How to Quickly and Affordably Refresh Your Home?

Renovation is often seen as a huge undertaking, associated with high costs, mess, and the disruption of daily life. But what if you could refresh your home’s look without breaking the bank?

Studies show that spending time in a well-designed interior can improve not only our mood but also our concentration. So, how can you transform your home effortlessly?

1. Use What You Already Have

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to update your space, start with what you own.

• Rearrange your furniture—move it away from the walls, change its orientation, and experiment with layouts.
• Create decorative compositions with vases, artwork, and pillows, playing with colors and textures.
• Get rid of worn-out items that can’t be repaired.

If a simple rearrangement isn’t enough, add a few new accessories that match your home’s style. Mirrors, curtains, rugs, posters, throw pillows, scented candles, and flowers can make a huge difference without major investment.

2. Give Old Items a New Life

Instead of buying new furniture, consider restoring what you already own.

• Refresh old carpets, paint wooden furniture, or decorate them with patterns.
• Refinish wooden surfaces by removing old varnish, sanding along the wood grain, and degreasing with extraction benzine before applying a fresh coat of paint.
• Reupholster chairs, sofas, or armchairs—for best results, consult a professional.
• Polish chrome and brass elements with a metal polish to restore their shine.

Walls, furniture, and even old fabrics aren’t the only things you can paint—you can transform tiles as well. A fresh coat of paint on kitchen or bathroom tiles can completely change the space. Just clean and degrease the surface, then apply two or three coats of tile paint for a brand-new look.

3. Change the Color of Your Walls or Wallpaper

A fresh coat of paint or wallpaper is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to give your home a dramatic makeover.

Painting helps remove stains, refresh the space, and brighten up the room. No specialized knowledge is needed—just choose the right paint, roller, or brush (if you’re unsure which roller to use, click here), and protect your furniture, floors, and windows with painter’s plastic. Proper preparation prevents stains and splatters, making cleanup easier.

4. Add Decorative Wall Effects

A quick and stylish way to upgrade your home is by applying decorative wall finishes.

Popular options include:

• Concrete effect – a trendy, modern finish, often combined with gold or silver accents. Commonly used in stairwells and contemporary living rooms, where it contrasts with warm-colored furniture.
• Brick effect – characteristic of New York-style interiors, adding a bold, rustic touch to spaces dominated by neutral colors (white, beige, gray, black).
• Wood plank effect – ideal for rustic interiors, inspired by traditional manor houses, but also works as a contrast in modern designs. Often used on building facades for a natural wooden look.
• Rust effect & faux stone finishes – gaining popularity for their unique texture and depth.

Why are decorative effects so popular?

Not only are they cost-effective and easy to apply, but they also solve structural challenges—some walls can’t support heavy concrete or stone cladding. With decorative effects, you can achieve the same aesthetic without structural limitations.

In upcoming articles, we’ll show how to create brick and wood plank effects yourself!

Want to learn more? Contact us at 796 343 313, and we can organize a product training session with FARBY KABE at your location!

5. Refresh Silicone and Grout Lines

These small upgrades can make a big visual impact.

• Replace old silicone to refresh kitchen and bathroom joints. Use a special remover for easy application.
• Renew grout lines to brighten up your bathroom. Special grout paints can clean and recolor grout, but ensure it's mold-free before applying. Mask tile edges with painter’s tape to prevent unwanted staining.