room feel bigger.

Color coordinate items based on their location in the home to create focal points around certain areas e.g., red accents near the kitchen sink, blue vases near the living room fireplace, etc. Make sure all wall hangings are level when hanging them up to eliminate crooked pictures.

Customize with home decor pieces, such as pillows and blankets, for each area of the home to make it more individual and interesting.

8. Install a water source for a fun area, and more

Hanging lamps, wall sconces, and chairs are not the only home decor items you can add to your home. There are several other choices that you’re going to want to take a look at when it comes time to decorate your yard for summer gatherings.

Add a water feature. The options are endless here, use your imagination. You can add a fountain or a garden urn that flows into the pool, or even an outdoor shower. Just make sure to choose something that matches your home style and environment.

Add some deck chairs. Your outdoor space won’t be complete without some comfortable chairs to sit in when you want to relax with a book or just enjoy the scenery. An outdoor table is a good add-on, but not always necessary.

Add some decorations. Adding lanterns, statues, and even string lighting adds more character to your outdoor space. If all these are not for decorating your home inside, they are an easy thing to do that brings everything together into one cohesive unit.

9. Swap out old wooden furniture with modern pieces

It can be a big investment to go from old pieces of furniture to new ones, but it’s worth it. If you have an extra room in your house that never gets used, consider updating the design and watch as the value rises right before your eyes!

Swap out old wooden furniture with modern pieces. Innovative designs make any home into a place you want to live. New pieces are constantly being made and updated for comparability, convenience, and appeal.

When going through this transition of switching out old pieces of furniture it may be tough to do it alone, as that is often the case. Some resources you can use are websites that help you find deals on furniture and for those who need help with design plans.

If you’re not ready to take this step yet, but love the idea of updating your home, start small! Add a coat of paint for a fresh and new look. Windows are typically the best place to start when it comes to painting, as they can be expensive to replace if you do not have them done.

10. Hang artwork on the walls instead of propping it up against tables or chairs

Hang up your artwork, frames with photos, mirrors, clocks, silhouette pictures decorated with paints or printed photographs. Just make sure you don’t overdo it. Use random pieces of art like wall hangings instead of lining them up in a row to create a gallery effect. You want the pieces hanging on the wall to look natural and random, not forced and faked.

An easy way to add a personal touch is by making your home decor items. Pictures in acrylic paints, printed photos arranged into collages or even just pieces of fabric hanging from picture frame molding can all be home decor items that will give your guests a glimpse into what kind of person you are. And they are also a great conversation starters.

If your home style is more contemporary, bring in a few pieces of antiques into the mix. It could be one large antique piece or several smaller accent pieces that can double as home decor items. You don’t want to overcrowd the space with too many antiques because it can give a cluttered appearance.

Matching plates and glasses aren’t necessarily required, but if your home style is more country chic, then you might want to put them on display. Country-style items can be expensive though because of the intricate details.

11. Use curtain rods to mount shelves

Mount the curtain rod at a height where your home decor items will not get in the way of anyone going in and out of the door, but will still have a good display in the living room or entryway. Arrange your home decor items on each shelf to give a better view of what is being displayed.

A living room that is decorated with home decor items can be a beautiful sight to see, but sometimes there are just too many decorations to fit in the room itself. Not only will this free up space in your house, but it will also display your decor pieces so other people can enjoy them as well.

12. Decorate your home towards the theme of the season

It’s that time of year again! Time for giving and sharing and spending more than you have to on decorations. Now, I am all for decorating your home with tasteful flair but there are some holidays where it is acceptable (okay, almost required) to go overboard.

December is one of those months. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or just want to deck out your home in festive holiday cheer, you have to do it right.

Here are some decorating ideas that can help you welcome Christmas into your home.

Start with a theme. One thing that I’ve learned over the years is to have a theme for each holiday if you are planning on doing anything beyond just throwing up some colored lights and tinsel. For example, Hanukkah is about celebrating light so it would be appropriate to string up colorful lights around your house or even do something as simple as setting up a menorah in the window facing your front yard. The Christmas tree goes without saying, but you should also think about why people celebrate Christmas before designing your living room. Is it because of love? Nature? The birth of Christ? Whatever your answer is, use it as inspiration for how you set up the rest of your home.

Get some environmentally friendly holiday decor. Speaking of decorating with nature in mind, have you ever considered using sustainable and Eco-friendly ornaments to decorate your tree or wreath? There are tons of ways to incorporate natural elements into celebrating the holidays without having to chop down a tree just to show off on social media when you’re done! And trying something new like this will make even the biggest Grinch smile(okay maybe not but it’s worth a shot).

Add some personalized touches. When I talk about adding personalized touches to your room, I don’t mean you have to buy a custom-framed picture of your family for the mantel or anything like that(though if you feel so inclined, go for it). I’m talking about using personal details like photos or notes from loved ones to make your home festive and familiar. And if you want to get extra with this, try re-arranging all of your furniture in meaningful ways before people come over.

Personalize your forced air heating system. If you turn on the heat this winter then chances are that you’re spending a lot of time around your furnace/forced-air heating unit. Rather than just letting it be an eyesore in the corner of your house, why not decorate it with some holiday style? It can become a great conversation starter among guests and is something that you don’t have to take down until the end of January. And if your forced air heating unit is completely exposed, no worries! Throw up a gorgeous wreath over it before people come over.

13. Replace old light fixtures with new ones

If you live in an old home or apartment, there are probably quite a few things that make you think, “I really need to update this place.” One of the easiest and most noticeable changes you can make is replacing your old light fixtures with new ones. While this may seem like a daunting task, it’s something that anyone can do with just a little bit of energy and some spare time.

The most important thing is to take your time when you’re picking out new fixtures. Make sure they’ll fit in the space that you have available, and take into consideration how much light they’re going to emit. Another key component is choosing the right style for your home’s design.

Too modern a fixture can look out of place in a home with Victorian-style architecture, but too traditional a fixture might not fit the style of an updated contemporary home. You can find cheap and nice light fixtures on Target and Amazon.

14. Plant a garden in your backyard using low-maintenance plants

Do you have a backyard? Then why not have some fun planting a garden? It’s a win-win situation. Many outdoor plants, such as cacti and succulents, don’t need much water so they probably won’t die if you forget to water them for a few days.

By creating your own outdoor space, you will be able to relax without worrying about how much work it’s going to take. Simply read the instructions on the back of the plants/seeds and go for it. You can do this! If you need ideas, look above or below ground level for inspiration.

15. Use home decorating magazines and websites for ideas and (ultimately) pass them to pros!

Home design magazines and websites are a good way to get inspiration for home design. Many home design websites also offer home decor ideas that will guide you through the process. These home decorating tips will help you when it comes to decorating your home on a budget.

If you aren’t familiar with designing homes, then having a professional designer is recommended as they know what works best together. If you want to save money but you don’t know how much time and effort it is going to take for home designing, then hiring someone who can help will certainly be beneficial.

They offer these services at reasonable prices so you can get help without spending too much money. Especially if you are a busy person or have 2 left hands!

Conclusion

Have you been looking for ways to style your home on a budget? We know that decorating can be expensive, but we also know there are many creative and inexpensive ways to make your space look amazing. Finding your style does not have to cost a fortune.

There are ways you can make the most of what you already own and buy new pieces that work with your existing design instead of buying everything all at once. I hope these tips help inspire you as we know the process can be overwhelming sometimes, but it doesn’t need to be!

Take time for yourself and enjoy this journey. You deserve it.