Search for budget materials

We all know that building materials cost a fortune. First of all, you will need wallpaper, primer, putty and additional tools for repairs. The right decision would be to go to a hardware store and ask the sellers what kind of wallpaper is left.

In most cases, they are sold for pennies with a good discount. A small piece is enough to decorate the open part of the wall, and what is left behind the cabinet does not need to be re-glued, it is not visible anyway.

See an example of a budget renovation in a two-room apartment with before and after photos.

wallpaper in the store

The same option is relevant with paint – the last bucket will be sold to you several times cheaper, but in this case you will have to visit more than one store to find compatible shades.

You can ask about the remains of materials from friends who have recently completed renovations, or in the thematic group of your city. Many people have materials that are just stored, but it is a pity to throw them away. Offer to buy them for a minimum price, some will offer to take them for free.

For inspiration, look at examples of kitchen and hallway renovations with before and after photos.

Budget replacement

Situations often occur in which you cannot do without the help of workers. Think of a workaround.

Let’s say you have very poor lighting in the room. Changing the wiring and making additional leads for the chandelier is expensive. In this case, ingenuity will work – connect a garland with bright bulbs and illuminate most of the room.

garland on the wall

Cheap and cheerful. In most cases, if you approach it creatively, you can pass it off as a design idea.

Adhesive LED strips will look unusual and interesting, not every apartment has one. Make this not just a budget replacement, but a highlight in your interior.

Want to save money – do it yourself

It is not necessary to buy expensive curtains or decorative lamps for crazy money. Show your imagination and try to make a decoration with your own hands. Perhaps it will not turn out as good as in production, but this product will have its own chic and highlight, which will definitely make your interior more interesting.

The main thing is not to be afraid to try, especially since the materials used will cost several times less than the finished product. Video tutorials on the Internet will be a great help for those who do not know how to make a nightstand or beautifully paint an old cabinet.

restored chest of drawers

Don’t be afraid to sell your services

In the 21st century, thanks to the means of communication, you can solve a huge number of problems. Use the Internet and offer your services in exchange for building materials.

Maybe you are an excellent musician or know physics well. Offer your services at a city site in exchange for building materials.

search the Internet for materials

Sort out your junk

If you dig into your piles of trash that you feel sorry to throw away, you can find interesting things. They can be useful for decorating your interior. Old dresses, metal parts, anything can be used to decorate your apartment with unusual and new things.

Completely useless things can be thrown out so as not to clutter a small apartment.

old suitcases as a nightstand

Working help for a recommendation

You can always find novice repair teams that you can offer to do work in exchange for a good recommendation. Nowadays, no one will go to workers without real reviews, and it is difficult to promote and attract people to your services with such competition in the market.

So the option of working for a review can help solve a number of problems that would require spending a huge amount of money. The costs will consist only of materials.

recommendation to a friend

Help from the state

If you need money for repairs due to unfavorable conditions, for example, due to a leaking roof. It is possible to ask the state for financial assistance.

Remember that this process can take a lot of time and waste a lot of nerve cells. A serious attitude and a clear defense of your opinion can play into your hands.

filling out papers

As you can see, everything can be solved, even without a huge amount of money, you can make repairs in your apartment. Approach this issue with creativity, look for possible options for finding materials. You can improve your living conditions yourself and without large financial costs.