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Fresh Ways to

Redecorate Responsibly

Add a navy blue for a dark and dramatic space; apply a crisp white for fresh and bright.

1. Paint the walls or ceiling.

Usually, previously loved items are cheaper, and giving them a new life keeps goods out of landfills.

2. Scope out garage sales and thrift stores.

With some ingenuity or inspiration from online tutorials, you can likely create items you’re thinking of purchasing out of materials you already own or can pick up at a lower price point.

3. Craft new decor.

You can also upcycle old containers into pots to add a little personality to your houseplant collection.

4. Liven up a room with  some houseplants.

You may already have what you need tucked away in the basement, a storage locker, or even another room.

5. Furnish with things you already own

Everyone brings pieces they no longer enjoy, then lays them out for others to look at and take home.

6. Host a swap night

You can replace what is in the frames with affordable digital pieces you can print at home.

7. Replace old art

Freebie websites or Facebook groups are excellent places to source new decor pieces for no money.

8. Keep an eye on  freebie websites

Changing the color of your throw pillows or curtains can transform a space with minimal effort.

9. Make small but impactful decor changes

Follow The Beauty Revival’s tutorial to learn how to turn an old vase into what looks like a textured clay piece using baking soda and paint.

10. Makeover existing items using kitchen ingredients

The simplest way to redecorate is to move your furniture into a different configuration.

11. Rearrange your furniture

Certain items you cannot make, and they may be nearly impossible to find for free or secondhand. If it’s a piece you want to have in your home long-term, it’s worth the splurge.

12. Know when to splurge

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