5 Easy Weekend Home Refreshes Under $50
Sometimes the smallest home updates make the biggest impact — and weekends are the perfect time to refresh a room or two. If you’re looking for simple, budget-friendly ways to make your home feel new again, here are five quick refreshes you can complete in under an hour.
1. Swap Out Tired Throw Pillows
A pop of color, texture, or pattern instantly updates a living room. For a modern DFW feel, look for earthy neutrals, chunky textures, or soft geometric prints. And yes, that means skipping the cute holiday or “themed” pillows.
2. Refresh Your Front Porch
First impressions matter, whether you're welcoming guests or preparing your home to hit the market.
Try this mini-makeover:
A new doormat
Seasonal potted plant
Sweep and wipe the entry
Updated house numbers (if yours are faded)
3. Re-Style a Bookshelf
A cluttered shelf can overwhelm a room. A styled shelf elevates it.
A simple formula:
Group items in sets of three
Mix heights (books + decor)
Add something natural like a small plant or candle
4. Update a Bathroom
A quick polish, new hand towels, and a refreshed countertop vignette can make even an older bathroom feel boutique-hotel fresh. Keep surfaces simple and clean to lighten the space.
5. Bring the Outdoors In
Fresh greenery always works. Eucalyptus stems, a fern, or a small house plant can lift a room instantly. (Trader Joe’s is always a win here!)
Sources & Inspiration
These refresh ideas reflect commonly recommended styling and staging practices from trusted home and lifestyle publications, including:
HGTV – known for simple, budget-friendly décor updates and weekend DIY ideas
Better Homes & Gardens – accessible design advice for refreshing living spaces
The Spruce – practical guidance on styling, decluttering, and creating balanced interiors
Realtor.com Home Improvement – industry-backed insights on low-cost updates that influence buyer appeal
These outlets consistently emphasize that small, inexpensive changes—like lighting updates, greenery, entryway improvements, and restyled shelves—can meaningfully elevate a home’s look and feel.
Want Help Deciding Which Refreshes Will Make the Biggest Impact?
If you’re planning a move in 2026 — or you simply want your home to feel more updated — I can create a customized Luxe Lane Refresh Plan based on your home, your style, and your goals. Reply “Refresh Plan” and I’ll send it your way.