Home renovation on a budget

Looking to jazz up your home but don’t want to spend the big bucks? If you have no idea how to renovate your home and need an expert to give you budget-friendly home improvement ideas – look no further, because Bayut will be your expert and give you affordable renovation ideas for which you won’t need to break the bank. Most of these hacks are great for first-time renovators as there are plenty of Do It Yourself (DIY) techniques. These DIY home improvement ideas are great for people looking at home renovation on a budget and are guaranteed to make your home feel brand-spanking-new.

How to do budget-friendly home improvement

There is a misconception that home improvement requires thousands of dirhams to facilitate but that’s not the case. The growing popularity of discount shops like Daiso and Day to Day across Dubai offer residents everything needed for home renovation on a budget. These easy to find discount shops are the perfect place to purchase everything from cutlery to carpets at a starting price of AED 7. Now, without further ado, let’s take a look at how to renovate your home in a budget-friendly way.

create a FOCUS area

A great way to instantly lift the atmosphere of your room is to make a corner of your room the central focus. For example, if you are in the living room, the area where your TV is can be the focus. You can easily convert any corner of the room by adding simple elements like photo frames, bright coloured flower pots, candles and even quirky figurines. Another simple way to draw attention to a particular area of the room is to create a feature wall – this will accentuate and draw attention to the focus area of your room.

update the furniture

The easiest way to spruce up your living space is to give the furniture a new look. Don’t hesitate to upcycle old furniture in your home by adding different coloured cloth and accessories like pillows. A more budget-friendly option to this is to consider moving around the furniture to change the layout of your home. Also, get rid of any excess furniture to create more space and a fresh look for your home.

add some plants

Plants, real or synthetic, are a great way to add a bit of colour to an otherwise dull room. Purchase different types of plants and place them in distinctly shaped pots – this will give an earthy yet edgy look to the room. You can either place them in a specific corner of the room, or, place them in any areas of the room that are looking empty and dull. Purchasing synthetic plants is more affordable for those doing home renovation on a budget.

splash some paint

Painting doesn’t necessarily mean repainting the walls. You can add a pop of colour to your home by painting the handles of the drawers or wooden cabinets. If you do fancy a change of colours for the walls, adding wallpaper is a budget-friendly home improvement idea to explore. Wallpaper is a delightful DIY home improvement technique with which you can get crazy and creative, since it is easy to apply and remove if you ever change your mind.

Change the curtains

Changing curtains is the easiest way to redecorate if you can’t come up with ideas on how to renovate your home. Outlets like Homebox offer a variety of affordable options for home renovation on a budget. It is best to choose coloured curtains and flooring that match the furniture and decor of your room.

Accessorise

Don’t be afraid to accessorise your home with quirky trinkets, statues, paintings and mirrors. Accessories are a great way to liven up an otherwise dull room. Don’t overdo the ornaments, as too many can make your room look cluttered.

change the lights

Changing the lighting is an important aspect that can make a major difference when talking about DIY home improvement. You can instantly liven up your home by adding lamps to darker corners in the room, or take it up a level with chandeliers for the ceiling, and, even adding fairy lights to the walls with photos on them.

Changing the bulbs to a different colour is another simple DIY home improvement idea for renovation on a budget. Start with just a few bulbs – try switching from warm white to cool white and vice versa to see which works best for you. Warm white bulbs have a very warm, yellow and orangey tone to them, whereas, cool white bulbs have a very bright, clean, white light. You can even do a combination of both by using warm white bulbs in dark corners with cool white ones in the central lighting unit – it is easy and customisable depending on your preference.

RECYCLE

Among all the affordable renovation ideas, recycling is the best eco-friendly and budget-friendly home improvement technique to renovate your home. Some of the easiest DIY home improvement techniques you can do for your home are – transforming old towels into bath mats, converting wooden boxes into stylish seating arrangements, and making photo frames out of cardboard boxes.

Home is where the heart is. No matter where you are, your home will always be the place for which you feel the deepest affection – so it does deserve some love. These budget-friendly home improvement techniques are a great way to give your home the love it needs. If you’re looking for some inspiration on how to renovate, then why not try transforming your room into the set of your favourite TV show using these home decor ideas from TV shows. If you enjoyed this article and want to know more tips on home decor and home improvement, or just want to know more about properties in the UAE, stay tuned to MyBayut – the UAE’s favourite property blog.