5 Ways to Design Your Home on a Budget - Part 2

Spring is synonymous with home cleaning, but what about summertime? Home owners can use the long days, usually bright and full of sunlight, to redesign their living space. There are countless ways to approach a home design refresh. “Less is more” minimalism is a design trend that can help homes look nice with minimal intervention. Minimalism is a low-cost approach to revitalizing your space and can be incorporated into any home design style. 

Consider these five simple ways to capture the essence of minimalist design.

1. Add Plants and Greenery
2. Hang Art or Statement Pieces



3. Bring in Light 
Sunlight is a no-cost, natural way to enhance the interior space. However, if the space does not have substantive exposure to sunlight, try combining it with artificial light elements. Lighting up the area makes it more cheerful and removes a gloomy feel. Combining artificial and natural light can make any space look bigger and more welcoming.



4. Create an Organized Space 
Minimalistic designs often encompass well-organized spaces. To create a stress-free space, ensure it is clean and well-organized. Experts often recommend focusing on cluttered rooms or tiny areas to avoid feeling overwhelmed. To help manage what stays and what you should move to a different place, sort items by type and then put them away. 


5. Tell a Story  
Minimalism tends to be simple, yet adding a handful of personal touches into any space can make it burst with life while reflecting the real personality of the user.

For more information about home design trends, watch for part 2 of this weeks article in the Exchange or visit CWHBA.ORG.