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Just like fashion, paint styles can change with the season. If you’re ready to update your home just in time for fall or winter, check out these up-and-coming paint color trends to add to your palette: Whites Although it may seem like a boring, go-to paint color, using white to paint a commonly used room will provide a clean, fresh feel to the atmosphere. For families that avoid white paint like the plague, it may be time to think again. It’s possible to use white paint in a family room by strategically painting with dry-erase paint. This type of paint is easy to wipe clean with baby wipes or Windex to get rid of stains and sticky little fingerprints.

Even if you have small children, you can continue to enjoy pure white walls to set the tone in a living room or den. Blues Although shades of blue may be synonymous with spring and summer, blue hues can work well in fall and winter, depending on the intensity. Deep shades of blue, like blueberry or ocean blue, can pair well with a fall color palette that includes chocolate brown and forest green. A dark blue can be used to create a classic tone in a room, especially when using marine blue or navy. Consider pairing navy blue with cream to decorate a central room in the house, like a kitchen or home office. Browns Although shades of brown may seem like a no-brainer for fall and winter, they work best when paired with snowy hues, like soft gray or frosty blue. By using these cool colors with a warm brown tone, you can set the scene in a living area or master bedroom. If you have a winter wonderland on your mind, consider using several warm shades of brown with gold undertones to brighten up a chilly day; paint colors like brown coriander, golden citrine, and natural cream will work well in combination to make a living area or guest bedroom feel warm and inviting.

Charcoal As an accent color, charcoal is trending this season, pairing well with creamy neutral shades and deep pops of color, like cinnamon red. When decorating with charcoal as a paint color, try to picture a warm, blazing fire. Charcoal can serve as an accent shade in conjunction with a neutral color; use a dark vibrant shade like deep red or hunter green to provide balance. If you’re not ready for a bold burst of color just yet, consider using charcoal and a neutral color like steam with a warm fall hue like brown pear or saddle tan. Although many people wouldn’t think to pair charcoal with a golden shade of brown, it again provides contemporary balance when used as an accent. Updating your home with fall and winter paint color trends is one way to makeover your space on a budget. These hues of the season are both eye-catching and exciting, providing the perfect backdrop to make an excellent first impression with entertaining guests.

When it comes to home decorating, you can dramatically enhance your home without breaking the bank. Here are five simple ways you can update your home while on a budget.

1) Paint is always going to give you the biggest bang for your buck. Bright or bold color can add drama. You can do different walls in shades of the same hue or pick up a few colors drawn from the room’s fabrics and accessories. If you are up to a challenge, use painting tape or stencils to create shapes and patterns.

2) Accents and accessories bring out your personality. Spread candles throughout your home to give a cozy feel. Old postcards or photos printed in black and white or sepia make inexpensive artwork when framed. For your living room a collection of fun, colorful, or graphically interesting throw pillows transform any old sofa instantly. New towels with matching shower curtain combined with a jar of soap and a plant makes a bathroom into a relaxing getaway. Collection of different size house plants in matching ceramic pots bring warmth to any room.

3) Lighting can make or break a room. Consider three key lighting principles to show off your home and its design: ambient lighting infuses a room and gives a glow; task lighting provides light for specific activities and areas; and spotlights show-off artwork or reflect light. You can also have some fun with lighting by using colored light bulbs. Refresh that old lamp by buying a new shade.

4) Invest in a set of curtains to add lushness bring focal point to windows. Any standard, store-bought curtains can tie a room together effortlessly. Make sure that the color is represented somewhere else in the room. Embellish these window dressings with borders or tassels.

5) Refresh furniture with stylish slipcovers. A slipcover can hide unattractive upholstery, add a dash of color to a room, introduce a new style, or perform a seasonal makeover by adding a holiday mood to a room.

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