Over the years, many people who I’ve done design work for have asked about ways to update or transform the decor of their home, without knocking down walls, throwing everything out or spending a lot of money.   

 So today, I thought I’d share 20 Design Ideas to Transform the Look of Your Home, quick and cost-effectively!  Many of these ideas you’ve probably heard before, but they are proven and are all quick and easy ways to update the look of your home .

 

 UPDATE YOUR HOME ON THE CHEAP AND IN A HURRY!

 

• Replace your wood coffee table with an oversized ottoman. The main living spaces of our homes are often filled with an abundance of wood furniture, and the addition of a soft structure like a fabric ottoman can give the space a new, relaxed vibe.  If your’ coffee table is old and you are open to a DIY project, here’s a great tutorial on turning your wood coffee table into an ottoman from Jenny at Little Green Notebook.

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• Place shades on your chandelier.  The addition of shades can turn a plain chandelier into something spectacular.

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• Mix solid pillows with patterned ones on your sofa.  The combination of solids and patterns adds style and personality to your furnishings.  It’s also a great way to bring texture into the room.

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• Add thin candlestick lamps to your mantel instead of traditional candle holders.  If you don’t have an outlet on the mantel, have one put in…it’s worth the money.  What a stunning effect.

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• Decorate with flowers–this is a sure-fire way to personalize your home and make it feel inviting and comfortable.

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• Become and collector and show it off.  Collections are a great way to showcase your personality, add color and create an impact.

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• Create a gallery wall of art.  As the saying goes, the more the merrier!  A great way to add impact and visual interest to a space.  Pick up different style frames from your local thrift shop and unify them with a coat of paint.

 

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• Fill the space below a console table with small ottomans, a plant or baskets.  Filling this void will make your room feel more layered and luxurious.

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• Use rugs to define your room.  Rugs creat separation or unify spaces, and they help give a room an identity.

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• Add tassel to doors and drawer pulls.  A southern touch with lots of flair!

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• Paint the inside back of your bookcases.  A quick and easy way to add depth and drama to a wall space.  Go lighter or darker than your walls or go bold.  This is really a quick and inexpensive way to update a space.

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• Add a lamp to the bathroom vanity.  Bring a traditional decorative element into the bathroom to give it style. 

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• Replace traditional kitchen canisters with decorative glass jars.  There’s not reason your kitchen should lack its own style and character.

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• Add mirrors.  Mirrors are a fantastic way to add light and energy to a space.  Place them to reflect beautiful architectural elements, use them to make a small space appear bigger or simply create a focal point with mirrors.

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• Decorate with Books.  Just about any table surface in your home will feel more relaxed and personal with the addition of books.  Remove the book jackets for a cleaner look.

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• Use nature to your advantage by adding greenery to your home.  Not only is it good for the air quality, but greenery adds texture, color and depth.

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• Paint!  This is the cheapest and quickest way to change the look and feel of a room. 

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And finally,

• Hide countertop appliances in the kitchen behind artwork placed on an easel or inside decorative boxes!
• Replace basic incandescent light bulbs with Philips Iridescent DuraMax Long Life light bulbs.  This light bulb provides full color spectrum rendering which will enhance all the colors in a room.
• Use the things you have in new ways–move things around and give them and new reason for being!

 

 

Hope you’re inspired to give your home a new look this summer!