| Home makeovers are all the rage these days. | | | | Search for picture frames, lamps, vases, and |
| Everyone is talking about the newest decorating | | | | other accessories that match your inspiration or |
| strategies and ideas. Thousands of interior | | | | could easily be painted. Changing a lamp's shade |
| decorators can makeover your home in a matter | | | | will sometimes completely change the look. |
| of days, but they charge a ridiculous amount of | | | | After you gather what you have, begin searching |
| money. If you want to redecorate your home | | | | thrift stores and discount malls to find the other |
| without spending thousands of dollars, here are | | | | pieces you need. Many thrift stores have great |
| some easy solutions to help you get started. | | | | furniture that just needs small repairs or new |
| Begin by setting a realistic budget for your | | | | slipcovers. You should concentrate on finding |
| project. If you can only afford to spend two | | | | elements that will add something spectacular to |
| hundred dollars, then stick to it. You could even | | | | your room. |
| make a game out of seeing how much money | | | | Rugs offer a great punch of color or style to a |
| you can save during your project. If you shop | | | | bland room. Don't assume that every rug should |
| carefully and take some time to research frugal | | | | be beige and rectangular. Look for rugs in |
| alternative to designer style, you can decorate | | | | unexpected shapes and colors. Look for textures |
| your room for pennies on the dollar. | | | | that will pop against your furniture. If you have |
| After you determine your budget, browse | | | | sleek, modern couches, then choose a thick, plush |
| through magazines to choose a style that you like. | | | | rug to add some softness to the room. If your |
| You can model your new décor after any | | | | couches are upholstered in traditional fabric, look |
| room you like, so search online and print plenty of | | | | for a rug in contrasting colors with a modern feel. |
| pictures when you find something you adore. | | | | This can change the entire look of your room and |
| After you find an inspiration room to guide you, | | | | existing furniture. |
| it's time to go shopping. Your first shopping trip will | | | | When you are decorating a room on a shoe string |
| be free, so leave your wallet behind. Begin by | | | | budget, you don't have to buy new furniture and |
| browsing your own home for objects that match | | | | accessories. Use the things you already have and |
| your inspiration room. Try to look at your home | | | | give them small makeovers with paint or fabric. |
| with a fresh eye. Look through each room and | | | | Save your money for one piece that will really |
| gather objects that could potentially recreate your | | | | make your room look amazing. Invest in a sofa |
| inspiration room. | | | | or area rug that will last for years and adapt to |
| Go through your basement, attic, closets, and | | | | your changing style. By spending the majority of |
| storage building. Consider what a fresh coat of | | | | your budget on one piece, you will insure that you |
| paint could do for old tables, dressers, plant | | | | buy something that is good quality and will hold up |
| stands, or even mirrors. Spray pain is an | | | | over time. |
| inexpensive way to make any piece look new! | | | | |