After buying your first home there is a good chance your piggy bank is running low and you might not have the budget to spend money on lavish furniture and décor. The most important thing to keep in mind is that everything will come together with time. Here are our top tips for making your home yours on a budget:
- Do one Room at a Time
Rather than trying to decorate your whole home at once focus on doing one room at a time. Focus on the rooms that you entertain in first, these include your living room and dining room. After this you can tackle your kitchen, bedrooms, rec room, etc.
- Paint, Paint, Paint
Make your home yours by painting it colours that you love! Painting is one of the most inexpensive upgrades you can make. Make sure the colours you choose flow throughout your home and don’t clash. If you own furniture and décor already you can choose a colour that complements it so you don’t have to buy new things. Also try painting cabinets to give your kitchen or bathroom an updated look for a lot less than purchasing new cabinets (make sure to research how to do this properly though or hire a professional!).
- Thrift Stores are your Friend
Look in thrift stores or on Kijiji for second hand furniture that is in good condition for your home. You’ll be amazed at how many people are selling their furniture to upgrade and you will be able to get it for a fraction of the cost of new furniture. Eventually you will be able to get your dream living room suite but for now just find something functional that matches your home and style.
- Simple Accents
Dress up your second hand furniture by splurging on some throws and pillows that you love, this will pull the look of your room together and give it a more polished and finished look. Find some drapes or blinds to hang on the windows or make your own by visiting a fabric store. Invest in a couple of wall art pieces to really give your home a wow factor, this can get expensive quickly so look for clearance items or if you’re creative make your own!
- Organization
Focus on the organization of your home. Make sure you invest in closet and cupboard organization. If everything has a place to go it means chances are it will more likely get put away. This will help keep the clutter out of sight and give your home a neater and cleaner feel!