Say “home renovation,” and many people think “too expensive.”
But revamping your spaces doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.
Here are 19 home renovation ideas perfect for upgrades and redos on a budget.
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To save even more: Ask your local stone and tile company about seconds or remnants.
Just add rolling casters so it’s possible for you to move the piece at will.
That is unless you already have a piece of unused furniture ready toturn into an island.
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Corbels can be added below cabinets or under floating shelves for a classic, built-in look.
Removing doors on some upper cabinets offers you easy-to-access open storage without having to addnew shelving.
Plus, plenty offlooring optionsexist to help you save on labor for this home renovation idea.
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Aim to reuse the existing curtain rods and rings to save a little extra money.
This is even more true in older homes with fewer outlets available for floor and side lamps.
Replace a plain wall-mount mirror to gain storage and a new look.
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If you feel crafty, add a corkboard or chalkboard inside the door for daily reminders and affirmations.
But if you’re not ready to work with proper wallpaper quite yet, try thetemporary, peel-and-stick kind.
In the Bathroom: Swap Out Hardware
Bathroom cabinets can get a modern-dayspruce up with new hardware.
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Look to add backplates if your current knobs lend themselves to a more shapely flair.
This home renovation idea looks high-end without all the cost.
A simple home renovation idea that’s easy on the budget is to add narrow, wall-to-wall shelves.
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They’re inexpensive and don’t require a huge footprint to fit in variousbedroom sizes.
Go for a traditional chandelier or chooseseveral pendantsfor a more contemporary approach.
For help with the electrical know-how, check out this how-to guidefor installing a light fixture.
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But those are great spots to add color and pattern withpaintor wallpaper.
Another idea: Swap out thedoor inserts for glassor apply colored film to existing glass.
These little touches can go a long way to making a room feel renewed.
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If you have the space for it, a cubby for each family membermakes the daily routine easier.
Pick a pattern or a theme, or choose a solid, attention-grabbing color and makeyour stairsa showstopper.
Once dry, paint them with polyurethane to protect the finish.
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There are a variety of flooring optionsfrom luxury vinyl plank to natural hardwoodthat can cater to any budget.
Complete bathroom renovations can be pretty expensive.
However, plenty of ways exist to take on a smaller-scale renovation and modernize your space.
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Generally, bathroom renovations range in cost from $1,000 to $25,000 or more.
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