- Try rearranging the furniture in a room to give it a new look and feel.
- Update your scatter cushions or add a new throw to the end of your bed or the back of a sofa.
- Add indoor plants to your decor scheme.
- Put new photographs in your frames or add a pinboard and floating shelves to a wall.
- Keep your eye out for affordable wallpaper that will update a room in an instant. Mr Price Home has launched a new wallpaper collection, which is available online and at selected stores (mrphome.com); you’ll also find fabulous wallpaper collections at Leroy Merlin, leroymerlin.co.za
- Hunt for bargains in second-hand decor shops and auction houses – you’ll be amazed at what you can find.
- Look up DIY ideas online and create Pinterest mood boards to inspire you.
- Rather spend more on items such as your beds and electrical appliances – they need to last.
- Look through your own things and decide what can be sold or given away. If you sell items, put that money towards your makeover budget.
- Don’t be intimidated by trends; stick to your true style and add a few accessories here and there.
Scatter cushions, from R250, woolworths.co.za
