When the decor in your space no longer excites you the way it once did, it may be time to make some
adjustments. While the thought of redecorating can often make dollar signs dance overhead, it does not
have to cost a lot of money to freshen up or change a space.
Color: Changing up your color palette can make an entire space feel differently than it did before. As you
can see in this picture of the Harmony model in Retreat at Mountain View Ranch, color can bring a room
to life. Paint is another inexpensive visual change you can make. Choose a color that highlights different
colors in your décor than before, and the entire space will look new. If you’re feeling adventurous add a
wallpaper to your space.
Repurposing: Unless you are a minimalist, most of us have more items in our homes than we realistically
need. Maybe that super cute lamp sitting in the spare room that doesn’t really go with anything can be
pulled out into a different space and become a new focal point. Grab random throw pillows and make
the sofa an eclectic collection of colors and textures. Shake it up.
Light Fixtures: HELLO PINTEREST! There are millions of DIY “upgrade your light fixtures” blogs on
Pinterest. Changing the color of the fixture, flipping it over, changing the shape of the shades, or even all
3 of these methods together can give fixtures a new look. Only you will know they are upcycled from the
originals.
Plants: Add a bit of the outdoors into your space (even if they’re fake). Plants add a natural feel, and
they also help to hide unsightly outlets and cords.
Wall Décor: Add some fun, funky wall décor to the space. Kid’s art in fun frames, maybe a painting done
with friends, an old mirror from a second-hand shop that gets a new coat of paint. Have some fun
expressing yourself on your walls.
Rugs: Adding a rug to a space, especially in an open floor plan, can help define the space. They also add
texture and color to the space. Pull a rug from another area of the house or check out online
secondhand sites such as Facebook Marketplace and Offer up for gently used (and inexpensive) rug
options.
Finally: Rearrange the existing furniture in the space. You can even find inexpensive sofa covers to
freshen up older furniture that isn’t due for replacement yet.
Tastes change over time. So do décor trends. It’s possible to try out new things and freshen up the
spaces in your home without blowing the budget.
What is your favorite trick for freshening up a room?
Looking for some inspiration? Come check out the fabulous ideas in our models in Retreat at Mountain
View Ranch is located in lovely Casa Grande, AZ.
