Stretching Decorating Dollars - Quick Facts

High housing and furnishing costs leaves little for home decorating.
Decorating on a budget involves planning, creativity, do-it-yourself skills and a spirit of adventure.
Before beginning a decorating plan, review basic design principles to ensure an attractive end result.
Many low-cost decorating ideas can be produced with only a few materials and a little time. Always look for new ideas, and put your imagination to work.