5 Tips for Decorating on a Limited Budget
With Spring just around the corner, a lot of people will be looking to not only clean their living spaces, but also spruce them up a bit.
This can be a challenge if you are on a tight budget.
However, there are ways to redecorate that don't have to cost more money than you are willing to spend.
Use the following 5 tips as guidance when you're planning on redecorating with limited funds.
1.
Paint.
Consider painting the walls, the floor (yes, if you have wood plank floors, this is possible), the molding, the ceiling or the furniture.
Any or all of these would greatly impact a room.
Just choosing one element would, of course, require less money, so choose whatever fits your particular budget.
Painting an accent wall in a living or dining room makes a big difference.
Painting your wood furniture pieces all the same color can change the look and feel of a room and also helps to tie together a set of mismatched furniture.
2.
Slipcover.
Upholstered furniture can look worn after only a few years, depending on the amount of wear-and-tear it is subjected to on a daily basis.
Consider refreshing these pieces (or just one piece) with a new cover.
Again, your particular budget will determine what you can spend.
At the pricier end, a professional upholsterer can make custom slipcovers to your exact specifications, while at the less expensive end, you can either sew them yourself if you're handy that way (but do not attempt slipcovers as your first sewing project; they are not simple) or you can purchase ready-made covers that are available in an array of sizes, colors, patterns and textures.
The least expensive option would be to cover the furniture with a large throw or blanket; tucked properly into the furniture, this is a quick and easy decorating fix.
3.
Research.
Read decorating books and magazines (at the library, of course; you're on a budget, remember?), watch decorating shows and surf the web for decorating sites that emphasize thriftiness.
Glean your ideas from these sources.
There is a ton of information out there for the taking regarding ways to stretch your decorating dollar.
Take full advantage of them.
4.
Rearrange.
Sometimes just moving the furniture around the room can make a world of difference.
Be sure to draw out your plans first before moving large and/or heavy pieces of furniture only to find that you need to put them back again because you misjudged the amount of space required.
Check the research you conducted for a book, magazine or website that has tools for designing a room's layout.
5.
Accessorize.
Change all the accessories in whatever room you are redecorating.
You can do this alone or combine fresh accessories with any of the other tips.
Get new throw pillows for the couch in the living room (or just recover the old ones), change a lampshade, switch out the curtains in the kitchen, get new table linens, buy a new bedspread for the bed or change the artwork on the walls.
This can be a challenge if you are on a tight budget.
However, there are ways to redecorate that don't have to cost more money than you are willing to spend.
Use the following 5 tips as guidance when you're planning on redecorating with limited funds.
1.
Paint.
Consider painting the walls, the floor (yes, if you have wood plank floors, this is possible), the molding, the ceiling or the furniture.
Any or all of these would greatly impact a room.
Just choosing one element would, of course, require less money, so choose whatever fits your particular budget.
Painting an accent wall in a living or dining room makes a big difference.
Painting your wood furniture pieces all the same color can change the look and feel of a room and also helps to tie together a set of mismatched furniture.
2.
Slipcover.
Upholstered furniture can look worn after only a few years, depending on the amount of wear-and-tear it is subjected to on a daily basis.
Consider refreshing these pieces (or just one piece) with a new cover.
Again, your particular budget will determine what you can spend.
At the pricier end, a professional upholsterer can make custom slipcovers to your exact specifications, while at the less expensive end, you can either sew them yourself if you're handy that way (but do not attempt slipcovers as your first sewing project; they are not simple) or you can purchase ready-made covers that are available in an array of sizes, colors, patterns and textures.
The least expensive option would be to cover the furniture with a large throw or blanket; tucked properly into the furniture, this is a quick and easy decorating fix.
3.
Research.
Read decorating books and magazines (at the library, of course; you're on a budget, remember?), watch decorating shows and surf the web for decorating sites that emphasize thriftiness.
Glean your ideas from these sources.
There is a ton of information out there for the taking regarding ways to stretch your decorating dollar.
Take full advantage of them.
4.
Rearrange.
Sometimes just moving the furniture around the room can make a world of difference.
Be sure to draw out your plans first before moving large and/or heavy pieces of furniture only to find that you need to put them back again because you misjudged the amount of space required.
Check the research you conducted for a book, magazine or website that has tools for designing a room's layout.
5.
Accessorize.
Change all the accessories in whatever room you are redecorating.
You can do this alone or combine fresh accessories with any of the other tips.
Get new throw pillows for the couch in the living room (or just recover the old ones), change a lampshade, switch out the curtains in the kitchen, get new table linens, buy a new bedspread for the bed or change the artwork on the walls.
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