Cheap and simple home decorating tips.

Decorate your home with these cheap and easy tricks

Home décor a costly affair will no more be a costly affair. Decorating on a budget is a chance to outshine your creativity. These fun and easy home décor tips will help your home giving a fresh look once again without burning your pocket. Ok so lets start I hope you will enjoy.

1) While decorating, set a budget and stick hard to it.

2) Cleaning the floors of your house may not be the most pleasurable way to decorate, but I guarantee it will make your home sparkle.

3) Clear clutter and get organised. Its the key to achieve a beautiful home.

4) Sometimes all you need is an extra set of eyes to gain some perspective about how to redecorate a room. When you’ve been living in a space for a long time, sometimes simple things can remain obscured. Get a friend, whose taste you admire, to lend a critical eye and a helping hand.

5) Let the sun shine in. Give your home a new outlook by washing your windows both inside and out.

6) Getting rid of that film of dust coating your existing home appliances and furniture will help to breathe new life into tired spaces.

7) Move décor items to different places around a room or to a different room altogether. Rotating your existing accessories will help breathe new life into rooms without spending a dime.

8) Set a time limit. This way you can avoid going over budget by limiting the time you spend redecorating.

9) Work with odd number groupings when decorating mantles. Combine objects of varying heights and leave a bit space between each object to create the perfect look.

10) Concentrate your redecorating attention on one room or area in the house at a time.

11) Create a focal point in a room. It can be a singular item displayed proudly or a collection of items grouped together.

12) Place odour sponges or volcano rocks in musty basements to absorb unpleasant smells.

13) When decorating around a theme, don’t go overboard. Include just one or two pieces that act as focal points and allude to your theme.

14) Don’t buy stuff just to fill empty space. Think about your purchases and buy only what you really love.

15) Clean and repaint the blades of your ceiling fan.

16) After you think you’re done decorating a room, step back and take away a few pieces.

17) Rearrange your existing furniture; move pieces like a chair or side table to a different place in your house.

18) Don't feel obligated to display items you don't like. If there’s a décor item hanging around that holds little value (sentimental or otherwise), get rid of it or pack it away. 

19) Clear up existing displays of accessories by packing up, labeling and storing items and then pulling them out when you feel it’s time for a change. 

20) Clean out the garage, paint the walls and create an organizing system to make extra space.

21) Painting can do wonders when it comes to refreshing your home. If you can’t do the whole house, pick just one room.

22) Give old and unused items a new lease on life either by giving them away, selling them or transforming them into something new.

23) Line the kitchen counter with repurposed glass bottles filled with water. This makes a beautiful display on its own or as ready-to-use vases.

24) Add shelving behind the toilet to create storage and display space.

25) An accent or feature wall is an easy starting point when decorating. Pick one blank wall, preferably in a fairly visible location like at the end of a hall, and paint it a stand-out shade.

26) Use ceramic paint to create unique designs on the tile of your kitchen backsplash.

27)  Paint or sand and stain old furniture. You’ll be pleasantly surprised what a few new coats of paint and a little elbow grease can do!

28) Using a neutral colour palette to give your home a timeless feel and make it a sophisticated space.

29)Display scarves, tapestries or large pieces of beautiful fabric from wooden dowels to create an instant piece of art for a large space.

30) Rather than one complete tablesetting, mix and match pieces from different sets that work well together.

31) Repurpose old furniture with simple DIY weekend projects. For example, turn an old table into an ottoman for extra seating.

32) Play with contrasting materials to create a unique look, like setting a glass vase on a wooden table.

33) Use old pillows and sheets to make new decorative cushions.

34) Make a great first impression by adding a fresh coat of paint, a new knocker or a shiny door knob to your front door.

35) If you don’t have money to spend on a sleek new media unit use an old, antique armoire.

36) Old sheets or unused bolts of fabric can easily be made into window treatments or a new shower curtain.

37) Use a great wallpaper to punch up an old shelving unit by papering the inside back section.

38) Add an accent without having to commit to painting the entire room. Paint the trim, doorjambs, windowsills, baseboards and around fireplaces in a complementary but contrasting colour.

39) If you don’t want to use wall decals or wallpaper to  accentuate a space, stencils are a wonderful way to add a little creativity and personality to a wall or door. Best of all, making your own stencil is a breeze. All you need is cardboard, paint and an exactor knife.

