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Home decorating need not be rich people’s cup of tea. There are decor ideas for every budget. You can make an ordinary house look beautiful using some frugal ways too. It’s just that certain parts need more attention than we think. So today, let’s dive in and see some inexpensive ways to beautify your home.

Let’s start with an example to understand the idea: What do you think is more essential — taking a shower or wearing a ton of high-end makeup and accessories? Obviously, a shower highly matters because anyone can hardly look good with whatever amount of makeup/accessories — if he/she’s sweaty, smelly, or grimy, right? The same idea applies to home decorating as well. You must get the basics right before spending your hard-earned money on luxury home decor.

So, before you buy more decor items, read this article. I am sure it’ll save you some money.

Here are some inexpensive ways to beautify your home.

11 INEXPENSIVE WAYS TO BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME

1. Declutter:

First things first. Start by removing all the unwanted stuff from your house. It’s soothing for our eyes to see fewer objects than decorative ones.

Get rid of all the unnecessary things to give your house an uncluttered look.

A house with minimal decor is more appealing than an overcrowded one. This is also crucial to leading a peaceful life.

So — Declutter. Everything. Ruthlessly.

2. Organize:

Tidying up is the first step to a beautiful home. Create an organizing system that works for you.

You can use store-bought containers/baskets or DIY organizers, whatever you like, but make sure everything has a designated place.

Try to keep these containers inside the cabinets and shelves. In other words, hide the baskets and containers for an orderly look.

3. Clean:

No matter how big or fancy, an unkempt house is unpleasant.

Dusting, wiping down, vacuuming, and mopping often is necessary. When clean, even a tiny, ordinary house feels joyful.

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4. Lights:

Open the windows during the daytime to let the sunlight in.

See to it that all the lamps and light fixtures are dust-free to improve brightness.

Good lightings make the house appear big, clean, and attractive.

5. Fresh air:

Give your home a pleasant feel with fresh air. Cool breezes really refresh the mood.

It eliminates the odor from the kitchen smell of cleaning products, toxic insect repellents, etc.

6. Functional furniture:

There are so many multipurpose pieces of furniture available these days. Look for some great ideas online. Functional furniture will help you utilize more space.

When planning to decorate your home, remember you’ve paid a hefty amount for every square footage. Hence, you should enjoy the benefits and make practical use of every nook and corner of the house.

Only having a lot of stuff is not enough — each spot should serve you optimally.

7. Small details:

Paying attention to the small details improves the big picture. Limit the decor items to 2-3 and notice the difference.

Keep meaningful items only on the refrigerator door, walls, kitchen surfaces, nightstands, TV units, dining, and coffee tables.

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8. Simple changes:

Use separate sets of curtains, pillow covers, bed sets, vases, rugs, etc., to give your home a seasonal lift.

For instance:

Floral prints, bright colors, cotton, or lightweight fabrics for springs and summers.
Solid prints, red/wine/teal/turquoise colored warm fabrics for falls and winters.

These will help set the right spirit for the season.

9. Plants:

Plants have a positive aura. They add life to your place. They soothe the mind and create a peaceful ambiance.

One thing to confirm while buying plants is that they don’t attract mosquitos (a big concern in India).

You need to keep the water from accumulating to avoid insects.

10. Candles:

Candles serve as dual-purpose items. One, it gives the home a warmer feel. And second, its scents have calming results.

It adds to the environment of a delightful evening.

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11. Flowers:

Flowers are instant mood enhancers. I highly recommend having a minimum of one vase of fresh flowers (if you can maintain them) in every room.

Artificial flowers don’t have that positive impact. So, buy some fresh flowers and be ready to experience cheerfulness.

Final Words:

From all the above tips, only 4 or 5 will cost you money. The rest are free of charge.

I am not against buying expensive room decor. It’s just that I noticed this change in my thinking after becoming a minimalist.

I follow these steps to make my home look presentable.

These tips are for people looking to decorate their house on a budget. Home decor is all about personal preferences.

So, pick what suits you. Following these steps will make your house look beautiful for sure.

Thanks for reading. Let me know which inexpensive ways you use to beautify your home?

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