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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Sara Hesikova

I asked 5 interior designers how they refresh their home for the new year without breaking the bank – these are the 7 budget ideas that I’m stealing

Kitchen shelves displaying tableware with vintage framed art and a fern houseplant.

Ever wondered how interior designers give their own home a refresh for the New Year? I sure have – and that’s exactly why I asked 5 interior designers for budget ways they are refreshing their homes at the start of 2026.

Let’s face it, most of us aren’t looking to spend lots of money, so pro-approved budget decorating ideas are what we're really after to update our space. The interior designers I spoke to shared 7 genius ways they update their homes without breaking the bank – and I’m taking them all on board.

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