1. MAKE A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
Making a flower arrangement is one of the most cost-effective things you can do, and if you put a bit of thought into colors, pick a stand-out vase, and get some inspiration online, you can truly create something beautiful. A flower display is always a great touch especially when hosting, and it will instantly elevate any room. Be mindful of the best flowers for floral arrangements, to make sure you have a display that lasts.
2. SWITCH OUT YOUR HOME SCENT
Home fragrance is the signature of a home. If you have a scent you keep using the festive period is a good time to change it up for a welcoming aroma every time you walk through the door. ‘If you like to burn candles like I do, I always burn in a seasonal or holiday scent during this time,' says David. 'I'll switch out any of my spring and summer candles and opt for something cozier and woodsy. This will immediately transform your home.'
3. CHANGE UP SOME HARDWARE
‘You can buy hardware online for under $100 for a small space like a bathroom,’ Jenn Todryk, host of HGTV’s No Demo Reno tells me. Picking a small space like a bathroom will make this small change impactful because you will be able to see it better and it will make a bigger difference in how the overall space feels. Changing chrome hardware for brass or matt black, for instance, will make the space feel so much more elevated.
4. BRING IN NEW SOFT FURNISHINGS
Soft furnishings are a wonderfully cost-efficient way to inject some coziness and a new look into your home. Simply swap out some throw cushions, or add a couple of new throws for more texture and depth to your space.
5. CONSIDER UPDATING A POWDER ROOM WITH PEEL-AND-STICK WALLPAPER
A temporary peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great way to impress guests during the holidays. ‘Use peel-and-stick wallpaper in your guest bathroom,’ advises David. ‘Bringing new life to your guest bathroom is something that will make a huge impact with not a lot of fuss. Whatever style you opt for, this is one room that is going to get used and can set a new tone in your space.'
6. MAKE A FOCAL POINT OF YOUR FIREPLACE
If you have a fireplace in any of your rooms they make a great focal point that you can work with using simple and cost-effective decorating ideas. The most obviously beautiful option would be to use Christmas decorations like garlands and candles. This is the more traditional way to go, but you can also use beautiful decals above or around it to add to the festive theme.
7. ADD SOME COLOR TO YOUR ENTRYWAY
The entryway is the first thing you and anybody else walking into your home sees, so there’s definitely scope to make a statement here. ‘A coat of paint is always an inexpensive and reversible way to transform your home,’ interior designer Bethany Adams says. ‘For maximum impact, try painting your entry a bold, deep color. If you tire of it by spring, it's easy enough to paint over it.’