Decorating your home does not have to cost a fortune.
With a little bit of planning you can save money and still get fabulous results.
Here are five things you can do that will help get you the most for your decorating dollars 1.
Do not purchase anything until you have a plan.
A well thought out plan will help you avoid making costly mistakes.
Begin your plan by listing everything you already have that will go into the space you are decorating.
Next make a list of what you will need to buy.
If you stick to your list you will avoid making impulse purchases of items that are not necessary for your design plan.
2.
Paint your walls a color.
One of the most effective and least expensive ways to decorate is with color.
When the walls are painted linen white it is often necessary to have more furniture in order for the room to feel furnished.
Painting the walls a color can create a mood or a feeling while adding interest and bringing the room together.
The key is to decide on the feeling you want to create and then use the right colors to achieve it.
3.
Decorate with fabric accessories.
Pillows, table runners, mantel/shelf scarves and throws can be inexpensive ways to add pattern, color and texture to a room.
When adding a variety of patterns the secret is not to have two of the same type of print.
For example, if you already have a large floral print do not add another, instead add stripes, a plaid or mini prints.
4.
Use energy efficient products and you can save money every month on you electric and heating bills.
Honeycomb window shades were designed to save energy.
They trap the air (the same concept as storm windows), keeping your heat in during the winter months and the cool air-conditioned air in during the summer.
Electric fireplaces that are also space heaters eliminate the need to heat the entire house.
Use them to heat only the room you are in.
Energy efficient light bulbs, they may be more expensive to purchase, however, they will lower your monthly electric bills 5.
Decorate with dual purpose products.
Have an ottoman that can function as a table when a tray is placed on top of it, or can also be used to sit on.
Get a coffee table that opens to provide storage space.
Hang a large mirror opposite a window.
In addition to being an attractive wall hanging it can bring additional light into the room during the day.
Use accessories for more than one purpose.
For example a vase could also be used as a wine cooler.
No matter what your budget is, you are sure to save money if you begin with a plan, decorate with color and accessories and purchase dual purpose and energy efficient products.
With a little bit of planning you can save money and still get fabulous results.
Here are five things you can do that will help get you the most for your decorating dollars 1.
Do not purchase anything until you have a plan.
A well thought out plan will help you avoid making costly mistakes.
Begin your plan by listing everything you already have that will go into the space you are decorating.
Next make a list of what you will need to buy.
If you stick to your list you will avoid making impulse purchases of items that are not necessary for your design plan.
2.
Paint your walls a color.
One of the most effective and least expensive ways to decorate is with color.
When the walls are painted linen white it is often necessary to have more furniture in order for the room to feel furnished.
Painting the walls a color can create a mood or a feeling while adding interest and bringing the room together.
The key is to decide on the feeling you want to create and then use the right colors to achieve it.
3.
Decorate with fabric accessories.
Pillows, table runners, mantel/shelf scarves and throws can be inexpensive ways to add pattern, color and texture to a room.
When adding a variety of patterns the secret is not to have two of the same type of print.
For example, if you already have a large floral print do not add another, instead add stripes, a plaid or mini prints.
4.
Use energy efficient products and you can save money every month on you electric and heating bills.
Honeycomb window shades were designed to save energy.
They trap the air (the same concept as storm windows), keeping your heat in during the winter months and the cool air-conditioned air in during the summer.
Electric fireplaces that are also space heaters eliminate the need to heat the entire house.
Use them to heat only the room you are in.
Energy efficient light bulbs, they may be more expensive to purchase, however, they will lower your monthly electric bills 5.
Decorate with dual purpose products.
Have an ottoman that can function as a table when a tray is placed on top of it, or can also be used to sit on.
Get a coffee table that opens to provide storage space.
Hang a large mirror opposite a window.
In addition to being an attractive wall hanging it can bring additional light into the room during the day.
Use accessories for more than one purpose.
For example a vase could also be used as a wine cooler.
No matter what your budget is, you are sure to save money if you begin with a plan, decorate with color and accessories and purchase dual purpose and energy efficient products.
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