Oh how I wish I could just blow it up and start all over, but that is not in the budget!  I have been working on some easy and inexpensive home updates.  Just because it’s simple, isn’t costing you a small fortune and is not taking weeks to do doesn’t mean that it won’t make an impact.   Sometimes just the smallest change can make a huge difference in the way your home looks and feels.

5 Easy & Inexpensive Home Updates

1- De-clutter –

Clutter is my number one enemy.   Clutter happens, sometimes we don’t even realize how bad it is.  We live with it and around it.  If you want to refresh a room, the 1st thing I suggest you do is to get rid of clutter.  Have a yard sale, donate to good will, throw it out, or find a better way to store/organize. It’s amazing how much different a room can look when you simply clear away the mess.

2 -Add some color with paint

I am not saying you have to repaint the whole room, but you can still easily update a space with paint. Whether you paint an accent wall, refinish a piece of furniture with a pop of color with spray paint or paint the inside of a book shelf, just a simple splash of color is one of the great inexpensive home updates.  If you don’t want to take a chance with painting something you already own, just grab up something cheap at the thrift store or from freecycle.  A can of spray  paint goes a long way and it comes in AMAZING colors!

3- Pillows!

Pillows in bright colors and patterns can instantly add some pizazz to a couch that you are bored with.  There are so many cute prints available now, chevron, nautical, polka dots & more.  You can usually find great pillow covers from Jane.com.  The fun thing with pillows is that you can let the season dictate the shades you choose — use bright vibrate colors & prints for a beachy summer feel or jewel tones & fall colors in the winter.

4- Rearrange your art

Move art around in your house.  Hey, how about spray painting your frames!  That’s a great update and a great way to add color.  If you have a bunch of oak frames, paint them black for a modern look.  I also recently found a great clearance sale on calendars.  For inexpensive art, frame some pictures from calendars!  Anyway, back to what I was talking about, just move things around to places they haven’t been before.

5- Upgrade your hardware

New knobs are an easy way to give a dated dresser, entertainment center or tired kitchen cabinets a whole new look. There are lots of budget family options available.  For a fun look and conversation piece, consider grabbing some vintage knobs from a thrift shop or other second hand store.  A few years ago I removed all my brass door knobs and took them outside and spray painted them.  They are still holding up great.

There you have it – 5 easy & inexpensive home updates.  What have you done to update your home on the cheap?