Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need extremely deep pockets to give your home a makeover. A little creativity, thriftiness and leveraging new-age financial solutions will help you make your space Instagram-worthy despite budgeting concerns.
Here are five ways in which you can redecorate your home on a small budget and be a hit at your next dinner party!
Shop from local thrift stores: Thrift shops, both physical or online are a gold mine for one-of-a-kind treasures. From an antique clock to an ornate jewellery box to a beautiful Sheesham chest, you can find amazing accent pieces for pocket-friendly prices.
Take the DIY route: DIY projects to revamp your home or room can be a lot of fun. There are abundant articles and videos with step-by-step guidance to make DIY things. You can create a herb garden, build a planter for your balcony, create a pendant light with glass bottles or cane, paint a nameplate, refresh a dresser…the list is endless! If you are not too confident about your artistic skills, you can take up simple things.
Jazz up the walls: The easiest way to give your room a brand new look is to change up the walls. There are varied things you can do, the most basic is to add a pop of colour. Pick a wall that has maximum impact and paint it with a colour that appeals to you. It will instantly bring the room alive. Another simple idea is to create a memory wall. You can add pictures, memorabilia or knick-knacks from your travels. Lastly, you can simply add mirrors as it creates an illusion of more space and adds a bit of quirk. However, pick one of these ideas. Remember, less is more!
Add illumination: You will be surprised by how much changing the lighting can uplift your space. You can add bright lights or mood lighting in cosy corners. You can also add spotlights or fairy lights on your memory wall. Alternatively, buy a lampshade to brighten up your reading nook.
Buy budget-friendly furniture and home furnishings: Simple things like rugs, good quality bed sheets, throws on chairs, curtains etc. can add a lot of character to your home. You can also add an accent chair, a unique book-shelf, a trendy study table, a modern cabinet, and more, to add utility as well as beauty to your home.
FlexiPay – Easy financing solution for all your shopping needs
To make your purchases stress-free at Ikea, Nilkamal Ltd, Myntra and many other stores and websites, you can leverage the power of HDFC Bank FlexiPay. It is a convenient and easy to use- ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ mode of payment. FlexiPay allows you to make purchases without paying upfront; instead, you can repay later – depending on the tenure you choose.
While checking out after shopping, select FlexiPay as your payment option at the billing counter or payment page of a website/app. Enter your HDFC Bank Debit Card details and enjoy the privilege of shopping now and paying later. Basis the tenure you have opted for, the amount will be auto-debited from your bank account.
Features of FlexiPay:
Interest-free period: Repay the credit within 15 days at no extra cost; interest-free.
Flexible repayment: The repayment tenure ranges from 15 days to 90 days.
Affordable interest - The interest charges for 30, 60, and 90 days is Rs. 70 per month on the purchase of Rs. 3,000.
Zero charges: No hidden charges; zero convenience and processing fees.
Credit available anytime and anywhere: You can avail of an instant credit of Rs. 1000 to Rs. 60,000 - 24x7. FlexiPay can be used on both, in-store and online purchases.
With the FlexiPay credit option, you can give you’re a facelift without any budgeting concerns. Click to shop now!
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