When you come home from work, the last thing you want to see is your room looking as frazzled and drained out as you. You want to makeover your home, but you don't know where to start! You don't even have the money to hire a professional for the job. Fear not, all is not lost. I'm going to give you a few easy hints and tips for bringing back life and energy to your room, without burning a hole in your pocket.



Cleaning ? Chances are good that you have stacks of old books, magazines, and newspapers just gathering dust in corners, inside closets, everywhere. Plus lots more of shoes, clothes, and toys, especially if you have kids. These all damage the character of your room, and instead make it look like a untidy junkyard rather than a warm, comfortable area to rest and relax. Vacuum or clean the upholstery, curtains, rugs, and the floors. Remove all your decorative collectibles and give each piece a thorough cleaning, and polish up the tables and surfaces.

Rearrange ? No matter the size of your room, pull the furniture away from the walls. It does not matter how big or small your room is; get them out and rearrange them in small groups near the middle of the room, or at interesting angles facing a focal point. Do you have a narrow room? Try arranging the sofa diagonally to make it appear larger.

The focal point ? If your room is lacking a focal point, try painting one wall in a different, but coordinating color, that complements the rest of your room and furnishings. The newly painted wall will instantly become the focal point of the room. Try placing your favorite piece of furniture against the new wall to complete the look. You can also decorate the wall with interesting art work or a large ornately framed mirror, or something unique and interesting. When you use a mirror, though, make sure that it's reflecting a pleasant view. If your room already has a nice focal point, you can just repaint your entire room instead, to create a fresh, new atmosphere.

Add some greens ? Green plants and bright flowers can immediately transform any room from dreary to delightful. Use plants of varying heights and species for interest Keep your plants in good health and well-trimmed. A dying plant always adds negative vibes to any ambience. If you have poor lighting, you can opt for silk greenery instead.

Get new lamps ? Nothing can make your room look more outdated and stale than lamps from the sixties, so remove those outdated lamps from your room and replace them with new, unique ones. Look for unique, interesting lamps that will make a bold statement, and you'll be sure to find a few that reflects your personality and individuality, as well as matching the theme of your room. Look for lighting with three-way switches; this offers you a variety of lighting options to set the mood in your room.

There you go! These are just a few of the ideas you can immediately put to use to breathe new life into your frazzled room. All it takes is your creativity, imagination, and some elbow grease. Your efforts will ultimately result in a fresher, more interesting, and more vibrant home. Use these ideas and add your own to redecorate your home, one room at a time!