20 inexpensive ways to make your home look more expensive

Whether you’re looking to fix up your home to put it on the market or just want to bring some fresh updates to your living space, you don’t have to spend a lot to get big results. Here are 20 inexpensive ways to make your home look more expensive.

Bring your lighting up-to-date with a new light fixture. Whether you update your pendant light in the dining room or your lamps in the living room, a new light fixture is an inexpensive way to help you see your space in a whole new light. Find out more on how to update your home with lighting.

An easy way to make a space look more expensive is with neutrals. Painting? Try a neutral shade. Looking to replace a couch? Try one with a neutral-hued fabric.

Fake an expensive built-in look with this inexpensive trick: Use several bookcases to create the look of floor to ceiling built-ins. Do a web search for IKEA bookshelf hacks and you’ll find plenty of ideas to consider. Or build the bookshelves yourself.

For a quick and inexpensive way to update the look of your kitchen or bathroom, invest in some new hardware. Try a new towel bar with coordinating drawer and door pulls. Head here for more advice on replacing cabinet handles and door knobs.

You don’t have to spend a fortune on landscaping for an expensive look. Invest in some perennials for a flower bed that will come back year after year, along with some new mulch to give your home’s landscape a fresh update. Check out four easy landscaping jobs you can do in a weekend.

A tile backsplash is an inexpensive way to add an expensive look to your kitchen. Try subway tile, which is an affordable option that doesn’t go out of style. Follow this guide on how to lay bathroom tiles.

You can give your plain, boring walls an updated look with some moulding. Add narrow strips for a picture-framing look or crown moulding for an expensive look with an inexpensive price tag. Check out this advice on how to install a cornice.

Make the entry of your home a welcoming spot. Whether you paint the front door a bold colour, add colourful flowers in planters or a wreath, simple touches go a long way.

Update your home’s artwork with one statement piece. When you hang an oversized piece of art by itself, it has a big impact. Look for inexpensive, fun pieces at thrift stores and flea markets. Go here to find out how to hang a picture on the wall.