All the best-kept budget home secrets — shh. Improving your home sounds intimidating because it’s easy to assume that improvement means spending a lot. But that isn’t the case — easy, budget-friendly swaps make an difference in your home’s aesthetic and overall vibe.
I talked to home experts to get their top tips for leveling up your living space without overspending. From improving your home’s convenience, swapping fixtures for modern styles, and boosting your organization tool kit — here are plenty of budget-friendly and simple ways to upgrade your home sweet home. Update lighting in your kitchen with these rechargeable under-cabinet lights According to Joshua Parrish, GA licensed residential contractor at PRI Construction Co and co-owner of , a little lighting update goes a way.
“[It’s an] easy way to breathe new life into an older home,” he says. These magnetic feature a modern design and long battery life. Plus, they’ll instantly update the look of your cabinets.
Use motion sensor or night-sensor mode, and they’ll last up to 60 days before needing a recharge. Stepless dimming gives you even more control. As a bonus, he says, “New fixtures are more energy efficient than their older counterparts, giving the homeowner another reason to upgrade.
” Use energy-efficient accent lighting like this retro beechwood mushroom lamp A fun, unexpected addition to your household lighting upgrades á la Parrish’s advice is this energy-efficient LED . Crafted.