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There is no rule that says that home decorating has to be very expensive. Where is the rule that says all decorations have to be original artwork? Why do people think that home decorations have to follow a single theme? To create layers of character why not use more than one color scheme or theme? It is absolutely possible to decorate a home on a low budget and still create a beautiful environment. It is possible to decorate your home from top to bottom without having to spend more money than you want to. You can decorate your home without the help of a professional. You can decorate your home without spending tons of money if you follow our advice.
Don't go overboard too quickly-start small. When you start decorating, start with a few pieces that you really like and then build the rest of your scheme around them. Save your money and use it to buy the things you truly love instead of choosing more expensive items that you don't care about as much.
If you go to fast to soon you'll be more likely to feel the "redecorating itch." If you go slowly and steadily you'll have more time to search out those decorative items that you really want. If you go slowly you'll create a better overall feel for your home.
Even dumpsters can be great places to find decorative items. Do you live near an apartment complex or in a neighborhood that constantly has people moving in and out? Visit these types of neighborhoods regularly. Many people get desperate at moving time and will toss out beautiful decorative items and furnishings in the interest of saving space in the moving van. Don't turn up your nose, it is possible to furnish your whole apartment using only the things that you "find" during a trip around the neighborhood. Don't forget to double check that your "found" item is actually yours to find. All you have to do is knock on the door and ask if you can take what is on the curb.
Think outside the box! There are plenty of things in your home that can be repurposed to be decorative. Why not hang your pots and pans on your kitchen walls so that they can be decorative as well as practical? If you put your cookery on the walls, you won't have to dig through the cabinets to find it!
Julia Child hung her pots and pans on pegs. What about the quilt that your great aunt gave to you? Would it look good up on a wall? Who says that quilts and blankets only belong on beds and couches? What other everyday items can you put to decorative use?
Getting a bargain when you decorate your home is possible. There are deals to be had both through the internet and offline as long as you don't forget that, just because something is new, doesn't mean that it is better than something older. Used items can be great finds! Once in a while you'll realize that you don't need to buy a single thing. Finding something used or on sale and refurbishing it to make something new is another way to save money on home decorating. If you keep a lookout for them, you can find great sales just about everywhere. Take your time and really search. Affordably decorating your home shouldn't be a problem at all.
