subject: Techniques For Decorating Cheaply [print this page] You look around your home, and you are boredYou look around your home, and you are bored. The furniture has been the same for years, and you have not changed a thing as your current senior in college was roaming the house in diapers. Perhaps it's time to consider redecorating! However, will money as tight as it usually is these days, decorating cheaply may seem like a pipe dream. Never fear- here are several money saving options that will make your house seem brand new!
Consider a paint job. Decorating on a budget doesn't need to be a complete overhaul of your house. Changing one thing, drastically, can give a room a totally different feel. Are the white walls of your living room a little bland? Pick a color in the fabric of your curtains, couch, or even picture frames, and paint your walls. The color will add new life to your room, and you can usually manage to paint a room, including all of the supplies, for around $75. That wont break the bank, and it'll blow your mind. Another interesting color change? Paint your ceiling. A dark blue ceiling can make any room pop!
Cruise your local consignment and resale stores. When decorating on a budget, do not be afraid to buy used. A lot of times, consignment stores have strict standards about the level of wear and tear they will accept on their consigned pieces, so the furniture you're looking at will be in really good condition. You'll be saving 100's of dollars on pieces that will make your house look brand new. You also don't need to buy a whole new house full of furniture. A (like) new armchair, china hutch or dresser can add a new dimension to the room, and can sometimes be found for as little as $50. Now, that's decorating on a budget!
If you have the time and the will, refurbish some of the pieces you already have. That sofa that you have had for thirty years and is nearly worn white? Recover it yourself! There are a number of books, how to guides, and YouTube videos available that can show you how to do the process, and the materials are not all that expensive. A few people will find the experience relaxing, and it becomes a hobby for them. It does not have to be super expensive material, either. Browse the clearance aisles at stores like Hobby Lobby to find upholstery material for cheap! If it becomes something you are good at, you can even do it on a regular basis and make money off of it.
