You don’t need ₦5 million to give your home a modern, beautiful look.
In fact, affordable home decoration in Nigeria is now easier than ever — thanks to budget-friendly materials, local markets, and DIY hacks.
This post shows you 10 easy, affordable ways to upgrade your home in 2025 — whether you live in a 1-bedroom flat in Lagos or a duplex in Uyo.
🧭 Table of Contents
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Paint Your Walls Right
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Add Statement Lighting
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Use Rugs to Define Space
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Try Budget Wall Art
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Bring In Plants
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Rearrange What You Already Have
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Try Contact Paper for Furniture
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Invest in Throw Pillows
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Mirror Magic
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Shop Local at Alaba, Katangua & Jumia
1. Paint Your Walls Right
A fresh coat of paint = instant upgrade.
🎨 2025 Trendy Colors: Sage green, matte white, terracotta.
🧠 Tip: Use Prestige Paints for smooth coverage under ₦8,000/gallon.
Example: 2 gallons + brush set can transform your entire sitting room for under ₦20K.
2. Add Statement Lighting
Good lighting changes everything — and it’s cheaper than you think.
🪔 Tip: Use pendant lights or LED strips from Eko or Wuse markets for under ₦15K.
💡 DIY: Use solar-powered lights for bedrooms or entryways.
3. Use Rugs to Define Space
Rugs create warmth, divide rooms, and add texture.
🧠 Tip: Buy washable rugs from Nigerian Instagram stores or Jumia for ₦12K–₦20K.
Example: A small living room rug + one in the bedroom = under ₦40K.
4. Try Budget Wall Art
Don’t break the bank on canvas paintings.
✅ Options:
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Print A3 designs from Pinterest
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Buy from student artists (₦2K–₦5K)
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Use decals or motivational quotes
📍 Where to find: Jakande Market, Lagos or Ogbete Market, Enugu.
5. Bring In Plants
Natural, beautiful, and calming.
🪴 Options: Snake plants, pothos, succulents
🧠 Tip: Use empty paint buckets as pots and spray-paint them for a modern look.
💸 Cost: ₦2K–₦8K per plant
6. Rearrange What You Already Have
Sometimes, your home just needs a layout refresh.
🧠 Tip: Try the 60/30/10 color rule:
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60% base color
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30% accent
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10% pop (e.g. cushions, artwork)
No cost. Big results.
7. Try Contact Paper for Furniture
Give old cabinets, counters, and tables a new life.
📦 Contact paper (₦3K–₦7K/roll) can mimic marble, wood, or concrete.
📍 Available on Konga, Jumia, and local hardware shops.
8. Invest in Throw Pillows
Vibrant fabrics = instant glow-up.
🛋 Tip: Mix plain and Ankara pillow covers.
🧵 Buy fabric for ₦500/m at your local market and sew your own.
🎯 4–6 pillows = ₦8K makeover.
9. Mirror Magic
Mirrors make rooms feel bigger, brighter, better.
🪞 Tip: Buy framed mirrors from roadside vendors (₦6K–₦15K).
Use in living rooms or tight hallways.
10. Shop Local (Not Imported)
🛒 Where to find budget home décor:
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Alaba International Market, Lagos
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Katangua (secondhand imports)
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Jumia, Konga for flash deals
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Instagram stores like @myhomeandstyle
🧠 Pro Tip: Set a max budget (₦50K–₦100K) and work room by room.
