These small ideas for small budgets from Remodelista can have a large impact on the look of a room:
1. Perk up your place with greenery.
Above: Justine has 11 ways that don’t cost a dime (including decorating with foliage) to change a room from ho-hum to holy moly. Photograph by Justine Hand, from 11 Zero-Cost Room-Changing Ideas.
2. Source the cheaper version of your object of desire.
Above: Izabella chose this faucet from Grohe over a fancy faucet that cost a $1,000 more—and she doesn’t regret it one bit. See High/Low: Dornbracht vs. Grohe Kitchen Faucet.
3. Add a simple sconce.
Above: Alexa found 10 Classic Reading Sconces—including some great inexpensive ones. This light from West Elm is just $79.
4. Choose vintage.
Above: There are so many reasons to buy vintage, but one great reason is that it’s often less costly to buy secondhand. Plus, look at how much character vintage pieces add to this summer cabin. Photograph by Constance Gennari, courtesy of The Socialite Family, from A Fashion Designer’s Cabin in the Cape Cod of France.
5. Organize your shoes.
Above: You can transform your entryway by simply getting your shoes in order. This Rolling Hidden Shoe Storage from Yamazaki can be rolled beneath a cabinet for total concealment, and it costs just $65. See more in 10 Favorite Shoe Storage Cabinets.