A bare wall is a blank canvas waiting to be decorated. However, art can be expensive. I have found that I can decorate my walls at little or no cost simply by using photos from books or magazines.
Brown Paper Wallpaper Technique
I want to do the brown bag wallpaper treatment on my wall. Can I use wrapping paper instead?
Decorate With What Nature Provides
You can create an attractive, inexpensive holiday display using items that nature provides.
Hanging Things From an Upper Shelf
You can do this with pretties, or in a craft closet/shelf unit for keeping cords out of the way, for yarn or thread, or just about anything that hangs, with or without an "S" hook.
Duplicate Catalog Style with Thrift Store Finds
I love Pottery Barn styles for my decor, so when their catalog comes to my house I study it for weeks, until the new one comes. Then I go to garage sales/thrift shops and find "look-a-like" decor and refurbish it to fit in my home.
Decorative Colored Water in Wine Glasses
The AS IS store was open yesterday, so I went in to get some mugs. I found cool ones, then came upon an idea that I wanted in the house. So far, it's cost me .25!
I got this cool apron last week. I used to be in the coffee biz, so this just called to me. I thought,"why not put it on the wall" and that led to a cup rack to go with it.
Covering Your Walls With Fabric
Will laundry starch hurt wood paneling if you use it to put fabric over the expensive good quality of wood paneling? The spouse would die before painting it. Fabric covering over 2/3 of wall with chair rail finishing molding would be the solution for faux wainscoting.
Spray paint decorative dishes to have a matched set for your hanging wall decor.
I always find really nice place mats at local thrift stores. I like ones made from straw, seagrass, and other materials like that. I really like the ones that are loosely woven so you can see through them.
These pretty little jars-o-fruit were found in the dollar aisle at the store of a nearby town. First seeing them, they appeared to be cute little candles but when picked up, the fluid inside was visible. Perfect little beautiful jars of fruit.
Hiring a Decorator on a Budget
I need to find someone to decorate my apartment. I have limited funds, but enough to get the job done. Someone please help me.
Just wanted to share an idea with you. I was at our local thrift shop to buy a sheet to re-cover the pads in our dogs cages and I bought a beautiful sheet for a $1.50 and find it's too nice to use in dog beds.
Inexpensive "Blues Clues" Decorating Ideas
I am looking to decorate daughter's room in "Blues Clues". I'm on a budget in a rented home. I'm looking for cheap ideas to make the most of the space. Painting is not a factor, store bought accessories are too much for a passing faze. Any ideas would be appreciated.
I had some vintage paper dolls that I wanted to display, so I decided to frame them. This is a great, inexpensive way to decorate a little girl's room.
Decorating My Room Inexpensively
I live outside of America and I want to decorate my room. I can't paint my room. I want to either use homemade stuff or find cheap stuff to decorate with. Any suggestions?
I am looking for tips on decorating an apartment thrifty style. I am a single mom and full time college student. I am trying to keep costs down (recent downsizing at work so I tighten the belt even more). I'm in Houston.
Arranging Wall Picture Groupings
When I moved into my home 2 years ago, I started each day by facing a large blank wall. The wall was in my bathroom and faced my glass enclosed shower. Fortunately, thrift store "art" came to my rescue!
Craft: Vinyl Disc Wall Display
After years hating this blank wall but having no ideas to improve it finally I've made this! Calm down! I only used those I didn't like it! I still have my vinyl collection.
My daughter and I are doll collectors. Many times, we have found potentially beautiful dolls at auctions and yard sales. They often just need a little cleaning and redressing to fit in with home decorations.
Recycling Furniture Cushions to Go With Your Decor
This is my current decorating project at my home. I recently inherited some antique wicker chairs from my parents. The chairs have been placed on the front porch of my home. However, the fabric for the chairs was totally not my taste.
To better showcase your knick-knacks, treasured keepsakes, and collectibles, paint the inside of bookcases, armories, etc. with a color which complements your collection.
Use Bandannas for Cloth Napkins
For a cute, country touch to your dinner table, use colorful bandannas for napkins. We used to use a roll of paper towels, instead of paper napkins, but then I discovered how inexpensive bandannas are, when purchased through online websites.
Work With Your Color Scheme Instead of Fighting It
Sometimes, we find ourselves living on a limited budget with decor colors, or a room we don't like or have grown tired of. I discovered that using a selection of paint chips, color wheel know-how (optional), and a decorator magazine, or two can help you create a fresh look while saving a lot of money!
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Large Walls, but small budget?? I had an extremely large wall behind my couch with cathedral ceilings and couldn't afford to buy large pictures to "balance" the room. Instead, we purchased very inexpensive wood molding from Home Depot, mitered it and attached to walls with finishing nails. Painted the molding to blend with wall and put in a very "neutral" wallpaper.
A Quick Remodel for the Bedroom
It is a snap to do a small remodel to just make a change from what you are tired of looking at. For this fast inexpensive remodel I simply added colored mini blinds and chenille pillows to add color and jazz it up.
I moved into a house and needed an extremely wide drapery rod for wide windows (over 120 inches) and they would have to be custom ordered and very expensive.
I'm on a very tight budget, but still want my apartment to look nice! Here's one of the simple ways I've "decorated." I bought three bamboo plants (at about $2 each, I think), and then put them in a bright blue vase. The color contrast between the green bamboo and blue vase is striking, and for added color, I put two lavendar tealight holders that I received as a gift on either side of the vase (along with two blue picture frames).
