15 tricks to make your home shiny on a budget

Posted on: 30 November/  Posted by: DjurdjevacNo comments.
House decoration

House decoration

Every once in a while, we crave for a change in our home. We don’t want to spend a lot of money on a complete renovation but some small changes can refresh our home. So here are 15 low cost and DIY tricks to make your home shiny.

1. Change knobs on your kitchen cabinets

You don’t need to invest money in a new kitchen, you can just change few details and make the kitchen look like it’s new.

knobs

knobs

kitchen drawer knob

kitchen drawer knob

 

2. Make your own French style bench

If you have a couple of old chairs that you intend to throw away, give them a new chance to be useful. Create a fantastic bench in the French style, which can decorate the terrace, garden, hall or room.

amazing-bench-made-from-old-chairs

amazing-bench-made-from-old-chairs

fabulous-white-bench-diy-from-great-old-chairs

fabulous-white-bench-DIY-from-great-old-chairs

3. Mirror mirror on the wall

You have some old mirrors that broke?! So why don’t you use them and make a mosaic mirror that can charm your entrance hall or a living room!

round mosaic mirror

round mosaic mirror

mosaic mirror

mosaic mirror

4. Bowl made of old buttons

We all have a wardrobe that has a one or two buttons missing, you can use that old buttons to make a bowl for keys, candle stand or bowl for sweets.

button-bowl

button-bowl

 

5. Change Lampshade on your nightstand

If you have a lamp on your nightstand change your lampshade and freshen up the light in your room. You can buy a new one or be creative and make unique and one of a kind lampshade.

Lampshade

Lampshade

Check out this lamp on Amazon.

Lampshade with reindeer

Lampshade with reindeer

Pretty flower lampshade

Pretty flower lampshade

 

6. Hanging solutions

The first thing we do when we come home, we hang our hats, scarf, wardrobe, and bags. The simple but so practical solution for that are hooks we put on the wall.

hanging hook

hanging hook

home decorative wall hook

home decorative wall hook

home decorative wall hook

home decorative wall hook

music hook

music hook

color hook

color hook

wood hook

wood hook

You can find a similar hook on Amazon too.

7.  Make a Wall clock

Make your own wall clock, have fun with kids or just be creative.

wooden wall clock

wooden wall clock

 

8. Artwork pillows

Use remainings of fabrics and sew pillowcases and that will refresh your living room sofa.

 

bed pillows

bed pillows

living room pillows

living room pillows

9. New plants

Add some new green plants that will freshen up the room. Flowers and plants are always a good choice.

colorful plants

colorful plants

kitchen plant

kitchen plant

plants

plants

10. Posters in a frame

If you have a study room for kids or home office,  creative posters can become a work of art on a wall and great motivation for study and work.

Motivational poster

Motivational poster

Motivational poster

study room poster

Motivational poster

Workroom poster

11. A new rug

You can aways buy a new rug or a carpet but it’s much more interesting and fun when you make one yourself. Creative project for you and maybe some workshop for friends

rug

rug

braided rug

braided rug

12. Old but new flower pot

For those who enjoy decorating and do not miss a chance to refresh a home with new flowers,  this is a great opportunity to use and repaint  old flower pots and make them look good as new. You can use nail polish, spray can, maybe decoupage technique, beads, and whatever inspires  you.

dotty flower pot

dotty flower pot

honey flower pot

honey flower pot

creative flower pot

creative flower pot

13.  Soft sheets for better night rest

Your bedroom is your peaceful oasis and with just a few small changes you can refresh it and make it nice and cozy. You can buy new sheets for bed with  beautiful designs and pleasant materials.

bed sheets

bed sheets

bed sheets

bed sheets

luxury bed sheets

luxury bed sheets

bed sheets

bed sheets

 

14.Tablecloth

Charming  tablecloth can make every meal like a festive dinner

fascinating tablecloth

fascinating tablecloth

tablecloth

tablecloth

briliant tablecloth

brilliant tablecloth

rose tablecloth

rose tablecloth

15. Brand new shower curtains

The easiest way to redo a bathroom is to brighten it up with new  amazing shower curtain

shower curtains

shower curtains

shower curtains

shower curtains

unique shower curtains

unique shower curtains

unique shower curtains

unique shower curtains

shower curtain

shower curtain

bath shower curtains

bath shower curtain

If you have your own ideas, please share with us and post a comment. We will be glad to hear your opinion and ideas.

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