Have you ever watched the Extreme Makeover show? If you haven’t, it’s a crazy show in which a needy family is selected for a radical home makeover. They take down the entire house and rebuild it – all within a week!
We don’t all have the luck to get a complete new home remodel, but we can still do our own mini extreme makeover to our home on the cheap. All it takes is some creativity and passion for change!
Step 1: The most radical change will come from the walls
A room can look completely different just by changing the wall color or wallpaper. So your first consideration should be how you’re going to change the walls. Are you looking into a specific theme or environment? Paint has fewer options, but when it comes to wallpaper you can find anything you want. You can go for a royal burgundy design or a truck theme for the kids – it’s all at your disposal!
Step 2: Fix up the furniture
Just because the furniture looks used doesn’t mean it should be trashed! You can salvage your furniture by giving it a nice touchup, whether it’s sanding it, painting it or reupholstering. You can find guides online on how to restore the old furniture and make it look like new.
Step 3: Use textiles around the room
Fabrics are not only cheap, but they really make your room. Set them up as curtains and use your DIY skills to create your own expensive-looking cushions. The extra textiles and softness of the fabric will add a touch of luxury to your room.
Step 4: Artwork will add style
Frames and artwork are not necessarily expensive. You can easily buy nice ones for a few pounds apiece, whether from the internet or a store like Ikea. By setting up the frames in an interesting way, you can create an attractive visual spot within the room. Alternatively, you can paint the art yourself and proudly display it on your walls.
Step 5: When in doubt, Pin
The best place to find home DIY ideas is Pinterest – it’s a central location for creative and crafty minds, especially those that consider budget in the equation. If you’re ever looking to do something creative for your room’s makeover, do a simple search within Pinterest and you will find thousands of inspirational ideas. You won’t be disappointed!
