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Money-Saving Decor Tips You Can Try Right Now
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Money-Saving Decor Tips You Can Try Right Now

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February 22, 2020

On one hand, a makeover can be a full-fledged renovation with freshly painted walls, new flooring and trendy furniture, while on the other, a makeover can also be little DIY ideas, and smart market buys. While many interior designers will urge you to get the biggest and the best, that doesn’t mean you cannot make an impact with simple and affordable options. Therefore, if you are wondering how to decorate home in low budget, we bring to you quick and easy ways to give your home a fresh look with ideas that are less than ₹ 5000.

*The prices mentioned have been checked at the time of publishing this article and can vary depending on the style, quality and the materials used. Images used are for representation purpose only.

How to Decorate Home in Low Budget for a Living Room

If you have allocated a portion of your home to a makeover and it happens to be the living room then you are in luck. Here’s a Budget Living Room Revamp Challenge since living spaces have plenty of room for creativity and displaying your personality through design.

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #1: Wallpaper
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Just one of the many options

Wallpapers will save the day by helping you create an accent wall at a low cost. Also ideal for rental homes, a bright wallpaper is all you need when you have a tight budget. You have endless options when it comes to wallpaper- from solid colours to patterned wallpaper.

Market price range: ₹35-50/sq ft onwards

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #2: Coffee Tables and Planters
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Coffee tables are a must-have

What is a functional yet aesthetic addition to your living space? You guessed it right! A sturdy coffee table. A must-have in every living room, this versatile piece of furniture makes the setting convenient for the homeowner.

Market price range: ₹2000 onwards

How to Decorate Home in Low Budget for a Dining Room

Our love for food is undeniable! We are sure you know that feeling. Everyone needs a fun and comfortable space to enjoy sumptuous meals with loved ones. But who says a dining room needs to have grand chandeliers and a twelve-seater dining table? Step up Your Dining Room Within Budget and get creative to personalise this space your way.

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #1: Reupholster Furniture
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Reupholster your old dining table chairs

Wait! Don’t throw out your dining table set just yet. We have a solution for almost any kind of old furniture. Repurpose chairs by selecting your favourite fabric and getting them upholstered in the same.

Market price range: ₹2,000 onwards

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #2: Lighting
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Opt for an offbeat pendant light

Switch out your basic fixture for a statement piece. Depending on the size and proportions of the room, you can decide between a row of pendant lights, a solo chandelier or something offbeat.

Market price range: ₹799 onwards

How to Decorate Home in Low Budget for a Kitchen

The kitchen has been considered the heart of the home for as long as anyone can remember. This space is quite difficult to make your own with clutter and appliances taking over its aesthetics. However, you can still Give Your Kitchen a Facelift on a Budget that doesn’t cross the ₹5,000 mark!

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #1: Paint the Walls
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A fun DIY project

Here’s a fun DIY project! With a bucket of paint and a brush or roller, you can revamp your entire kitchen in just ₹400. For a bold, dramatic change, pick out colours like teal or orange and paint over your backsplash or wall.

Market price range: ₹400 onwards

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #2: Decor Pieces
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Decor elements for the kitchen

If painting is too big a risk, go small. Hang a few plants in macrame holders or nail neat picture frames to the wall. Ceramic fruit wall hangings are a great way to stay bang on theme

Market price range: ₹350 onwards

How to Decorate Home in Low Budget for a Bedroom

Waking up in the morning is hard enough. Now, imagine sleeping in a bedroom that isn’t warm and welcoming. We all deserve a relaxing bedroom to wind down after a hectic day. Therefore we have come up with 7 Unique Ways to Revamp Your Bedroom on a tight budget.

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #1: Feature Wall
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A leafy patterned wallpaper

A bare wall is a blank canvas. Therefore, if your bedroom has one, approach it with a splash of colour or a unique pattern such as this leafy one. Furthermore, paint it a different accent shade, or opt for wallpapers for an inexpensive, yet effective statement of luxury.

Market price range: ₹300 onwards

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #2: Switch out Old Knobs
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You can pick these out yourself!

You can have real fun personalising your bedroom with these minute details. From modern metallic knobs to vintage brass knobs, there is an array of affordable options. 

Market price range: ₹600 for a set of two

How to Decorate Home in Low Budget for a Balcony

Revamping your balcony is one task you will thank yourself for come summer time. The first step to this revamp is decluttering the space and then going ahead with our handy Budget Balcony Makeover Challenge.

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #1: Plants and Vertical Gardens
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For a minimum landscape

Your balcony can showcase the impact of an outdoor space only if it is designed well. However, you can never go wrong with a vertical garden and some potted plants to give your balcony a landscape designer finish.

Market price range: ₹650 onwards

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #2: Floor Cushions
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Use those extra throw cushions

How you fill up your balcony depends on how much space is available. Easy to wash and maintain floor cushions are a fun addition to a compact balcony.

Market price range: ₹690 onwards

How to Decorate Home in Low Budget for a Bathroom

More often than not we forget the room that we unknowingly spend considerable time in —the bathroom. Designing a bathroom means paying close attention to how fixtures and decor complement each other. You can create your own luxury bathroom with this The Budget Bathroom Makeover Challenge!

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #1: Lighting
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LED back lighting for a halo effect

Out with the tubelights and in with the LED lights! Gone are the days where bathroom lighting was given little to no attention. Consequently, adding this pocket-friendly change that will cost you just a couple of hundred rupees.

Market price range: ₹1500 onwards

Low Budget Home Decor Idea #2: Accessorise it
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Porcelain fixtures are a classy element

Everything looks perfect but something is off? Get rid of dull fixtures like soap dishes and brush holders. Start with a good porcelain soap pump, toothbrush holder, soap dish, and matching dustbin. A good vanity will always attract attention and give a fresh look to your bathroom.

Market price range: ₹1000 onwards

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