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Redecorating With What You Have At Home

Redecorating your home does not mean you have to go out and buy all new furniture and accessories. You can completely transform your space by simply restyling it with accessories you already own! For a no-cost update, refresh your existing furniture by working ordinary objects into your décor. Refresh and update your home with these simple yet effective ways to redecorate using what you already have.

Rearrange Furniture

A fresh perspective can totally change how you look at a room. Experiment with different furniture arrangements to transform your room if the space allows for it. Try flipping the living room sofa to face the other direction, or rotate chairs around the room until you find the best placement that works for you and your space.

Repaint Furniture

Paint is a must-have tool for budget decorating, but this versatile medium is not restricted to walls. It can also be used to give dated furniture and accessories a much-needed lift. Try repainting wood furniture in a splashy color to instantly modernize an aging piece.

Decorate Your Coffee Table

Books are good for more than reading. Bring hardcover books off the shelf to create an interesting tablescape or mantel arrangement. Removing the dusty jackets can reveal a beautiful cover with eye-catching colors or designs.

Swap Out A Throw Blanket

Throw blankets can add style and a softer touch to any furnishing. Bring a blanket out of storage to add an extra layer of color to a living room or bedroom. Fold a throw over the back of a sofa or the edge of a bed, allowing any pretty edge detailing, such as trim or fringe, to be visible.

Are you looking for a fun and inexpensive way to update your space using what you already have? Try some of these ideas and show us what you came up with!

Maximizing Outdoor Space

Whether you have a large patio, small porch, or a fire escape, everyone enjoys those carefree nights of summer where you can sit outside and unwind after a long day. You can transform your space into an outdoor sanctuary with the right pieces that complement your square footage. Below are different takes on how you can create your own Midsummer Night’s dream with these space-saving ideas.

Seating

No matter the size of your outdoor space, you don’t need large furniture to make it feel inviting. Try opting for a set of small stylish chairs that take up minimal floor space but have enough back and arm support for maximum comfort. For metal, wood, or even a plastic chair, try adding a cushion to provide the same level of coziness and style as a sofa.

Lighting

A simple lighting fixture can be powerful enough to set an entire mood for your small outdoor space. Glass hurricanes or metal lanterns that vary in height can polish off a look and add a sense of glamour. Other options such as string lights can add soothing light that takes up little to no square-footage on your patio.

Plants

Any touch of greenery will make your small outdoor space feel vibrant whether it be a collection of succulents, a tropical palm, or a small fern. If you live somewhere with a small balcony, plants will emphasize your surrounding and also bring an organic element. If potted plants are too large for your space, plant a small herb garden to achieve the same effect.

Accent Pillows

Accent pillows can do the same to your outdoor space as they do to your indoor space, which is add a pop of style and personality to your couch or chair. Outdoor throw pillows are available in all shapes and sizes, are weatherproof, and will provide plush back support when placed on your outdoor chairs.

Rugs

Similar to accent pillows, an area rug can add a pop of color or a soothing pattern to a normally plain patio. Outdoor rugs come in different materials like sisal and jute, which are organic and create a warm yet natural look. Try to keep the colors in your rug similar to those that are incorporated throughout your patio design to keep a cohesive look.

Making the most out a small outdoor space is easier than you think. Share with us how you decorate your small patio!

Natural Elements

Do you enjoy the beauty of nature and are looking for a way to incorporate it into your home? Enjoy the natural vibes of the outdoors inside by decorating your space with organic-based materials. Different natural elements can be incorporated through texture, materials, and even color palettes. Incorporating outdoor elements is not limited to house plants. Below are different ways you can add natural elements to your interior décor.

Decorate your space using real wood for a warm and cozy feel. Furnish your home with assorted wooden pieces, like how the designer used wooden pallets to create a couch frame and coffee table in this space. There are more wooden accents throughout the space to tie it all together, and soft pillows and cushions add another level of comfort.

Allow natural light to invade your home's interior spaces, filling it with a spacious open-air feel. Swap out old window coverings for organic replacements like bamboo blinds, linen shades, cotton curtains, or silk drape to provide privacy when needed. Adding natural light to your home can make a huge difference and make your space feel more open and inviting.

Scatter green houseplants throughout your interior spaces to help purify the indoor air with natural filtering. Spider plants, aloe vera and English ivy are just a handful of houseplants that are well-suited for indoor climates. Furniture pieces like leather sofas and chairs covered with wool throws and cowhide area rugs bring organic materials inside.

How do you incorporate natural elements into your interior décor? Please share with us!