{"id":1107,"date":"2018-05-09T21:22:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T21:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymove-resources.lndo.site\/homerefresh\/"},"modified":"2022-09-30T14:46:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T14:46:24","slug":"homerefresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/home-inspiration\/budget-home-refresh-options\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Home Refresh Ideas for Any Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Does your dull bathroom need some brightening? Could your home use a refresh? You don\u2019t have to break the bank to refresh your home. From instant updates to more elaborate makeovers, we\u2019ve put together a list of ideas, improvements, and fixes to help you liven up your living space on any budget. Here are some home refresh ideas to freshen up your home, sorted by budget range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jump-to\">Jump to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#fifty\">Home refresh ideas under $50<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#threehundred\">Home refresh ideas under $300<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fivehundred\">Home refresh ideas under $500<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#onethousand\">Home refresh ideas under $1000<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fifty\"><strong>Home refresh ideas under $50<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-replace-knobs-and-handles\"><strong>1. Replace knobs and handles&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Updating knobs, door pulls, and handles is more affordable than replacing an entire dresser or cabinetry, and it will give your existing furniture a whole new look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-bring-the-outdoors-inside\"><strong>&nbsp;2. Bring the outdoors inside<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing breathes fresh air into a room like potted plants or fresh flowers. Take a trip to the flower shop for a sweet centerpiece, or \u201cshop\u201d in your own yard for a natural seasonal arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-frame-something-fun\"><strong>3. Frame something fun&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A piece of fabric, a small trinket, or a treasured memento can become wall art. Simply remove the glass from a picture frame, mount the object on a matte board, and hang it on the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-create-a-photo-gallery\"><strong>4. Create a photo gallery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mm-budget-home-refresh-options-1-gallery-wall.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up young woman apartment, hangs frames on the walls.\" class=\"wp-image-65151\" width=\"NaN\" height=\"NaN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mm-budget-home-refresh-options-1-gallery-wall.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mm-budget-home-refresh-options-1-gallery-wall-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mm-budget-home-refresh-options-1-gallery-wall-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Ekaterina Goncharova \/ Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find photos you love, convert them to black and white, and hang them on your wall for an elevated, art gallery look. You could also pin photos to a clothesline, insert them into glass bottles, or even have a favorite photo professionally printed on a piece of wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-brighten-your-bathroom\"><strong>5. Brighten your bathroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to decorating, the bathroom is often the most overlooked room in the home, but it\u2019s also one of the easiest to makeover. A fresh shower curtain and bold new towels are a quick and easy way to bring a bathroom to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"threehundred\"><strong>Home refresh ideas under $300<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-consider-an-accent-wall\"><strong>6. Consider an accent wall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mm-budget-home-refresh-options-2-accent-wall.jpg\" alt=\"Teamwork in house renovation - daddy and daughter painting together\" class=\"wp-image-65153\" width=\"NaN\" height=\"NaN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mm-budget-home-refresh-options-2-accent-wall.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mm-budget-home-refresh-options-2-accent-wall-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/mm-budget-home-refresh-options-2-accent-wall-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Drazen_ \/ Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As home design trends go, accent walls are on the rise. While some people find them too overbearing, others find they\u2019re the perfect way to make a room pop and create a fresh, new look with minimal cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-save-money-with-a-smart-thermostat\"><strong>7. Save money with a smart thermostat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, it\u2019s not a d\u00e9cor refresh, but trimming a few dollars off your annual heating and cooling bill is pretty refreshing. You can make it happen by purchasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/moving\/the-best-smart-thermostats-according-to-the-mymove-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smart thermostat<\/a> that automatically changes your home\u2019s temperature. Plus, they\u2019re relatively easy to install on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-hang-new-curtains\"><strong>8. Hang new curtains&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A pair of new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/home-inspiration\/windows\/trends-window-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">curtains or drapes<\/a> instantly makes a world of difference. Choose a style that complements your taste, but also the room\u2019s decor style. If you\u2019re crafty, you can re-purpose old sheets and tablecloths to stand in for traditional curtains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-place-a-bench-or-trunk-in-the-bedroom\"><strong>9. Place a bench or trunk in the bedroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a bench or trunk at the foot of your bed. It\u2019s an ideal accent piece, and a great place to sit when putting on your shoes. Plus, if you find one with a lid, it performs as storage for extra blankets or pillows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-add-a-rug\"><strong>10. Add a rug<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If new carpeting or hardwood floors are too pricy, add a vibrant new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/moving\/the-best-rugs-according-to-the-mymove-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">area rug<\/a> instead and breathe new life into your living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fivehundred\"><strong>Home refresh ideas under $500<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-give-your-patio-a-makeover\"><strong>11. Give your patio a makeover<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop in some colorfully-patterned planters. Add some metal lanterns. Swap in some fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/moving\/outdoor\/best-patio-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patio furniture<\/a> cushions and a few accent pillows. You can lay down an outdoor rug for a cost-effective way to spruce up your outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-repaint-a-room\"><strong>12. Repaint a room<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A relatively easy project with a huge cost-to-payoff ratio. With a few hundred dollars and a spare weekend or two, you can make your entire home look like new. Just be aware of a few of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/home-inspiration\/painting\/color-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top color mistakes<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"onethousand\"><strong>Home refresh ideas under $1000<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-install-a-home-security-system\"><strong>13. Install a home security system<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a functional home refresh idea? A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safestreets.com\/homesweethome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home security system<\/a> can make a big difference in the safety of you, your family, and your home. Bring your home into the modern, technological era by installing a home security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-add-new-light-fixtures\"><strong>14. Add new light fixtures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse your favorite home design websites to catch up on current lighting trends, and select the styles that match the d\u00e9cor of your room. If you decide to hire an electrician, consider purchasing less expensive lighting to offset the labor cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-modernize-your-kitchen\"><strong>15. Modernize your kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose your projects wisely, and you\u2019re fairly handy, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/home-inspiration\/kitchen\/how-to-modernize-your-outdated-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">modernize your outdated kitchen<\/a>. Repainting the cabinets, installing a new backsplash, switching out light fixtures, and updating cabinet hardware can all be DIY projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 32px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-upgrade-your-bathroom\"><strong>16. 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