Quick Inexpensive Home Freshening.

Everything needs updating eventually. Here are some quick ideas to freshen up your home without breaking the bank.

1. Move it around.

Simply rearranging the furniture can re energize a room. Add and remove furniture, lamps, rugs, and accessories from other parts of the house to create a whole new look. Mirrors are particularly useful when it comes to updating a room. Try one out in different rooms to see where it fits best. Even just moving a mirror to a different wall can create a more welcoming feel.

2. Plants

Houseplants are a generally undervalued design component that can add texture, warmth, and color to any room. Just drop plants in their store containers into decorative planters. Small plants can be moved easily and regrouped to change a room's look, while larger ones make a statement on their own.
Group plants of differing heights, fullness, and color for the most dramatic effect. Jettison the scraggly specimens,

3. Paint

Paint is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to make a substantial change. Use dramatic colors in powder rooms and dining rooms, and more neutral colors in living spaces. When selecting colors, "be sure to ask, 'What am I trying to do? How do I want this to feel?'"

4. Organize

Clutter just happens.

A few simple devices can help.

Hooks and shelves inside the door give a place to hang coats and keys

Canvas bins or simple baskets help keep magazines and mail from spreading everywhere.

5. Lighting

Lighting can have a major impact on a home's look and feel. Whether a room seems dark or too bright and harsh, try "layering" the lighting by adding accent pendants and lamps. Make sure they have independent controls, so that you can turn them on and off at will.
Adding dimmers can allow you to create a cozy feel just by turning down lights. Caution - if you have switched over to compact fluorescent lamps, be sure the lamp is capable of dimming and the dimmer switch is capable of handling fluorescents. you want.