Thursday, February 11, 2010

Ten Tips to Decorating on a Budget....

Start with a Plan.


1. Rearrange Furniture or Re purpose Furniture -
*focal points *purpose of space

2. Paint a Wall

3. Bring in Plants or Flowers -
*scale - both large and small, potted or flowers in vases

4. Lay an Area Rug -

brings color, warmth, pattern, texture

5. Hang Pictures or a Mirror -

*if you have kids, they can paint or draw pictures, then you can hang them up in frames to personalize the space
a. group pictures in 3's
b. 1 large or
c. many small (like a collage) *scale - different sizes

6. Add Decorative Pillows -

*bed sheets from D.I. or Ross can be made into a pillow, or old blankets, etc

7. Group Figurines -

*collectibles or knickknacks - instead of spread out everywhere, try to group together

8. Replace or Update Light fixtures and Lamps -

*silhouette lamps (cut shapes in shades)
a. paint base
b. make tassels for drawstrings on ceiling fans or lamp shades

9. Add a Throw or Afghan -

*color, patterns, scale, texture

10. Eliminate Clutter -

*Keep it (decor) simple *use what you already have!
a. Organize
b. Donate

*Paint - $25 or Less -
different kinds and uses of paints (both spray and brush) for rugs, ceramics, metal, wood, stone.
a. ideas for painting - walls, furniture- wood or metal, doors, lamp bases, ceiling fan blades
b. Kids Room or Office - Chalk Board Paint or Dry Erase Paint (Home Depot or Lowes or Hobby Lobby)