3 Ways to Upgrade Your Home on a $1,000 Budget

By Lindsay Jackman, Zillow

Whether you’re hoping to make your home more comfortable to live in or trying to broaden its appeal for a quick sale, small updates can be a win-win. But home improvement projects can be tricky because if you spend too much, you may not get the return on that investment.

To add value to your home, focus on two categories. First, adding function to the home is a given. You will love that update, and so will future buyers. The second is adding charm and character, which will make your home a happier place for you, and can be an advantage when it’s on the market.

For the relatively small renovation budget of $1,000, you can complete any one of the following projects, boosting the appeal and value of your home.

Regardless of which upgrade you choose, you can’t go wrong with these cosmetic and functional home updates. With a modest investment, you’ll immediately enhanced your home with charm and usability anyone would love.

Photos courtesy of White Buffalo Styling Co.

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Lindsay Jackman is the stylist and designer behind The White Buffalo Styling Co. She believes that beauty can be found in the everyday and encourages her readers to continue on their personal journeys of style discovery! On her blog, she shares all things from entertaining and styling tips to simple DIYs and renovation advice, all with a daily dose of style.