Expert Advice: The Zero-Cost Home Makeover

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Renovating your home can be a time-consuming and expensive process - But you’d be surprised by how easy it is to refresh a room with just a few simple tweaks. Here are 7 easy tips, no money required.

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1. Rehang your art.

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 Rule number one with art, it should “relate” to the object(s) around it - try hanging your pieces at window-height for a satisfying view. 

2. Give your furniture room to breathe.

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As with pictures, with furniture the goal is to craft harmonious relationships within a space. Create more of a conscious grouping by pulling furniture away from walls and out of corners.

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3. Apply circular thinking.

When arranging your furniture, you can create a similar circular dynamic, not by literally placing pieces in a real orb, but by imagining that each is held in place by a kind a centrifugal force.

4. Create visual transitions.

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Harmonious design also involves “transitional” pieces, items that ease the eye’s transition from one level to the next.

5. Revisit your attic.

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You never want your home to look too new or too generic. Unearth old items and use them to add character to your surroundings.

6. Add greens.

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Every room benefits from a fresh garden arrangement, but it doesn’t have to be flowers - try a bunch of grasses, or even weeds, for an unexpected element.

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7. Add white accents.

If you prefer a colorful space, even adding just a touch of white can introduce a soothing element to a room.

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