Lucky Seven: 7 Budget-Friendly Decorating Tips
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 – old furnishings are not synonymous to tacky just as new furnishings are not all chic. You can still use whatever furnishings you have by simple upgrading and this you can do by polishing, re-upholstering, accessorizing or thorough cleaning. Believe it or not, these simple methods can make your old furniture and rooms look brand new. Rearranging the furniture, switching pieces and adding few accessories can transform your home for a lot less!
Apply a Coat of Paint- This is one of the best ways to change the look of a room. It’s also very affordable. You can use your imagination and choose an entirely new color scheme or use a set of stencils for a unique look. If you aren’t sure of the color, buy a small can of paint and test it out first.
Another DIY decorating you can do is making your own fabrics, such as pillow covers and curtains. There are materials for a lot less or if you’re on a tighter budget, you can use old garments or cloth that you no longer use and make them into coverings and drapes. As long as the colors still look okay, they will make for nice decors.
Fourth, use textures. Fabrics give textures of smoothness, softness, richness and such. Curtains, throw pillow covers, beddings, drapes and cushions are items where you can maximize different textures. In addition, colors and designs can also be displayed through these materials. If you have an inner seamstress in you, you can make your own curtains and pillow covers. A saving technique and a creative release. Otherwise, there are discount stores where you’ll find such fabrics in abundance.
Fifth, decorate with area rugs. Any room will look glam up with an area rug as a focal decoration or as an accessory to a piece of furniture or other decors. Round or oblong rugs are ideal for smaller rooms while a rectangular shape looks glamorous in a bigger space. An area rug that suits the room’s theme can enhance the room even more, making it more attractive and well-suited to the theme. By using it with a furniture set, a rug brings all the pieces together creating a smooth-flowing look in the room. Not all area rugs are expensive. With the wide selections, you’ll surely find pieces that meet your budget without sacrificing beauty.
Sixth, hunt the sales. Nice items are not only available in department stores or major retail outlets. If you take some time to browse around thrift shops, yard sales and flea markets, you’ll find that there are also many good finds for a lot less moolah. What’s even better is that items in these places are mostly unique in design and style that you’ll feel one in a million with an original item to adorn your home with, such as an antique chandelier or candelabra, wooden chair and table, funky lamps, frames and other decors.
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.
Decorating is a fun activity, especially when you know you won’t be worrying over the expenses. Thank heavens for the availability of goods and the diversity in choices. Area rugs for instance have such a varying selection that you won’t feel bored shopping for one. So rest assured that no matter how queer your design theme is or how tight your budget is, you’ll find good pieces to display in your home.
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