Interior designers reveal 12 ways to make your home look better without buying anything

Cheyenne LentzJul 7, 2020, 20:13 IST

There are a few ways to upgrade your room at no cost.Shutterstock

Insider asked three designers to share their best decorating tips that didn't cost any money to follow.
Some of the best ways to spruce up your space include decluttering, moving pillows from one room to another, and color-coding your bookshelves.
Interior designers also suggested people use leftover paint or wildflowers and branches from outside to decorate to their homes.

To figure out how, Insider asked three interior designers for their best tips on sprucing up a room without spending any money.

Here's how you can upgrade your home without buying anything new.

First off, decluttering your space can make a huge difference.

Decluttering can make your space look lighter, too. Shutterstock

You may want to scrub the rugs by hand. Shutterstock

Fruit can look beautiful and purposeful when placed in a bowl. Shutterstock

You can organize your books by color or size. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images

Maybe some items from your attic should see the light of day. nicolamargaret/Getty Images

Try moving your nightstand to the other side of the bed or angling your couch in a new direction. Shutterstock

You can also use paint to create an accent wall in your room. Getty Images/Paul Bradbury

While walking outside, you may be lucky enough to find some fresh wildflowers to bring back to your home. Shutterstock

A bit of paint can upgrade a piece of decor. Shutterstock

Your couch throw pillows may look even better in your bedroom. Shutterstock

You can also use electric tape to keep some wires in place. Shutterstock

You can also take a walk down memory lane as you flip through old photo albums. Shutterstock