40) Get together with friends and neighbours and hold a swap meet where each person brings household items they no longer need or want and trade away. At the end, donate all the unwanted items to charity. This is a great to way clear clutter in your home and to collect potentially precious décor items to refresh your home.

41) Wood moldings salvaged from the lumber yard can add architectural details to a room not just around the baseboards or ceiling but around window frames and in doorways too.

42) Update your kitchen by having the cabinets professionally refaced, or sand, prime and then give them a new coat of melamine or oil paint yourself.

43) Café curtains give privacy, let in light and are easy to create yourself.

44) A large area rug or hallway runner can hide scuffs and worn hardwood and costs a lot less than having your floors refinished.

45) Cover old boxes of varying sizes with pretty paper such as leftover wrapping or wallpaper to make lovely storage containers.

46) A woven vintage basket or big bowl filled with seasonal fruits, vegetables or greenery makes a cheap and chic centerpiece for the dining table.

47) Display your wardrobe or collectibles as art. Use display hooks and picture ledges to display hats, handbags or accessory collections as art on your walls. It’s a chic storage and display idea.

48) Install dimmers in the living room and bathroom to help create instant mood lighting.

49) When framing artwork, use an oversized matte and frame for a sophisticated and stylish gallery look.

50) Update lampshades by adding hand-stitched accents or by gluing flat braided or tasseled fringes along the edges.

51)Glue magnets onto the backs of fabulous faux flowers and affix to the edge of solid-coloured tablecloths for a pretty springtime touch.

52) Combine several textured elements (shiny, matte, soft or rough), to add richness to a space.

53) Decorative molding made of Styrofoam is a cheap and easy to install alternative to crown molding.

54) Hang rugs, tapestries and small blankets or scarves on a wall if you need to cover a large, empty space. Not only will it look lovely but it will act as additional soundproofing in your home.

55) Blackboards and bulletin boards are useful helpers in kids' rooms, entryways and in the kitchen.

56) Fresh-cut flowers are a lovely way to brighten up a space. Phalaenopsis orchids and calla lilies can last up to two weeks if you keep them out of direct sun and replace the water every couple of days. Or, once spring arrives, cut fresh stems from your garden every few days.

57) Decorate a window ledge in the kitchen with small potted herb plants.

58) Give plants a bigger presence in your home by filling large cachepots and vases with packing peanuts or bubble wrap and placing small plants on top.

59) Give bathrooms a breath of fresh air with the addition of humidity-loving plants like bamboo stalks.

60)  Use fruit to add colour when decorating. Citrus fruits like lemons, limes and oranges arranged in a bowl or platter can instantly brighten up a table or countertop.

61) Look to the sea for inspiration. A giant clam or oyster shell makes a wonderful small decorative bowl for candy, potpourri, soap or jewelry.

62) Instead of buying a new armchair or sofa invest in (or make your own) slip cover. It's easier and cheaper than reupholstering and provides a wonderful blank canvas to decorate around.

63) The Internet is a hotbed for deals on furniture and accessories. Sites like craigslist, Kijiji and eBay are all excellent places to hunt for a bargain.

64) When decorating on the cheap, shop for pieces with a critical eye. Don't buy something just because the price is right. Make sure you need and love it as well.

65) Floor sample sales and once-a-year warehouse clearances are great places to find heavily discounted designer pieces. Go to your favourite designer furniture stores and sign-up for their mailing list to get updates about sales.

66) New throw pillows and cushions add a dash of colour to a room and can update a tired sofa or chair.

67) A new bedskirt can do a lot to improve the décor of a bedroom.

68) Update your kitchen by adding pretty seat cushions to kitchen table chairs.

69) Make or buy a new shower curtain to create a fresh new feel in the bathroom.

70) Cut standard tiles and arrange them into a unique pattern or finish for a customized backsplash or foyer.

71) New lampshades are cheaper than buying a whole new light fixture and can have the same impact on a room's décor.

These were some of the ideas to decorate your home in your budget. I hope you enjoyed and would like to try these home décor tricks. If you have any questions or suggestions then please let me know through your comments. If you liked my blog then please share it because sharing is sexy and commenting is the sexiest. Thank you for reading. I will be back with some more tips and tricks to make your home look luxurious and calming.