8 Budget Ways to Refresh Your Interior Over the Weekend

Sometimes we all want change: even our favorite bright walls or vintage sideboard inherited from our grandmother can start to feel boring. But what do you do when you have a strong desire to change your living space, but don't have the energy, time or money for a full renovation?

Don't give up on your creative impulse and postpone transforming your apartment until better times — you can update your interior in just a few days or even hours. What's more, it won't cost you a fortune. We'll show you how to breathe new life into your familiar space in just one weekend.

Accent Wall

Of course, you can rehang all the wallpaper or repaint the walls, but if you're not ready for major changes, an accent wall is your best friend. It can be placed behind the headboard of a bed, in the living room or dining area — your imagination is the only limit. Paint over old wallpaper with acrylic paint, spray cans or markers. The last option works great for parents with young artists. Use stencils and sketch the design beforehand.

Design: Anna Vazhenina

If you're afraid of turning the walls into a canvas, just buy wallpaper with an original print (geometric and nature motifs are trending now) and add a stunning touch to your space.

Add Modern Gadgets

It's unlikely you'll have time to install a "Smart Home" system over the weekend, and it definitely won't be a budget-friendly option. However, stylish and modern devices really change the space around you, making it not only more beautiful but also more convenient. Buy an air humidifier — this solution is guaranteed to benefit your health. You can also buy several "smart" light bulbs — choose models with adjustable lighting color and create a unique atmosphere at home.

Design: Olga Zhdanova

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Choose your favorite TV shows from over 100 channels, gather the family for watching entertaining videos on YouTube or turn on your favorite movies in top online cinemas — diverse content in excellent quality will please every household member.

Don't worry about your interior: the stick works via Wi-Fi and won't clutter the space with endless cables, and its compact size allows you to hide it behind your TV. Get a discount on the first two months of use and enjoy a modern smart device that yesterday was just a TV.

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Repaint Old Furniture

To change your interior, you don't have to buy new furniture — just repaint the old one! Yes, it’s a tedious process, but the result will justify the effort invested, and that old grandfather's armchair or grandmother’s sideboard will surely appreciate the pleasant refresh. You can paint furniture made of particle board in film, lacquered furniture, tables, sideboards, beds or wardrobes. Don't forget to thoroughly remove stains and dirt, sand the surfaces, clean them with degreaser, and use primer for better paint adhesion.

Design: Natalia Mitrakova

Install a Shelf

A shelf is not only a convenient place to store items or decor, but also a great way to zone your space. Have you long dreamed of separating the bedroom from the living room in a studio? Buy minimalist shelving, place small paintings, figurines or plants on it and watch how one room transforms into two.

Design: Prosvirin Design

Change the Textiles

Sometimes all it takes to transform your interior is changing the curtains. You can abandon basic white and cream tones and add a vibrant accent to your interior — curtains in emerald, deep blue or dusty pink shades look very striking. You can go beyond curtain experiments: change the bedspread, cushions or sofa covers. Don't be afraid to add prints in minimalist spaces — just keep it in moderation, and your interior will become more dynamic.

Design: Vasilisa Maksimadzhie

Buy Plants

Plants are a simple but very valuable decoration for any interior. Houseplants have many advantages: they're easy to buy even in large supermarkets, a suitable option can be found for any style, and there's never too many of them. But you should still be mindful: in small apartments, it’s impractical to set up jungles that clutter the space. If you're worried about not keeping track of watering schedules and killing your green oasis, auto-watering pots are the solution.

Design: Tatiana Korolkova

Enhance Lighting Setup

Everyone has a chandelier in the center of the room, but it’s not always enough. Try playing the role of a lighting designer and complicate your lighting setup — place a minimalist floor lamp next to the sofa in the living room, or add LED strips around the bed. As holidays approach, you can create a New Year's atmosphere — hang garlands on windows, decorate shelves or walls with them.

Design: Natalia Solntseva

Decorate Rooms with Mirrors

No one doubts that mirrors expand space and add more light. We recommend looking at several options: buy a modern full-length mirror and install it in the bedroom, add a stylish mirror with a textured wooden frame to the entryway, or hide wall imperfections using small mirrors.

Photo on cover: design by Olga Zhdanova