Create stylish and cheap home décor that will truly stand the test of time with our handy home decorating ideas on a budget.
Despite what you might think, simple design is anything but boring! A clean and contemporary interior style is timeless, easy to achieve and doesn’t have to cost the earth.
Keeping to a neutral colour palette is the key to creating a calming, cool and contemporary interior. Think muted grey, stone, black, and white tones. If you’re decorating on a budget, it’s a good idea to keep walls light, bright and uniform. By avoiding a complex multi-room colour scheme, you’ll save both time and money – not to mention that your newly-decorated home will feel sophisticated and laid back with fresh, uniform walls.
When looking for home decorating ideas on a budget, save bright pops of colour for ornaments, soft furnishings and wall art. This will ensure that your space feels open and elegant, while saving you the tricky (and expensive!) job of working out how many paint tins of each colour you would need.
Top tip: If you’re looking for budget décor ideas, painting your walls yourself is a great way to save money. Take a look at our handy guide to ensure a professional finish.
If you’re looking to renovate your home on a budget, opt for timeless styles and try not to get distracted by short-term trends. This way, you’ll be investing in classic, simple furniture pieces that you’ll want to keep forever and that can be styled to suit any interior if you decide to redecorate your home in the future.
There are a few furniture items that are essential for any kitchen-diner or simple living room décor. Eyes will always be drawn to a great sofa, dining set and coffee table, so it’s worth taking a little time to choose the perfect fit for your space.
Our Everyday collection has been designed with contemporary, laidback décor in mind and is affordably priced – making it a great place to start when choosing your staple furniture pieces. Stick to neutral shades, natural wood and sleek shapes, and you can’t go wrong.
By sticking to sophisticated, muted tones for your furniture and wall colours, you’ll create the perfect neutral base to which you can introduce a few bright bursts of colour.
The best way to do this is through adding a range of cushions, rugs, wall art, and throws to your space. These can be layered, mixed and matched.
A combination of three or four tonal variations is a great way to introduce a little vibrancy to your décor while keeping things sleek, simple and stylish.
Don’t be afraid to experiment here. After all, switching up your home furnishings when you get tired of them is far quicker and easier than having to entirely redecorate a room!
Investing in clever storage is one of the most important things when it comes to creating a stylish and simple home design. Look out for elegant, natural wood pieces in muted colour shades that will stand the test of time. Investing in great quality, simple furniture really is worthwhile – whether you move house or switch up your interior décor in the future, these storage items will look at home in any surroundings.
A sturdy bookcase or tall storage unit makes a great living room centrepiece, while a sleek sideboard will fit seamlessly into a hallway or is a great, functional alternative to a TV stand.
Top tip: Take a look at our home storage ideas for some easy ways to keep your home neat and tidy.
Lighting is often overlooked when it comes to finding simple room decorations to help transform your space. Finding a few warm, stylish lighting options is an easy way to make a room feel more homely, while adding a functional design feature.
Adding a floor lamp to a dark corner and a table lamp on a sideboard or desk will ensure that you have the right lighting for any situation. Stick to simple shapes and consider adding a statement shade that coordinates with your soft furnishings for a fun pop of colour.
Top tip: Explore our home lighting guide to find inspiration.
Now the tricky decisions have been made and the hard work is out the way, you can have a little fun with the finishing touches to your simple home design! With your walls decorated, furniture chosen and soft furnishings carefully mixed and matched, a unique painted feature is one of our favourite cheap decorating ideas for living room walls.
A great way to liven up a bedroom or create an eye-catching focal point in the dining room, the options are endless here! For a clean, coherent feel, choose paint in the same shades as the accent colours you used for your soft furnishings. We love rust and ochre tones – blue denim colours also look great against a neutral backdrop!
Top tip: Abstract shapes make for a beautiful feature wall if you’re feeling creative – take a look at our handy guide to find out how to create your own design.
With these home decorating ideas on a budget, you’re well on your way to creating the beautiful, elegant home of your dreams! Whether you’re decorating on a budget or finding the perfect, simple furniture for your space, share your finished interiors with us @Homebase_UK – we’d love to see what you get up to! Explore our Ideas & Advice page for more simple home design inspiration.
