SIMPLE MONEY SAVING IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME DECOR

When your decor is starting to look a little dated, worse for wear, or just plain boring, it’s time to mix things up and plan a redecoration. Unfortunately, decorating an entire home can get pretty pricey. Especially if you have relatively expensive tastes.

Thankfully, no matter where in your home needs a facelift, there are always ways to cut costs and save some cash here and there.

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With that in mind, here are six money-saving ideas for the next time you decorate your home.

Plan A Realistic Budget

Unless you have buckets of money stashed away somewhere, your decoration plans have some sort of budget. Before you start buying things, you need to take the time to go through every possible expense and plan this budget properly. This way, you have some boundaries to stick to, which means you won’t overspend or run out of cash before you finish your project.

 

Maximize Your Existing Furniture

Your current furniture may look dated or damaged, but that doesn’t mean that it’s completely useless. Before you start throwing tables and chairs away, consider how you might be able to use them in your vision. For example, you could get slip covers for your chairs to ensure they match the new colour scheme. This means you’ll have a lot less to buy, thus saving you cash.

 

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Never Underestimate Paint Power

You may not have a big enough budget to afford the fancy wallpaper you’ve had your eye on, but there’s nothing stopping you from splashing out on a few good tins of paint. This can have a huge impact on the look and feel of a room but is nowhere near as expensive as wallpaper would be. If you wanted a more decorative touch, then you could look at wall stickers or decals.

 

Make Use Of Online

Whether you’re looking to find your bedroom furniture or some brushes for your new paint, you need to take the time to shop around online. From discount stores to second-hand websites, there are a number of ways you can save some cash on the things you need for your decoration. You can also try out comparison and cashback sites to make finding the best deals even easier.

 

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Rethink Your Furniture Layout

You might have to see it to believe it, but your space can look dramatically different by simply moving around the furniture within it. Before you start to buy new sofas or wallpaper in an attempt to make a change, try arranging your rooms a little differently. You might find that changing the focal point or removing an unnecessary bookshelf is enough of a change for you.

 

Do What You Can

A renovation is something that should always be left to the professionals, but decoration doesn’t always have to be. Thanks to YouTube videos and online tutorials, it’s easier than ever to learn how to change a light fitting, hang some wallpaper, or assemble a cabinet. If there are any decoration tasks you can do yourself, it will save you from having to pay to hire someone else.

Decorating your home can get expensive, but, with these tips, you should be able to keep costs low.

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4 Comments

  1. May 16, 2019 / 7:39 am

    I mean, this is a great article full of insightful tips that can help a lot of people. This is such an awesome article!

  2. June 29, 2021 / 9:20 am

    Great tips and helpful content. Thanks for sharing.

  3. July 2, 2021 / 4:57 am

    Thanks for sharing such useful tips and article. These would be really helpful for everyone

  4. February 9, 2023 / 5:49 am

    Amazing post I learned a lot through this. Thanks

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