How to Makeover Your Family Room on a Budget

Home improvement can be a costly endeavor, and can be difficult on a tight budget.  With a little creativity, though, you can make improvements throughout your home without spending a lot of cash. 

If you want to improve the comfort and appearance of your family room, there are many easy ideas that can help.  Since your family room is an important part of your home, you’ll want it to not only look great, but be comfortable as well.  Here are a few ideas.

Use Paint

Paint is perhaps the most inexpensive home improvement tool available.  With a carefully selected hue, you can take your family room from dull and drab, to warm and cozy.  Paint is easy to apply and it can be a fun project for the whole family. 

One clever design trick is to paint an accent wall in your family room to add interest to the space.  You can create a focal point with the right paint color and completely transform the room.

Using wallpaper is only necessary in smaller rooms, or in studies.  Try to wallpaper a library or bathroom at first, so it’s not overwhelming.  Use bold patterns that complement other colors in the room, and match the style of the rest of the home.

Re-Upholster Pillows

Another quick fix that can improve your family room without costing a lot is by re-upholstering pillows.  By simply changing the fabric on accent pillows, you can improve the look of an old couch and make the room much brighter.  Buying a new set of curtains is another quick change that can be made to improve the look of your family room.

For one of a kind items and products, explore Etsy.com for vendors who make their own home accessories.  You can find couch pillows, framed art, rugs, distressed furniture and even curtains to match your home.

Utilize Storage

Storage is another key element to a functional family room.  Since your family room is probably the entertainment hub of the home, you’ll want plenty of storage for movies and video games.  This can really de-clutter your family room and make it look much better.

To save the most money, you can utilize home improvement stores to make your own storage.  You can also visit discounted furniture stores, consignment stores and even dealers like IKEA, where the furniture is sometimes half the cost, saving you even more money.