Giving your home a fresh new look doesn’t have to break the bank, some of the most simple solutions can have the biggest impact on your room. We’ve got a few tips and tricks to get your room looking Ideal Home ready in no time.  So follow these tips to decorate on a budget.

Paint

Don’t underestimate the effect of paint.  It’s easy and inexpensive way to have your home looking like brand new. Whether you want to make a statement with bright colours or create a focal point with a feature wall, paint has endless options with easy ways to find the perfect shade.

Lighting

Gloomy lighting can have an adverse effect on your mood, so make sure to choose your lighting wisely. Swap your mismatched table lamps for stylish matching ones that give a touch of elegance to your room. Placing a light either side of your sofa can help to make the room seem more vibrant and comfortable when you want to decorate on a budget.

Mirrors

Mirrors can also be a useful cost friendly light trick. It’s easy to add shimmer and perk up the room with mix and match styles, not to mention it adds a touch of elegance to even the smallest of spaces!

Wall decor

How about investing in wall décor? Look for pre-framed suppliers such as All Posters to avoid a nasty surprise! Sites like this offer a range of ready to hang pictures and posters meeting every budget including ready made frames and canvas transfers.

Once you have a theme its easy enough to pick out wall decor that will work in any room including your man cave. For that room items like beer signs might work well.  Especially as beer seems to be a man stable after all! However if you are not a big drinker you could choose another theme, like sports teams or different countries. Neon signs can look really good too. They also add to the lighting in the room.

Make the most of what you own already

It doesn’t cost a penny to use what you already have! Why not swap a few things around to change the feel of the room? Sometimes having a good old shuffle around can help you see which pieces you love and which have just become clutter.

Playing with scale can be a fantastic way to add the wow factor to your room no matter how small it is. Allowing one large piece of furniture or artwork to take center stage can bring a feeling of grandeur to your room in one quick, easy and cost-friendly step.

Remember to ask yourself whether you need everything you see, if not then drop the furniture off at a charity shop, or have a go at selling them on eBay for a few extra quid.

Furniture makeover

Instead of getting rid of your furniture, how about updating it? Instead of splashing out on a new armchair, look into reupholstery and made to measure sofa covers. If you’re feeling a little daring, go for a bold pattern and see how your simple chair can become a statement piece!

Sofas are expensive, so if you’re not in a position to be splashing out on a new one, then how about spending a fraction of the price on updating your pillows? If you’re not sure which colours to go for, take some inspiration from your walls and flooring.

Think about the windows

Don’t waste your window space! Transform your dull window with a no effort roller blind; you can either opt for a subtle floral print or go all out with statement stripes! Whichever you choose is sure to give your new room the bargain boost it needs!

What’s your favourite way to transform your room from drab to fab? Would love to read what you achieved when you decorate on a budget.