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If you don’t have the time or the money for a complete home renovation, here are 12 quick interior decorating pointers to add some 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 Antique Rug: Even if you already have a carpeted space, you can add a brightly colored or uniquely patterned rug for a different look. 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 seriously sound like a decorating tip, but the more organized and uncluttered your home is, the better it will look and the more comfortable it will look.

5. Try Creative Ceiling Lighting or a Modern 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 so many 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 simply paint them with acrylic paint made for wood.

8. Decorate Your Walls: Add paintings, framed photographs, fine art, candle sconces or whatever suits your fancy.

9. Add Fancy Decorative Light Switch Covers: Forget about drab and boring white or beige light covers. Add a bit of excitement to the area.

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

11. Change Your Door Handles: Door handles aren’t too difficult to change and come in many different designs and color options.

12. Add Candles, Vases or some other Centerpieces to Your Tables: You can try pillar candles in many different shapes placed on a decorative plate, a brightly colored vase with fresh flowers or another different centerpiece to add beauty to any room.

Not all room makeovers require 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 wonderful decorating suggestions.