With the rising cost of living weighing on all our minds, keeping up with the latest interior design trends may feel out of budget. However, our home environment has a big impact on our mood, so, ensuring our properties remain a calm, healthy, and joyful space to spend time in is important. And you don’t need to spend lots of money to achieve this. Here are my top tips for giving your home a seasonal refresh without spending a fortune:
1. Shop second-hand
Shopping second hand is a good way to update your home cheaply. Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, and Vinted are all great platforms for finding truly unique and wallet-friendly gems.
Don’t limit yourself by looking for the finished article, either. An old bench can be transformed with a fresh lick of paint and a box cushion, whilst swapping out a lampshade on a pre-loved fitting can offer a cheaper way to create a unique light for your space.
Think about enrolling in a workshop to learn how to make your own distinctive curtains 2. Make it yourself
Making your own soft furnishings is another cost-effective way to update and revamp a room, without investing a considerable amount of money. Plus, it guarantees your décor is totally unique to your home.
Don’t let a lack of experience put you off. Learning basic sewing skills will unlock a world of possibilities and it’s easier than you think. If you are a sewing novice but want to spark your creativity this spring, consider enrolling in a one-off workshop or series of classes to hone your skills and provide inspiration. The Academy at Just Fabrics (academy.justfabrics.co.uk), for example, is an online platform offering expert-led soft-furnishing courses for all experience levels, from creating a variety of cushions to Roman blinds and curtains.
Curtains play a key role in shaping the look and feel of a space. However, if your window dressings are looking a little tired, replacing them isn’t your only option. With a few creative touches, you can breathe new life into old curtains and transform them into something unique and stylish.
There are so many ways to do this. Firstly, consider changing your heading for a fresh drape, or adding a decorative trim like pom-poms or ribbons – a small detail, but can bring so much personality and interest to old curtains.
Another great way to save money whilst updating your home is by using materials you already have. For example, if you’re looking to replace a Roman blind or set of curtains, you can use the existing headrail, pole or track to minimise the cost.
Or, if you can’t add any new pieces to your home right now, moving décor around is a great hack for giving a room a new lease of life. From swapping rugs around to re-imagining bookshelves, working with what you already have is totally free but can make a big difference. Plus, it’s a fun way to spend a rainy weekend.
You don’t always need to invest in new furniture or a redecoration project to breathe a new lease of life into a room. Small swaps, like cushions in different colour palettes for each season, can make a big difference.
Similarly, accessories like table runners and flowers can help you transform your home for every season, allowing you to embrace cosy calm in the winter, and bright, sunny interiors in the summer months.
Supplementing a room’s aesthetic with seasonal touches will also stop you getting bored quickly – it’s the ideal way to satisfy your inner interior designer without spending money every season!
Keeping up with the latest home décor trends doesn’t need to be expensive. If you are savvy with what you do choose to spend money on, either by upcycling, investing in quality materials to transform yourself, or making small but impactful accessory swaps, you are sure to make your home feel truly unique.
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