How stir crazy are y’all right now? Because it has hit mega-level over here. I was already thankful for home before, but in the midst of the state of the world right now, I’m even more grateful for the roof over our heads and the people under it.
And I hope you are able to find blessings all around you despite our current chaos.
I try not to let fear get the best of me while I see friends and family lose their jobs and the economy declining, because this WILL get better. And today’s page does not determine the rest of the story still ahead of us.
So…
Since I know so many of us are feeling unsure in this trying financial time, but a lot of us are also getting stir-crazy at home, I rounded up 40 fantastic ways to improve your home for under $100. And many cost absolutely nothing at all.
I hope it helps you find hope and excitement and even more appreciation for the home you have so that you can have a happy distraction from the current events.
Get the full beginner’s guide to painting furniture here with all of my best recs. I swear it’s not as scary as you think it is.
It takes less than an hour and costs $0. And you can always move it back if you hate it. ?
If the color doesn’t look great, you can always spray paint it again. Paint color is an easy fix.
Bonus: use any scrap wood you might have lying around already.
It does wonders for improving mood and lessening anxiety too.
Find a pretty poster you like, use this method to mount it on plywood with a skinny DIY frame, done. And for way cheaper than buying from a decor retailer.
A couple of gallons of paint can ring in at just under $100 and definitely can make the biggest impact.
That one piece of fabric can make a big statement.
Play musical rugs! (Okay, music optional but you gotta admit, that’s fun.) Swap your living room and dining room rug. Or your master bedroom rug with your guest bedroom rug. You might love it!
Flush mount lights and especially easy and inexpensive. Here are some of my favorites.
12. Change your bathroom mirror
Take down the big builder grade jalopy. You know you wanna. Here are some gorgeous mirrors for not a lot of dough.
The perk of sticking to neutral decor with lots of great textures is they can be mixed and matched pretty much anywhere.
14. Add a wallpaper focal wall
Even better: you can get one that is removable peel-and-stick so you don’t have to commit long-term.
Curtain panels are magical because they draw the eye upward to make rooms feel larger and ceilings taller. Be sure to hang them “high and wide”.
Word of caution: This project is fumey. But MAN it’s worth it! And it holds up beautifully!
22. Organize your laundry room
The prettier you make it look, the more you’re motivated to keep it that way.
I was so intimidated by this one, but it turned out to be so much fun! The perfect afternoon project.
I use this faux weathered wood look using paint on basically everything.
I especially love it in dark hallways to brighten it up and add character.
We ended up trimming all of our windows using this method at our old house. It completely transformed the rooms!
This one takes a day or two, but the results are worth it.
I swear it is durable! Just don’t scrub with anything to abrasive and you’re good!
If you don’t do it when you’re stuck at home, when will you? Honestly.
They add such an airy quality to a porch and also help keep the bugs out.
Always with the #1 rule: Kitchen countertop decor needs to be pretty and functional.
Thankful for y’all! We’re going to be okay. ? Hang in there!
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