Everyone loves the thought of a good renovation—but it comes with a hefty price, too! We’ve got some good news for you, though: not all room makeovers cost an arm and a leg. In fact, you can refresh a room with little to no budget. At Noelle Interiors, we love projects where we can save a dime or two—so, in this blog post, we’ll be sharing our top tips on how to refresh your room without breaking the bank. Let’s get started!

Switching up the layout of the room can add a fresh look to the space. Consider moving furniture around to find a new—and more visually appealing—arrangement. Here are a few living room arrangements to consider.

And if you’re looking to do this on a big scale, you can even change rooms! For example, if you often host dinner with loved ones, switch your living room to your dining room and your dining room to your living room.

No matter which room you’re designing—a statement wall can make a big change with little effort. Try prepasted wallpaper in fun prints or a new, bold color that complements the rest of your decor. Alternatively, you can set up a gallery wall with your favorite prints.

You’d be surprised to know, but looking through thrift stores can actually find you some amazing pieces. Whether you’re looking for new furniture or a few home decor pieces, shopping second hand can save you bucks. Plus, it’s better for the environment (after all, you’re not filling those landfills).

We often have items hidden in dark corners—or sometimes even in our cupboards—that can use some sunshine. Look for creative ways to repurpose those old handbags, wooden beads, and holiday souvenirs. And place them in unused spaces of the home. For example, an empty wall or the space above the cabinets.

Today more than ever, we have so much inspiration to breathe life into old pieces. Look for old items lying around the house (or something you’ve shopped second hand), and search for ways to reuse them on YouTube or Pinterest. You’ll have a treasure trove of ideas to choose from! One of our favorites is making a rattan lampshade; it looks stunning in the space while merging together the two of the top design trends of 2024 (natural elements and bold lighting).

Updating your home decor can be as inexpensive as you make it… and we hope we showed you how!