Frugality Guru

If you are a decorator on a budget, this is the perfect read for you. Below are some money-saving ideas for home improvement:

Recycle – old furnishings are not synonymous to tacky just as new furnishings are not all chic. You can still use whatever furnishings you have by simple upgrading and this you can do by polishing, re-upholstering, accessorizing or thorough cleaning. Believe it or not, these simple methods can make your old furniture and rooms look brand new. Rearranging the furniture, switching pieces and adding few accessories can transform your home for a lot less!

Apply a Coat of Paint- This is one of the best ways to change the look of a room. It’s also very affordable. You can use your imagination and choose an entirely new color scheme or use a set of stencils for a unique look. If you aren’t sure of the color, buy a small can of paint and test it out first.

Use your artwork. You don’t necessarily have to be Picasso to display your artwork. Simple creative and artistic stuff you have will look nice. After all, it’s your home you’re decorating and not an art gallery. A collage of pictures, paper art or origami, flower arrangement, swatches of fabrics, murals, etc. are already works of art that look will make your home interior unique and artistic, even if you’re not a real artist. See, no need to spend for a painting or whatever wall decor.

Make New Curtains- Curtain are one of the easiest things to sew and you can create an entire new look for your room for just a few dollars. You can also find many curtains at yard sales and thrift stores, if you feel you are a little bit “sewing challenged.”

Buy an Area Rug- An area rug can quickly change the entire feel of a room. You’ll need to make sure you measure your room before you start looking, as you don’t want to buy a rug that is too big. Make sure the rug is large enough to fit under all four legs of whatever furniture you put it under. Otherwise, you’ll end up with furniture that is uneven. Circular rugs work best in smaller rooms, while rectangular rugs work best in larger rooms. You can also change the rugs between rooms to create new looks.

Use area rugs – your decorating endeavor will only be called complete if you have area rugs to adorn your floors or walls with. If you don’t wish to buy new pieces, simply switch area rugs between rooms.

Install new lighting – no well-decorated home will look polished with a dull light to boot. Your place will only look shady and dim. What a shame for that redecorating effort. Change old lightings. If you have money to spare, buying a new lamp to add to your bedroom or living room will be a refreshing treat for the eyes.

There are many ways that you can save money when you are redecorating a room. Most of the above tips can be completed for under a hundred dollars, and some for much, much less than that. Use your imagination to create a look that inspires you and is right in line with your tastes.

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February 11th, 2010