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By: Dane Smith

When operating on a tight budget, it’s hard to justify technically unnecessary purchases and pursuits, like redecorating a perfectly good living room, or buying a new pair of stilettos. But you don’t have to overhaul your entire living space in order to spruce it up and create the desired effect of change. There are plenty of simple, cost-effective ways to spruce up any space, without over-spending. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

1. Move things around
You don’t have to go out and buy an entirely new living room set in order to update the feel of a room. Instead, try rearranging a couple of different rooms in the house by trading out bits and pieces from each. Moving a lamp here and a set of curtains there can really change things up, and will have more effect on the feel of the rooms than you’d expect.

2. Add color
A great way to change the tone of any room is to add a burst of bright, new color. Buying small pieces, like a throw blanket, an accent pillow, or a new print to hang on the wall, can be reasonably inexpensive (especially if you hit shops on sale), and will really add some punch to the room. Pick bright colors that will coordinate with what you already have, but that will also stand out from your pallet. A bright orange or green accent pillow on a beige couch adds an exciting splash of color, and will help brighten everything around it.

3. Don’t use everything at once
As you collect new bits and pieces to spruce up your space, don’t get rid of the old stuff. Put it away, and when, one day, the new items start to feel old, you can pull out the original stuff and throw it back into the mix. The more options you have, the more different arrangements you can make. Eventually, you’ll have everything you need to keep everything feeling bright and fresh, and to change it up whenever you want. You might like a seasonal pallet, for example, and collect pieces that reflect that. There’s nothing wrong with having a semi-standard rotation or schedule for sprucing.

4. Do it yourself
A great way to add to your home decor is to get hands-on with it. If you enjoy painting or drawing, create your own masterpiece to hang on the wall. If you’re not feeling quite so creative, a simple, cheap craft idea is to take a couple of yards of bright, colorful fabric you really like, and frame it. It will create a simple, yet vibrant focal point that can add pizazz to any room. And it’s so simple and cost effective, you can change it up as often as you like.

Regardless of your design scheme or color pallet, sprucing up your living space doesn’t have to require a big investment. A little hands-on work, some creativity, and a bit of smart shopping can work wonders on almost any space, and allow you to make-over your home without the hefty price tag.

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Escapeso Realty provides home buyers a graphical search of the Austin MLS on their website. They also provide recent statistics on Austin real estate and Round Rock real estate.

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