| Most people are looking for great ways to save | | | | Some of the easiest ones to install or create include |
| money on home décor, but still keep the designer | | | | mini-blinds, wood blinds, plain flat valances, square |
| look they are seeking. There are many ways to | | | | cornices, and pinch-pleated drapes. However, the array |
| accomplish this. Below are some fantastic ways to | | | | of window treatments available is endless. |
| decorate on a budget. | | | | 6. Try new shops - Such as thrift shops, consignment |
| 1. Re-use existing items: This is one of the best ways | | | | stores, and auctions to find new and interesting items. |
| to save money! In fact, you won't spend any money at | | | | You may come across a great conversation piece, or |
| all. Take an inventory of items in your home and try to | | | | an antique that is worth much more than you pay for |
| look at them in a different light. Sometimes we get so | | | | it! Online home decor catalogs are a great place to |
| used to seeing things in the same place, that we don't | | | | look for deals! |
| even consider using them in a different way. Just try | | | | 7. Illuminate! - Be sure that your new design has plenty |
| moving things around, and you may come up with | | | | of lighting. It would be a shame to spend time and |
| something you love! | | | | effort creating a new room, and the details not get |
| 2. Paint, Paint, Paint! - One of the best ways to | | | | noticed. Lighting is also a great way to add accents |
| completely change the look of a room, and for only a | | | | and unique touches to your budget design. |
| few dollars per room! Try new colors that you never | | | | 8. Don't buy everything you see - Just because it's |
| though of. Go to the paint store and pick out some | | | | cheap, it doesn't mean you should buy it. If it doesn't |
| samples. You can even buy a small container and test | | | | work for your room, you won't like it when you get it |
| it out first. Budget decorating requires that you use | | | | home. You will just be stuck with an old piece of junk |
| paint to update and change the looks of things, | | | | with nowhere to put it. Focus on buying things that you |
| whether it's a whole room, a piece of furniture, or | | | | have planned for and budgeted for. |
| creating new artwork. | | | | 9. Have a Plan - Know what furniture you need (and |
| 3. Make Artwork - This can be done by salvaging old | | | | don't need), what your color scheme is, and what your |
| items, or creating new works of art from photographs, | | | | style is. This way, you won't waste time and money |
| canvasses, or a collage of interesting items or | | | | by purchasing things that you don't need, and don't like. |
| shadowboxes. Artwork is an important part of any | | | | Budget decorating is all about know what is a good |
| interior design. | | | | deal and what isn't. You can use interior design |
| 4. Clean up your act - Clear out all the clutter so that | | | | software to plan your rooms and create 3-d |
| people can see the beautiful rooms you have created. | | | | visualizations. Online home decor stores are a great |
| Sometimes starting with a blank (or somewhat blank) | | | | place to browse and plan for home decor |
| canvas can give you a new perspective on your | | | | accessories. |
| spaces. | | | | 10. Have Fun - Don't get stressed out over your room! |
| 5. Dress your windows - You get a lot of "bang for | | | | Sometimes it takes time, and trial and error to get it |
| your buck" with window treatments, because they | | | | right. Just make sure to have fun and enjoy the |
| take up so much vertical space in the room, and draw | | | | process of making your rooms beautiful as well as |
| the eye upward. Try looking online at different types of | | | | enjoying the end result. |
| window treatments and see which kind you would like. | | | | |