10 tips to revamping and updating your room 1. Have a clear out - I would say this is where you should start – a big clear out. Its amazing how this will change the room and refresh just be clearing out/throwing away. Get carpets/upholstery cleaned 2. Set a budget of what you want to spend and stick to it. Planning is the most important thing – Make a list of what you would like to do to that room. Paint/ New cushions/New sofa? And then see realistically what you can afford