Does your house feel like a home? Decor is what brings a house to life and makes it feel warm and inviting! While home decor can be expensive, living in a well-decorated home is not reserved for those with bottomless bank accounts. Anyone on any budget can have a beautiful home. If you’re pinching pennies, you might have to do a bit more work, but decorating your home is very possible on a shoestring budget. Here are some budget-friendly tips from Furniture Refinishing Guide to help you create the home of your dreams.
Clean and Organize
Start by cleaning and organizing your home. This will give you a blank slate to work with. Merry Maids explains that unorganized decor can make a home feel cluttered and chaotic. By getting rid of things you no longer like, grouping items together, and minimizing your decor, you can make your home appear clean and welcoming without spending a penny. Clear magnets and takeout menus off the fridge, hide tangled cords, and try out some tricks to make your old sofa look like new. By giving the items in your home some of your care and attention, you can create the perfect blank canvas for additional decor.
Upcycle Used Items
Frugal decorating is all about DIY. Look for used furniture from thrift stores and secondhand shops and learn how to refinish these items yourself. You can find many great online resources that will teach you how to hunt for used items, evaluate their potential for refinishing, and turn them into something new.
If you find that you really enjoy upcycling used furniture, you could even turn your newfound passion into a business! Starting an upcycling business is a great way to bring in some extra cash while keeping perfectly good furniture out of landfill. To get started, you’ll need to carve out a workspace and storage area in your home, set up a website, and learn how to market your products and/or services.
Paint an Accent Wall
Painting a single wall in your living room is an affordable way to add a lot of personality and interest to your home. An accent wall will become the focal point of your room. Arizona Painting Company explains that it will also make your room appear more spacious! This is your chance to be creative and bold—this is not the place for neutral colors. Think about the color scheme of the rest of your room and try to choose a color for your wall that will tie the room together.
Hunt Down Cheap Plants
Plants are like little living sculptures that grow and move with the light. They add intricate detail and calming greenery to any space and can instantly make your home appear more inviting. Aim for a combination of different plant types, from trailing vines to indoor trees like citrus and figs, to create balance.
Unfortunately, houseplants can be expensive, especially if you buy them from big-box stores. Look for ways to find cheap or free houseplants. If your neighbors are moving out, ask them if they have any plants that they might want to part with. Visit garden centers and ask about their old stock. You can even take cuttings from your own houseplants and use them to grow new plants! Ask your friends and family if you can take cuttings from their plants as well. You might also be able to find free or cheap plants on local buy-and-sell platforms like Facebook Marketplace.
If you have a knack for DIY, an appreciation for used items, and you enjoy hunting for deals, decorating on a budget can be a lot of fun! Head out to your local thrift stores and look for items that you can refinish. You might even decide to turn your passion for used decor into a business of your own! With a little creativity and some elbow grease, you can create a beautiful home on any budget.
For more information about decorating your home with refinished and upcycled items, check out the Furniture Refinishing Guide!
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