If you recently bought a fixer-upper but don't have a lot of money to fully fix it up quite yet, there are a few affordable things that you can do to bring your home from the 1800's into this century. 

Interior Paint

Paint can really transform the entire feel and appearance of your home. If your house is covered in dated paint colors and wallpaper, then a few fresh coats of paint will transform your whole space. And although you can try to paint your whole house yourself, you can also hire an interior painting service to help you tackle the job. 

When you are choosing paint colors go with something that's light and neutral such as a white or grey; both of which are popular paint colors in interior design right now. If you are having a hard time deciding on paint colors for your space, you can buy small paint samples and paint little patches on your wall to see how they look in different types of light. Companies like Integrity Painting, Inc can help with this.

Light Fixtures

Believe it or not, installing new light fixtures on your own is fairly easy to do; as long as you follow all of the safety precautions like turning off your breaker box. By getting rid of outdated light fixtures, you can really add a more modern vibe to your entire house. And remember that you don't have to do one light fixture throughout your entire house; you can get creative and do one that is a bit different in every room; just make sure that you choose the same finish throughout. For instance, if you choose brass then make sure that you stick to brass everywhere in your house for a more cohesive and uniform look. 

New Draperies

If you have old, worn out blinds or curtains on your windows, then it's time to invest in some new draperies. When choosing draperies, you can go with a solid color or pattern which can be fun to add to any space. One rule to consider when you are choosing draperies is that they should barely kiss the ground or they can even puddle on the ground. Just make sure that they aren't too short. 

Fixing up a home can be a lot of fun, but it can be really expensive as well. Use these tips to make small but significant home improvements to your home without breaking the bank.