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9+ Ways To Upgrade The Old Things In Your Home On A Budget

Sometimes your house needs some sprucing up, especially when you have had the same decor for a decade.

But you don't have to get out and buy a ton of new stuff. You just have to think creatively and do some DIYs.

Here are a few fresh ideas to bring new life into your home and make it look even more awesome.

1. Welcome Home

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Here's an easy idea to freshen up the look of your house. Why not just paint the doors outside with a fun new color?

2. Fresh Coat

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Speaking of fresh paint, why not change the color of your walls as well? This is such a simple makeover that can definitely make the biggest statement.

3. Old Is New Again

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Even though it's so comfy, you might be tired looking at your old sofa. But there's an easy fix for it: Just buy a new slipcover.

4. Design Me!

Similarly, you can upgrade those old looking pillows. Make them look like new again with cute decorative iron-on transfers in a design of your choice.

5. Plant Me Please!

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This one is right up my alley. By painting that old and tired looking planter you will bring much-needed color and fun into your home decor.

6. Get Cheeky

Bathrooms can be so clinical and boring. Change up the look of that distressed wood sign you had hanging there with fun and cheeky writing.

7. Let Light In

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If your house is looking dull, why not try changing up the old curtains? You can get some sheer ones instead to let the sunshine in.

8. Just Hangin'

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Speaking of adding more light, why not upgrade your light fixtures? For this awesome idea, all you really need is some colorful yarn and your own creativity.

9. Fresh Coat

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Sometimes you just love your old accessory like a lamp but want to give it a new life. All you need is a fresh coat of paint.

10. Upgrade your tiles

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This one might take a little bit more time. But installing new bathroom floor tiles will definitely make this room stand out and feel fresh again.

Look for easy installation options like peel-and-stick tiles.

11. Monogram It!

Are you into everything monogrammed? Why use just plain old letters. This person actually glued broken DVDs to the letters for that stained glass effect.

12. Time's Up

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Freshen up that old and tired clock you had on your wall for ages. I just love how beautiful this DIY flower design ended up looking.

13. Switch It On

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Are your light switches looking a bit haggard? Add that special touch by changing up the switch plates to a more fancy and decorative design.

14. Update Your Fireplace

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This fireplace upgrade was done with marble contact paper. All you have to do is peel-and-stick the paper into place and it looks just like the real thing.

Who knew there were so many easy ideas to upgrade the tired-looking stuff in your home.

Now get to work before the in-laws come for a visit!