How to Refresh Your Home Style for Under $100

Is your space feeling a little... stale? With a bit of creativity and under $100 in your pocket, you can transform the look and feel of your space. Here's how to refresh your home style without blowing your budget. 

1. Swap Out Throw Pillows and Blankets ($15–$50)

One of the quickest ways to change the tone of a living room or bedroom is with new textiles. Try replacing your old throw pillows with ones in bold patterns, trending colors, or soft textures like boucle or velvet. Add a new throw blanket in a contrasting color or seasonal material (light cotton in summer, chunky knits in winter).

Tip: Swap out pillow covers for under $20. Amazon has endless options. Find many here.

2. Add Greenery—Faux or Real ($5–$20 each)

A few strategically placed plants can instantly liven up any space. If you're not confident in your green thumb, opt for low-maintenance plants like pothos or snake plants—or even realistic faux ones like these.

Style hack: Place a small plant on a stack of books or use a hanging planter to add dimension.

3. Upgrade Your Lighting ($15–$40)

Changing your lighting can completely shift a room’s mood. Try a new lampshade, install a stylish plug-in wall sconce, or switch to warm-toned LED bulbs for a cozier glow.

DIY idea: Wrap your current lamp base with rope or paint it for a custom refresh.

4. Create a Mini Gallery Wall ($10–$30)

Print out some of your favorite photos, quotes, or art prints and display them in simple frames (often $5–$10 each at discount stores or secondhand).

No drill? No problem. Use removable adhesive strips to hang frames or try a ledge shelf for an easy rotation of art and photos.

5. Refresh with Scent ($10–$25)

Home styling isn’t just visual—it’s also about how a space feels. Scent plays a big role. Pick up a new candle or an essential oil diffuser that sets the mood.

Scents to try: Citrus for energy, lavender for calm, vanilla for warmth. I personally love this scent, which reminds me of the Ritz Carlton.

6. Rearrange What You Already Own (Free!)

Sometimes, all your space needs is a new layout. Swap furniture between rooms, restyle a bookshelf, or clear off a cluttered surface and start fresh.

Try this: Declutter one tabletop and restyle it with a tray, a small vase, and a candle for a chic vignette.

Budget Breakdown Example:

Item	Estimated Cost
2 Throw Pillows	$30
Small Potted Plant	$10
New Lampshade	$20
Framed Art Prints (2)	$20
Scented Candle	$10
Total	$90

Final Thought

Style doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. With a little intention and a touch of creativity, you can completely refresh your home—and fall in love with it all over again—for under $100. So light that new candle, fluff your new pillows, and enjoy your updated space. You earned it.

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