19 easy and chic decorating tips for small homes for £100 or less
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Your cosy abode need not lack style or quirky touches just because you’re strapped for cash, or space. We’ve found 19 decorating tips for small homes that will give your place an update, for under £100.
You don’t need to spend hours in B&Q to upgrade your home, nor do you need to even utter the letters DIY.
That’s right, even if your pad is a tad on the pokey side, you can give it a face-lift with some savvy and strategic shopping.
From statement shelves to luscious faux fur throws, take inspiration from these 19 examples of interior design heaven and get a slice of the action for yourself, for under £100.
Oprah once said, “when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself” - so here’s to making the most of the little spaces we call our own.
Small yellow cotton rug
£30.99, Wayfair.co.uk
Small yellow cotton rug
Room: bedroom and living room
It can bring a spot of colour to a white and plain room without looking garish.
Black and white fashion photography
£51.97 (frame included), kingandmcgaw.com
Black and white fashion photography
Room: bathroom
Fashion photography instantly adds glamour to your bathroom, as seen from this tiny New York City rental bathroom.
See more pictures at mydomaine.com.
Prism wall décor
£25, umbra.com
Prism wall décor
Room: living room, hallway, dining area
When combined, these simple metal art pieces can make a large boring wall interesting, while keeping the room light and airy.
Geometric towels
£12-32, Debenhams.com
Gatsby pool towels
Room: bathroom
Bring a splash of colour and print to a dim bathroom.
Neon sign
Neon sign
Room: bedroom, living room
Bring character to a bedroom with an Emin-inspired slogan in lights.
Get more inspiration from ryannford.blogspot.co.uk.
Copper framed poster
£18.50 (A3, unframed), notonthehighstreet.com
Copper foil poster
Room: bedroom
Jazz up your room with some warm words by E.E.Cummings sealed in beautiful copper foil lettering. Hang it on a wall or rest it on your dresser.
Black and gold pendant lightshade
£39, Made.com
Black and gold pendant lightshade
Room: living room, bedroom, kitchen
Spruce up a space with a statement metal lampshade. It always looks more expensive than it is and any gold touches bring more luxury to a room.
Hand-dyed cushion covers
£30 each, notonthehighstreet.com
Hand-dyed cushion covers
Room: bedroom, living room
These cushions add a soft splash of colour to white-washed walls in rental homes.
Faux fur throw
£90, johnlewis.com
Faux fur throw
Room: bedroom, living room
Splurging on a glorious throw will not only turn your room into a cosy cabin. It’ll see you through every Netflix binge on a cold day.
Invisible book shelf
£10-20, Amazon.com
Invisible book shelf
Room: bedroom, living room, hallway
If you don't have space for a large book stand, this is a brilliant way to show off your book collection and let the covers do the talking. Especially when you have little money to spend on paint and attractive furniture.
Image: instagram.com/floatingbooks
Moroccan star pouffe
£98, bohemiadesign.co.uk
Moroccan star pouffe
Room: bedroom, living room
Handmade in Morocco, these beautiful cloud-like footstools are a brilliant way to make a contemporary or traditional room look interesting without investing in new furniture.
Vintage Style Glass Bottles With Fresh Flowers
Glass bottle vases
Room: any
What do you see in every luxury hotel foyer area? Fresh flowers. Invest in a good quality collection of small jars that you can regularly replenish with a single bouquet bought from your local supermarket or florist.
Gold mirror
£69.99, zarahome.com
Gold mirror
Room: living room, bedroom
Gold brings an instant charm to dull walls, while mirrors add dimensions to narrow rooms.
Image: Instagram/painttheworldwhite
Mix and match cushions
£6.99, hm.com
Mix and match cushions
Room: living room, bedroom
H&M have a great range of cushion covers including block colours, stripes, animal portraits and knitted styles that are perfect for buying in bulk and mixing together. It's the easiest way to upgrade a tired old sofa you've had for a few years.
Statement lampshade
£59, made.com
Statement lampshade
Rooms: living room, hallway
Invest in a statement lamp - one that's a real conversation starter - and place it next to a potted plant or a stack of books on a small sofa side table.
Plant stand
£28, ifeelsmug.com
Plant stand
Room: any
These plant stands by Danish design house, Ferm Living, are a must for any plant corner or grouping. These look great as a pair for variation in height.
Kitchen art
£20, etsy.com
Kitchen art
Room: kitchen
We spend a lot of time in the kitchen and yet it can get the least amount of love when it comes to decor. A witty phrase is a lovely way to make your mark in the room. And if you don't have a free wall, simply place the frame on the worktop in the far corner.
Smithy side table
£39, cultfurniture.com
Smithy stool
Room: any
This striking, stylish and versatile smithy stool can be used as a gorgeous side table.