If you’ve lived in your home for awhile, chances are you’re craving some sort of change to freshen up your space. Home renovations span a wide range from a complete remodel to several small projects to spruce up various rooms and areas. The good news is, you don’t have to spend a fortune to make your home feel new again. Just follow these tips for home renovation:

Change the Flooring
In an older home, the flooring is often out-of-date, not to mention worn down! You can seriously freshen up a room by installing brand new flooring. It’s important to consider the function of the room before you pick a type of flooring. Do you want hardwood or carpet in your living room? Tile flooring is a great update for bathrooms. Check here for more information on how to find great tile options for your home.

Paint
You’d be amazed at the wondrous change a little bit of paint can bring about. However daring you feel, you can update the look of a room with a full coat of paint on the walls or cupboards, or even just a new color of trim. It’s a great and cheap project because it’s so easy to do yourself. Adding color to your kitchen can really make this room feel brighter.

Fabrics
Don’t underestimate the ability of fabrics to really change up the feeling of a space. It’s a low-commitment way to try on a new style in your home. Patterns, texture and color can add a spark of personality and breath of fresh air. Try a new set of curtains, reupholster your sofas and add fun pillows. Find an incredible fabric and turn it into a wall hanging or divider screen.

Lighting
Lighting is one aspect of your home that can really change the mood in an instant. Choosing lighting that’s subtle and indirect can create a cozy ambiance in a room. You can add a simple lamp to a dark corner of a room to bring it to life. Or try interesting lighting forms like recessed lighting or backlighting, such as behind a plant or statue.

Kitchen
Because people generally spend a lot of time in the kitchen, it’s a great option to renovate if you can only pick one room for time or money reasons. Change up the countertops to freshen up your kitchen, paint or install new cupboards to brighten up the space. Adding an island can provide an additional space for people to gather. Check out these kitchen inspirations to get you started.