You might be thinking about updating and refreshing your home for summer. Luckily, today's trends are more affordable than ever. From bouclé cushions to accent walls, you can jazz up your space without spending a fortune. Here are some of our favorite trends and how much they'll cost.
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Living Wall Art ($319 and up)
Summer 2024 design trends are all about natural living, which means opening your blinds or curtains to let in lots of light and maybe even adding a living wall (or moss wall art) to your living area or bathroom.
Prices for living walls vary widely, and while there's no limit to how much you can spend on a professionally installed living wall, this Moss Wall Art from Wayfair is wallet-friendly at just $319.
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Indoor trees and plants ($20 to $70)
If you feel a moss wall is too much of an investment or you don't have the wall space to hang moss, consider putting a plant or indoor tree in your living room or bedroom. This indoor cat palm from Home Depot is a great indoor plant because it grows about 3 to 4 feet tall and thrives in moderate sunlight. It has air purifying properties that remove toxins from the air. You can find plants like this one for $20 to $70 depending on the size and variety.
Smart Lighting ($30 to $87)
Smart technology adds style and convenience to the modern home, creating the perfect blend of natural living and high-tech design. Professionally installed, advanced smart home systems can cost tens of thousands of dollars. But you can stay on budget and upgrade the various components over time, controlled using a consumer smart home hub like Hubspace.
The Denning 13-inch Brushed Nickel Smart Voice-Controlled LED Light from The Home Depot's Home Decorators Collection works with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or The Home Depot Hubspace app. If you're upgrading your home's lighting, there's no reason not to opt for smart components, especially since the price is less than regular lighting.
Large Mirrors ($56 to over $300)
Mirrors reflect light, making a space feel bigger and brighter. An oversized mirror can be leaned against a wall or hung over a door, suggests The Glass Guru. Be sure to choose a mirror in a frame that matches the room for a unified look.
This metal arch mirror from Wayfair is just $76, but you could spend more (or less) depending on the size and style of mirror you want.
Big, bold tiles in unexpected places ($500-$1000+)
Tiles are not only used in bathrooms, but also in dining rooms, living rooms, and even walls. The bigger and bolder the design, the better. Floor & Décor has a variety to suit every budget. For under $500, you can decorate an accent wall with Pianetto Monaco Noir honed porcelain tiles.
Accent Walls (Under $40)
If $500 is too much for your budget, you can create a focal point in any room with a simple lick of paint. Accent walls remain a popular way to infuse a space with personality and visual interest. A gallon of Behr paint sells for about $40 at Home Depot, which is more than enough to cover one wall in a 12-foot by 12-foot room. If you want to save even more, check out the bargain bins, where stores sell “missed tints,” or paint that customers have rejected, at a discount.
Boucle Pillows ($23 to $50+)
USA Today's Reviewed calls bouclé “one of the biggest design trends of 2024.” This fabric is a popular upholstery alternative to velvet, adding texture and visual interest to any room. If you're not ready to upgrade your couch, why not bring a little bouclé into your home with some fun cushions? Pottery Barn sells bouclé cushion covers for under $25 to add to your existing cushions. You can also choose cushions filled with down (or down alternatives) for under $50. Colors range from bright cardinal reds to neutral ivory and camel to match any design aesthetic.
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