Revamp house by spending less money

Source: Economic Times.
Want to do up your house without spending big bucks? Fret not, a little bit of planning and loads of innovation can make the same articles in your house look really new, cheerful and absolutely fresh! Here are easy ways to a new looking home---
Move a little bit, here 'n' there
Start by arranging the furniture. Decide the focal point of the room. Set furniture around the focal point. That should change the look of the room. Consider the traffic patterns through your living space. Make sure all pieces of furniture are accessible and uncluttered, but be careful not to make the room appear vacant. Use angles when placing furniture. Offsquare angles make the room warmer, and gives it a casual, lived-in elegance. Sofas or other large pieces of furniture need space away from the wall. Just pull the entire piece away from the wall 3/4 either evenly or at an angle. Decorative tables don't necessarily have to go on either end of the couch or love seat. Try using just one.
Recreate from the old for a new look
Work on the foyer, the entrance of your house as it makes the first impression. Your foyer gives your guest their first, and last impression of your home. You should make it warm, inviting and cosy. Colour is one of the most important ways to create warmth. Once you've decided on a colour theme, use it like a thread that runs throughout your home. Artwork is an answer for an empty entryway . Update your old photo or painting, with a new frame or matting. If you are a collector, this area of your home is a great place to display your collectibles.
Go fabric to really work it up
Use fabric to colour tables and chairs. Fabric softens the corners and gives the room a more relaxed look. Decorating with fabric can be very expensive , and until you firmly decide on the print, colour and texture, you can use sheets. Puddle up sheets or maybe use two at angles to each other. Or tie knots in them to give them an interesting and unusual look.
Personalise the decor of your home
Mix many types of furniture within one room, and still maintain an overall look of continuity . Spruce up everything, whether an expensive new sofa, an antique chaise or a hand-medown from a family member with throws and pillows. Try a homemade afghan, a Mexican co tton weave, a chenille throw, or a sale rack goodie to achieve a soft, warm, cosy feel. Pillows are a welcome addition to any couch or love seat, adding comfort as well as beauty. At the sides of your sofas and chairs you can place a stack of books, a basket, or some personal memento.
Accessorise big time
Place lamps and other lighting fixtures wisely , to accent your favorite parts of the room. Create spaces between furniture. Link them with a coordinating area rug. Books are terrific decorating items. Place them on the mantel with candles and plants. Add pictures, things collected over your lifetime-anything that is of importance to you.