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Frugal Home Decor

As the weather gets warmer and you start planning for guests and parties, you may be wondering if your home needs a quick update. Without spending much money (or even any in some cases), you can update your home and give it a new look. Here is how. Raid the whole house Shop in your own home first. You might find some things that would go better in a different room, or create an impact if they were arranged near each other. This is the first step that many decorators do. The look around for what the client may already … Continue reading →

Decorating on a Penny

Want to update your room without spending a lot of money? Try these ideas that are cheap but look fabulous. 1. When in doubt, paint. Paint is a relatively inexpensive way to change out a room, update a room or brighten a room. If you do the labor yourself and get free paint, then it won’t cost you a dime. Click here to learn about free and low cost paint. 2. Throw pillows instantly add some color to a room without a huge expense. Make the pillows yourself to get a custom designer look for a frugal price. Throw pillows … Continue reading →

Spring Fling: Inject Some Springtime into Your Home

Bring springtime indoors and freshen up your décor with some of these ideas: Wicker or Woven Baskets You don’t have to wait until Easter to start using baskets around your home. There are many different sizes, styles, and shapes to choose from that can be used in nearly any space. They are great for organizing, creating displays, covering plain planters or pots, and even making lampshades. Because wicker and woven baskets have a natural look (even if not made from natural materials), they create a sense of bringing the outdoors in. Wicker Furnishings or Accessories Exchange some of your more … Continue reading →

On Lighting for the Home

My daughter asked what I was working on and I replied, “I’m going to write about lighting.” “Well, duh,” she said, “we need light so we can see.” I had to laugh. It’s true that lighting is an element that provides a basic function in every home, creating enough light to see, but there is a little more to it. Lighting can also be used to set a mood or to make a room feel cozier. Bright light can make a space appear larger and give it an airy feel. There is also task lighting, like the light that sits … Continue reading →

Simple Decorating Ideas Using Wallpaper or Border

Wallpaper doesn’t turn too many people on any more. Borders, once all the rage, are equally unexciting today as far as many people are concerned. However, it really depends on how you use them. There are creative ways to achieve a tasteful look with these materials. For a stylish look, choose a subtle texture or print that will blend with your overall wall color. It will add interest without standing out too much. Alternatively, instead of creating a border around the entire perimeter of the room, you may want to create a focal wall. Stenciling an inspirational message onto the … Continue reading →

Give Your Space a New Look

Updating your space this month can be quick and easy. You don’t need a lot of money or a lot of time. You don’t even need a lot of design expertise. Just use the following guidelines to give your space a new look, just in time for spring. Rearrange Your Furniture It is amazing how easily you can update a space simply by rearranging the furniture. You can start with taking the existing furniture in the room and rearranging it, but also consider swapping out furniture and accessories from other rooms. For example, I originally bought two matching chairs for … Continue reading →

Spruce Up Boring Walls with Wallpaper

If you find that your walls are a bit boring and you don’t know what to hang to make them pop, consider wall paper. I am not talking about picking wallpaper an entire wall or room. That could easily leave your room dated. Instead, I am talking about using wallpaper as art. To decorate your walls with wallpaper, go to the local home decorating or home crafts store and purchase a few large frames. The frames should include glass and backing. Next, got to a paint supply store that sells wallpaper, and go through their sale bins. You will be … Continue reading →

Cute Ideas for Kid’s Rooms

Quite often, I come across really cute stuff that just inspires ideas for home decorating. Some ideas are inspired by crafts, clothing, and more, while others are basically new ways to implement other decorating ideas. Here are some examples that can be used for cute accents in kid’s rooms: Fresh as a Daisy I saw a cute craft project the other day, one to make a spring cap for a little girl. It was a simple baseball cap, covered with brightly colored felt flowers and buttons. It made me think of doing something similar for a décor element in a … Continue reading →

Designing A Versatile Kids Room

In previous blogs I detailed the work that went into transforming my daughter’s nursery into a “big girl’s room.” It was not as labor intensive or as expensive as I thought it would be. As a result, I’m thinking of updating it again soon. My daughter will be turning three in a few weeks and while she is not a very tall child, her toddler bed doesn’t seem to accommodate her… well, let’s just call it… active sleeping. Basically, she’s a roller. Some nights are better than others, but for the most part she has a hard time sleeping in … Continue reading →