Are you thinking about redecorating in the new year? Do you want to change the look of your home, but you're working off of a limited budget? Fortunately, there are ways to change the feel and style of your home that won't require you to spend a fortune. Before you go out and start buying new pieces of furniture for your living room, consider implementing some of the simple suggestions below:

Buy furniture covers: Instead of spending potentially thousands on a new living room set, you can spend a few hundred on covers for your sofa and armchairs. Unlike the covers that your parents or grandparents may have used, many modern covers are fitted specifically for certain models of couches or chairs. This can make your furniture look like it's been reupholstered without having to actually go to the hassle and expense of doing so. 

Get new window coverings: Having different curtains, blinds or shades can subtly but drastically change the feel of a room. It's subtle because many people don't give the curtains or shades in a room a second look, but they'll be able to tell that there is something different. To save the most money on your redecorating efforts, you can buy curtains or window shades online. This will allow you to find just the right color and style without having to actually go into a bunch of stores to see what they've got for sale. But before you shop for curtains or window shades online, make sure that you measure the windows that you're shopping for. It's easy to forget to do this until after you've found the perfect window covering, only to find out that it doesn't come in a size that you need. For more information, visit a service such as Zwick Window Shade Company.

Repaint your walls: Now that you've gotten the perfect covers and you've ordered curtains or window shades online, your walls are probably starting to look rather tired and worn in contrast. Fortunately, paint can be a relatively inexpensive change. If you want the paint to last as long as possible, you can certainly buy the expensive name-brand paints. But if you like to redecorate almost as often as you buy a new wardrobe, there's nothing wrong with buying less expensive paint that you'll just paint over again in a few years anyway. Instead of simply choosing a shade of white for all of your walls, pick an accent color for one or two walls that complements the slipcovers and window coverings that you've purchased.

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