We all want our homes to be as coordinated and beautiful as the ones we see on HGTV. Unfortunately, unlike the shows we watch, our budgets don’t always number up into the thousands.
Luckily, though, you don’t need thousands to make your home look magazine-worthy. Here are inexpensive home decor ideas that can spruce up your home without stress or emptying your wallet.
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Consider throw pillows
There are few things as easy and decorative as a throw pillow*. They can be used throughout the house to spruce up everything from couches to chairs to beds. You can even change up how they look with small changes such as the number of pillows you use.
For example, you can go with an even number of pillows for a traditional look or you can mix it up with a more modern look by using an odd number of pillows, creating an asymmetrical look.
One of the best things about throw pillows is that you don’t have to replace them when every time you want to change up the decor. Instead, you can invest in plain throw pillows and buy covers for them.
This way, if you get bored or think the room needs a refreshing twist, you can simply replace the covers on the pillows without having to purchase new ones entirely.
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Use personalized wall stickers
Another thing that you often see in magazines is detailed paint jobs and wall murals. These are used to give homes a personalized look.
You can achieve the same results without calling in an expensive painter or forcing your own hand at a DIY mural, though. This can be done through the use of personalized wall stickers*.
Easily apply any design you want to nearly any wall in your home. Even better, when you want to change the way your home looks, most of these stickers are designed to peel off just as easily as they were applied.
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Do a simple paint job
One way to really change the tone of a room is to change the color it is. For example, a plain white room can come off as boring or sterile but if you add a touch of color, you can brighten up the room and make it feel more welcoming and open.
This is a rather frugal idea because all you need to pay for is the paint and brushes. A simple paint job like changing the color of a room doesn’t require you to hire an expensive team.
Instead, you can do it yourself or work with a couple friends or family members to get the work done in no time at all!
Need help choosing the right paint color for your home? Find practical tips via Hey There Home.
Consider vintage designs
Using older, vintage decor can give your home a warm, rustic feel. In addition, though, it can be one of the easiest ways to find deals on the little things in your home.
An old sign for the kitchen, for example, can be found at a flea market, yard sale, or even discovered for relatively cheap at an antique store.
Another thing to consider is looking for furniture in places like this. This is especially true if you know or can learn how to do minor repairs.
While a mint-condition antique desk might leave your wallet hurting, a more worn-down one won’t but with a little hard work and love, you can make that worn-down desk a beautiful new addition to your home.
Tip: One person's trash is another person's treasure. Search for pieces in your local area through the Decluttr app*.
Give new life to things you already own
There is plenty of potential decor that falls to the wayside in our homes. So, instead of throwing this stuff away or shoving it into an attic or basement, try implementing it into your decor.
This will take some creativity, sure, but it will also give your home a one-of-a-kind look for relatively cheap.
This could be bigger items like repainting and re-decorating a dresser instead of replacing it. However, it could also be something smaller like using old wire baskets to make a quirky light fixture.
Opt for photographs
One thing that can really run up a decorating bill is if you only use artwork to decorate your walls. However, this doesn’t mean that your walls have to be bare.
In fact, for an inexpensive and more personal touch, you can decorate your hallways and staircases with photos of your friends, family, and the things dear to you in simple photo frames*.
Take up sewing
You should also keep your eye out for DIY sewing projects that you can complete to create the decor in your home. This can be more than just frugal, though, you may also find that these DIY projects to be fun as well.
Don’t overdo it
When you are looking at finding decor for your home, it is most important that you don’t get too caught up in what might look good in your home that you buy too much.
For example, decorating a kitchen is great. However, if you were to buy so much decor that you lose all your counter space, you have stepped back into a poorly decorated home.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the easiest ways to upgrade your home or give it a fresh new look with simple ways to redo your home decor on a budget.
This was a guest post from Wunderlabel.
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