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5 Ways to Redecorate Without Spending Too Much

Redecorating a home doesn’t always require spending a lot to give a room a new look. Sometimes knowing a good yet affordable replacement will do the trick. So this guide gives different ideas just how to redesign a home without splurging too much.

One of the most useful pieces of furniture a home can have is a dining table. At the same time, it can also be the most expensive one if the homeowner doesn’t take her time to find one. Depending on the room’s theme, a fiberglass table would look good on a modern home while a wood table would be good for a traditional home. A good table should cost no more than $500.

Another item in the house that almost every homeowner will likely buy are the tiles. Forbes report gorgeous tiles can be very expensive especially since it has to be bought in bulk. However, a simple classic white tile can also make any bathroom or kitchen look good by just add a few personal touches.

Unbeknownst to many, less display and colors can make any room look much better and bigger. Decluttering a room and designing it with minimal furniture will give it a clean contemporary look according to Investopedia. Homeowners can also get functional furniture such as a coffee table that’s convertible to a computer table.

The sofa is another important piece in every person’s home. It's probably the biggest furniture in the living room, making it one of the centerpieces of the room. However, this furniture doesn’t really need to be expensive to make the room look good. It can actually be a vintage chair from an antique shop or a reupholstered sofa to match the color of the room. In this way, the homeowner can change the whole look of a room without cashing out big money.