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Design on a Budget
Let’s get to decorating on a budget. Most people I know (unless you are part of that 1% with lots of extra cash) want a well-designed house; however we need to do it on budget. Don’t let that deter you from creating a beautiful, functional house. Here are a few tips:
Reorganise
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Furniture can unintentionally create dividers and depending on placement, could make a room end very abruptly or start awkwardly. Think about the activities that take place in your room and ensure that your layout is functional. Does your current layout allow for maximum utilization and natural flow? Play with different layouts to determine what is best for you. Another more obvious tip, is to declutter and find a home for all your personal items.
Repurpose/ DIY
Have a look around your home for items you can reuse. Change an old lamp shade with a new one or instead of replacing it, painting over it works just as well. Create wall art out of scrap pieces of fabric and add a frame for that finished look. There are loads of ideas out there to recreate and create home décor from things you already have or out of things you can find that are inexpensive. Don’t limit yourself; let your creativity run wild.
Throw Pillows
Throw pillows are a nice way to add new life on a dime. There are many local home goods stores with a variety of throw pillows. They can be used to introduce colours or even a theme to your space and pull your look together. You can also go to the local fabric stores and get your own fabric to create some gorgeous throw pillows.
Paint
It is said that paint can take years off a building. I believe that to be the gospel. You don’t have to paint every room in the house. As a matter of fact, painting an accent wall or even just the trimming, can have maximum impact. Just be sure to find a colour that works with the look you want to create.
Ambience
The scent of a house can have a positive or negative effect on its occupants and their guest. Get some scented candles; it defuses to create the atmosphere you want in your home. Another mood booster is adding greenery to your space in the form of plants or even flowers. These inexpensive elements can add a whole lot of charm and life to your space.
