If you don’t have the time or the funds for a full home renovation, here are 12 quick interior decorating pointers to add a little excitement and style to your home:

1. Wallpaper borders: You don’t have to paint or fully cover walls to add a bit more interest. Try wallpaper borders. They come in all kinds of colors, patterns and shapes.

2. Add an Oriental Rug: Even if you already have a carpeted home, it is possible to add a brightly colored or uniquely patterned rug for a different appearance. You can place them at floor level, mid- level or up at the ceiling. Get creative!

3. Put Valances on the Window: A window valance is only a small decorative curtain. It’s much shorter and it’s only function is to look pretty on a bare window or a window with blinds.

4. Keep Your Home Organized: Okay, that doesn’t exactly sound like a decorating tip, but the more organized and uncluttered your home is, the better it will look and the more cozy it will look.

5. Try New Ceiling Lighting or a New Lamp: It’s surprising what a difference lighting can make in a apartment. Update your look with some different lighting.

6. Add Color: There are numerous ways to add color to your home. You can do it with towels, throw pillows, table skirts, folding screens, unique bedsheets and more.

7. Paint Your Cabinets: Not ready for new cabinets? If you have wooden cabinets, it is possible to very easily paint them with acrylic paint made for wood.

8. Decorate Your Walls: Add paintings, framed photographs, art-work, candle sconces or whatever fits your fancy.

9. Add Fancy Decorative Light Switch Covers: Forget about about drab and dull white or beige light covers. Add some excitement to the area.

10. Add Cushions to Your Chair: Not only will it create a fresh look for your chairs, but it could cover up some of those scratches that build up over time.

11. Switch Your Door Handles: Door handles aren’t too complicated to replace and come in many different styles and color options.

12. Add Candles, Vases or other Centerpieces to Your Tables: You can try pillar candles in various sizes placed on a decorative plate, a brightly colored vase with fresh flowers or some other distinctive centerpiece to add beauty to any space.

Not all room makeovers call for a contractor and thousands of dollars. If you have a bit of time this weekend, now’s the perfect time to get started with these terrific decorating strategies.

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