Decorating On A Budget
If you are a decorator on a budget, this is the perfect read for you. Below are some money-saving ideas for home improvement:
Recycle, Recycle, Recycle- Take a look around your home. What furnishings can be moved from one room to another to create a new look? Consider something as simply as a using a small ladder for a potted plant rack or using an old nightstand for a TV stands. You may just find that you love your \”new\” old pieces in their new place.
Do It Yourself – there are so many things that you can do on your own and all you need are raw materials and some equipment. For one, instead of buying expensive artworks, why not make your own? Artworks are not only paintings and sculptures. They can be as simple as photographs, murals or swatches of fabric. If you have a pottery or crocheting skills, display your work and your home will be alive with your own \”masterpieces.\” A truly original place of art.
Third, use your artwork. You don\’t necessarily have to be Picasso to display your artwork. Simple creative and artistic stuff you have will look nice. After all, it\’s your home you\’re decorating and not an art gallery. A collage of pictures, paper art or origami, flower arrangement, swatches of fabrics, murals, etc. are already works of art that look will make your home interior unique and artistic, even if you\’re not a real artist. See, no need to spend for a painting or whatever wall decor.
Make New Curtains- Curtain are one of the easiest things to sew and you can create an entire new look for your room for just a few dollars. You can also find many curtains at yard sales and thrift stores, if you feel you are a little bit \”sewing challenged.\”
Shop in unconventional stores – visit garage sales, flea markets, bazaars, discount stores and thrift shops. You\’ll be amazed at the prices and the goods. Before buying, check first for any stains, rip, tear or damage. In case you find an interesting piece but there\’s damage, assess how much repair it\’ll need. If it won\’t cost you much, ask for a discount, buy it then repair it. No wallowing over a missed piece.
Use area rugs – your decorating endeavor will only be called complete if you have area rugs to adorn your floors or walls with. If you don\’t wish to buy new pieces, simply switch area rugs between rooms.
Last but not the least, new lighting. To save more, just change the lights and not the whole fixture. New bulbs for instance will definitely make the house brighter. The newly polished furniture, new paint and some new decors will be more noticeable.
These are just a few of the many money-saving decorating tips you can apply. Be creative and resourceful and you\’ll have a renovated home without having to spend much.
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