Are you ready to give your kitchen a fresh new look? Do you want to give your living room a makeover? If this sounds like you, but you don’t necessarily want to drain your bank account, the good news is you don’t have to.
Decorating your home on a budget is totally possible, all it takes is a little creativity and smart shopping skills. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to decorate your home, here’s what you need to know.
Don’t Forget Secondhand
So many people are used to buying things brand new that they forget the magic of buying second-hand. Not only can you save yourself a considerable amount of money, but you can actually often find much more interesting pieces of furniture and artwork when you buy used! And after all, who wants to look just like everybody else and have the same house as everybody else?
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DIY Your Decor
If you love decorating your home, then you’re going to love learning the art of DIY. DIY decor is a great way to unleash your inner artist, and also save yourself a lot of money. After all, why buy expensive decor when you can make it yourself?
All it takes are a few craft supplies and some ideas. If you don’t have the money to be able to pay for a $600.00 painting, then make one yourself! It’s as simple as going to the thrift store and buying a canvas and painting over it.
If you don’t have any ideas for what to paint, then why not go on Pinterest and find something that inspires you? You could either use that as a guide, or do a full-fledged copy. Just make sure that it’s not something that’s copyrighted, and you should be OK.
Rearrange
As Glenda the good witch of Oz said famously to Dorothy, “you already had what you were looking for all this time.” You may be surprised to find that everything you need to breathe new life into your house is already there.
Why not move your furniture around, and give your house a new look? Take a look at what you already own, and try swapping things around. Rethink your layout, and swap out a few items between rooms. Sometimes it’s as simple as rethinking your layout and it could feel like an entirely new home.
Use a Fresh Coat of Paint
Sometimes all we need is a little bit of color. Use a fresh coat of paint, and refresh your space with a new shade. Whether you decide to go a little darker or lighter, a new coat of paint will give your home an instant refresh.
While you’re at it, why not play around with a few different accent walls? Not only can it be cheaper than painting all of your walls, but it can also look more chic only having one wall painted a different color.
