Little-No-Cost Spring Refresh

When I was growing up I spent a lot of time with my very sweet grandmother. She loved nothing more than keeping house and taking care of family. I learned a thing or two from her about refreshing a space, on a budget long before I even knew what interior design was.

One no cost trick she would use was to simply rearrange the furniture. Do a thorough cleaning, and switch things up. Easy transformation with big impact.

She was also a master seamstress. A talent I will forever regret not learning from her. She could make anything from clothes to curtains. For those of us that don’t sew, thankfully someone invented Heat and Bond fabric fusion. If you don’t feel like making an entire set of curtains, you can dress them up with some trim, stencils or stripes. Or just add a unique tie back.

d13721b144a4f9d3a01a42a277831178

Southern Living

DSC_1403b

PBJ Stories

Hardware-Store-Decor-Tie-Backs

Budget Wise Home

Spring is finally here, it feels great to get outside and start gardening. For your indoor plants try repotting them or dressing up their existing pots.

Little to No Cost Spring Refresh

transfer-onto-terracotta-393x590

All Things Heart and Home

A new wreath for the front door is a welcoming addition. Or add a whole bouquet.

WREATH

10-spring-front-door-decoration

Sweet Home Design Ideas

If you’re like me you probably have accumulated many picture frames over the years. Try repainting those, or covering with fabric for a quick update.

c73c5ccc38047180ae5d6eab4754eaad

House DIY Crafts

2ffc1bd3307e560f35605c3da034bf60

Then hang them in a gallery wall you’ve been meaning to get around too.

gal

Houzz

92638f8ad67d8ff04ebcce0a6936a187

You can add new accent pillows with a new lighter-weight throw. Or pack up the heavy comforter for a spring quilt.

181

 Tamara Mack Design

5b05932460ebac54b4ff967994b504ab

0d86a2bcf31bf3b3d0b2cef006291e19

The Inspired Room

When is the last time you changed your bed skirt? With so many available options this can have huge impact.

b4da066ecf5d6b00ba7e4a9edffd37c6

Centsational Girl

88b4dce851cf0e79dd5ba61d0452ad06

Better Homes & Gardens

This next one I have to give to my mother, she loves changing up the shower curtain her bathroom. Add some new curtain rings and hand towels to take it a step further.

DSC_0695-724x1024

SAS Interiors

YELLOW

Houzz

Style your coffee table. Use things from around the house such as books, trays, candles, plants, anything interesting you can find.

Original_Jeanine-Hays-New-Living-Room-Color-Palettes-15-Abbe-Fenimore_h_lg

HGTV

BPF_original_glam_livingroom_coffee_table_v_lg

HGTV

Tiesi-SL_139

Threshold Interiors NYC

My favorite way to refresh a space on a budget is with paint. When I see a room painted in a fresh new color I immediately start thinking about which room in my house that color would look good in. This first picture of a bathroom would not have the same impact if the walls were any other color. The color shown is Smokestack Gray by Benjamin Moore.

3611845

Fabulous Home Blog

Walls aren’t the only place paint can make a huge impact, try painting a piece of furniture, or a lamp base for a smaller commitment.

f53313826a42393991568d658b8955e6

Apartment Therapy

shot15_16-web-2013

Tom Stringer

088d98ea967d5f9e395c50faf7ebd975

Thrifty Decor Chick

Or just repaint the ceiling. Not a fun job, but inexpensive and worth it.

painted-ceilings3

Hadley Court

Picture 16

Elements Of Style

Reorganize something in a new, more functional way. Get creative using containers or items you already have.

DSCN2393

Chic Little House

pantry ps2

 House of Smiths

7a0395ffb15571df94e84b5443bc8ff7

Style Motivation

 How do you freshen up your house with little or no cash?

One Comment

  1. Linda Pauley says:

    Wonderful ideas and so appropriate for all homemakers regardless of age!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.