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Simple Weekend DIY Projects to Refresh Your Home

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A home should be a place for your experience, comfort and inspiration all at once. However over time you might start to feel that your space is feeling a little bit uninspired. 

The great news is that you don’t have to do any major innovations if you want to put some new life into your home very quickly. With just a few tweaks and a little bit of creativity there is a potential for refreshing your home without you having a big budget. Here’s a look at some of the things you can do.

Give Your Walls a Fresh Look

One of the easiest and most effective ways to breathe fresh life into a space is by updating the walls. A fresh coat of paint will transform just about any room.

You can make it feel brighter, cozier, or even more modern, depending on the color you choose. If you want to go beyond simple repainting, you should think about using peel-and-stick wallpaper. 

These temporary options allow you to experiment with bold patterns. You can also do so with textures without a long-term commitment.

Another creative way to update your walls is through art. Using framed prints, canvas paintings, or even a gallery wall of your personal photos, adds a special touch to your walls.

If you are feeling artistic, then adding a DIY mural can make a space very unique. Unlike major home construction projects that will require power tools, you can decorate your walls with low-effort.

You can make a lot of high-impact changes in a day with just a hammer, nails, and a lot of  creativity.

Rearrange and Refresh Your Furniture

Changing the layout of your furniture will instantly make any room in your home feel brand new. Try moving your couch to a different position, you can even consider swapping out pieces between rooms.

This can create a fresh perspective without you having to spend any money. If you want to take it a step further, you should consider updating your old furniture with some simple DIY techniques.

This could be repainting an old coffee table or even reupholstering chairs. You should also consider adding new hardware to the cabinets. All of this can breathe new life into pieces you already own. 

Chalk paint is also a great option for beginners. It is going to require that you do some minimal prep work, and it will provide you with a very stylish matte finish. 

If you enjoy doing woodworking, you can refinish a table or assemble a bookshelf. This will add both functionality and character to just about any room. 

Some larger furniture projects might call for specialized tools such as a nail gun but once you get comfortable with it, your furniture pieces will be easy to put together. You can do a lot of smaller updates with just basic hand tools.

Enhance Your Lighting for a Cozy Ambiance

Lighting will play a big role in the overall atmosphere of your home. If you have a room that feels a little dull, you can add some new lighting to update it.  

Updating the lighting can change the mood very quickly. You can start by swapping out old lampshades, and install LED strip lights.

By adding fairy lights to a cozy corner, you will be able to enhance the warmth of any space. If you want to create a slightly bigger project you can replace light fixtures that are old and outdated. This can be a game changer for you.

Place pendant lights in the kitchen, and then put sconces in the hallway. Try adding a statement chandelier in the dining room as this can elevate the aesthetic of just about any home. Best of all, there are many lighting updates that require minimal tools. This means there’s no need to break out heavy-duty equipment.

Bring the Outdoors In with Greenery

Houseplants have the power to transform any room by adding life, color, and by bringing in a touch of nature. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, there are plenty of low-maintenance options you can have. 

You can try succulents, snake plants, and pothos that thrive with minimal care. Placing plants in stylish pots or even hanging planters creates an eye-catching focal point in your living space.

The bottom line is that you can never go wrong when you bring a bit of nature into your home. It will enhance your mood while improving the living space’s aesthetics. You can’t go wrong with this option.

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Emma Drew

Emma has spent over 15 years sharing her expertise in making and saving money, inspiring thousands to take control of their finances. After paying off £15,000 in credit card debt, she turned her side hustles into a full-time career in 2015. Her award-winning blog, recognized as the UK's best money-making blog for three years, has made her a trusted voice, with features on BBC TV, BBC radio, and more.

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