24 economic ways to design your home if you live in Malaysia

The entrance hall is often ignored in decorating. Add some interest with bold and contrasting colours and expand your home's design.

Give your ceiling new live with a fresh coat of paint. Even better if they're in contrasting colours.

Night stands are a cheap way to add character and purpose to the bedroom. Oriental stands add even more pizzazz.

Of course, wall art is one of the most economical ideas with the greatest amount of styling possibilities.

Reupholstering or simply buying a slipcover will update your living room and make it look like you have a brand new sofa.

Install curtains that match the theme of the room they're placed in. These black and white paisley curtains go great with the neutral city scape bed cover.

Build your own hanger with durable pieces of timber and personalise it with space for potted plants and shoes.

Adding greenery to the home is just as important for health as it is for aesthetics. Bring life into your home the fun and cheap way with a hanging garden.

Got a bunch of old books you're not reading anymore? Put them to better use as a small bedside table, or stack and display them proudly in the living room.

When separating spaces, nothing gives you more options than glass. It's cheaper than wood in material and installation cost, and it leaves your room feeling more spacious because of the transparent nature of glass.

On the other hand, multifold partitions like this are even cheaper ways to separate spaces, and their mobile, so you can change your look at the drop of a hat.

If you're looking for ways to brighten up your home, think about installing a skylight. They keep things bright throughout the day.

If you want to add a bit more upscale class to your home without paying outrageous prices, consider optical illusions with wallpaper. That stone wall in the back isn't actually a stone wall, but a beautifully placed piece of wallpaper that gives this room a charming and high-end touch for about 140MYR.

A stylish and economical way of decorating with lights is to use old mason jars. This look contributes to the industrial or eclectic aesthetic, but you could get away with it with the modern or rustic style too.

Give your guests a warm welcome with a few potted plants or a small garden at your entrance. It's a cheap way to add some decoration and make your home more inviting.

Jazz up your living room with geometric patterns in an area rug.

If your brick walls are looking old and tired, perk them up with a fresh coat of paint and give your home a whole new look.

Add extra light and storage in your hallway by buying a simple and slim table. Place lamps and decorative items on top, and keep your shoes below.

Mirrors boost any room's style, with or without cool lights like these. But with this kind of mirror, you're also adding functionality.

Floating shelves are easy and cheap to install and are especially practical in the kitchen for storing frequently used items.

When updating the home, you can't forget to keep the dining room in style with the rest. This of course gets quite expensive after a while, so opt for simple furniture like the set we see here.

Add interest to your space with DIY decoration. These wooden crates house delicate wine bottles, and although the idea is as simple as can be, it imparts a sophisticated aesthetic.

Get rid of that unnecessary bed frame and go for the futon look. It's much cheaper and frees up your bedroom for even more decorative items.

Coordinate your wall art with your upholstery and get some matching pillow covers.

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