Low Budget Decorating Ideas
It’s hard to keep your home looking trendy and well decorated when times are financially tight but there are ways to decorate your home on a tight budget and keep it looking fresh and new.
Shop at Home
Don’t overlook items you already have, even if you hate it you may be able to refurbish, stain or paint it or use it in a different room or unexpected way.
Hit the Sales
Hit the sales – the yard and garage and estate sales that is. Look for other people’s discards that are sturdy and have good lines, if the bones are there then you can make something out of it. Remember that distressed objects have just as much charm as new ones.
Make it Yourself
Learn to do as much of your own home decorating as you can, the painting, sewing, a little light electrical, some carpentry. Challenge yourself and you may discover a hidden talent or a new hobby.
Don’t Match
Forget about the matchy matchy catalogue rooms. Go for more eclectic things, a mismatched look is easier to afford and more fun to work with.
Consider the Walls
Paint is fairly inexpensive so painting your walls can give the whole room a quick boost. Bright bold colors are exciting and can invigorate a room. Warm neutrals can recede into the background and let your furniture and artwork pop.
photo credit: Jeremy Levine Design
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