If so, that's understandable. After looking at the same furniture, the same walls and the same dˇcor for years, who wouldn't want a change?

If you're not ready to buy a new house, consider the next best thing - sprucing up the one you have. By renovating and redecorating, you can create a more livable space now and help increase your home's value for when it's time to sell.

There are many decisions to be made when taking on a remodeling or redecorating project. If you're on a budget, don't fret. Small changes can do wonders for your home's appearance. Here are some cost-conscious tips for renovating and decorating your home with resale in mind from Robin Baron, a successful interior designer and chief executive officer of Robin Baron Home Inc., a home furnishings and interior design company:

* Work with what you already have. Often, giving an existing cabinet a new look or reaccessorizing a room is less expensive than re-doing it.

* Stay neutral. For resale purposes, play it safe by choosing timeless colors and designs that appeal to many tastes. Stay away from unusual color combinations and trendy decorating schemes that could become dated in a year or two. Keeping designs simple will help lower your costs, too.

* Choose products carefully. Are there less expensive alternatives that will give you the same look for less money? Combine a few expensive pieces with lower priced items to give the room a more upscale look.

* Get an interior designer's opinion. If you're planning to buy new furniture and accessories but lack a designer's eye for putting it all together, get advice from a professional. Think you can't afford one? You can. When you buy home furnishings and accessories from Robin Baron Home, the company's design professionals provide their interior design services - including planning, coordinating and color matching - at no cost.

* Transform your home with paint. You'll be amazed at the difference a new color can make. painting is one of the least expensive ways to give any room in your house a new look.

* Create space. If costly additions to your home are not feasible right now, create an illusion of space. Clutter can make your home appear smaller, so rid your home of clutter. Make creative use of the space you have and add light to give the home an airy feel.

To learn more, visit www.robinbaronhome.com or call (212) 262-1110, Ext. 101.