Décor is not cheap, which is why it may feel there is always a project awaiting the proper finances to complete. However, there is a way to make your home feel more, well, home-y without extraneous and unnecessary spending that leaves you in debt.
Sprucing up your living space simply requires a little creativity, time, effort, and shopping around, resulting in an aesthetic that feels exactly as you want it to. To help get you started, here are six ways to spruce up your place without breaking the bank.
1. Shop Sales
Whether scanning clearance shelves or shopping the greatest sales at the retail outlets near you, no matter what you are shopping for, you should always be checking these sections for home décor.
While decorating all at once can come with a hefty price tag, simply keeping your eyes open and picking up key pieces over time can entirely change the look of your living space.
So shop around, never close yourself off to new pieces and, before long, you’ll have accumulated everything you need to decorate your space, exactly as you want it.
2. Add Plant Life
Plants can be relatively inexpensive (depending on the type) and are great additions to your household if you’re looking to bring in new life.
The beautiful greens and colorful flowers not only are proven to increase your happiness while at home, but they are also great for you and look amazing. Plants are an accent piece that very few think to utilize when it comes to décor.
If you don’t have much of a green thumb, you can even look for realistic faux plants to utilize, giving the same positive energy and visual appeal without any of the maintenance. It’s a win-win!
3. Add Some Paint
When you have a space that feels stale, tossing some new, fresh paint onto the wall can entirely change up the aesthetic. It can make a place you’ve been living in for years feel brand new, or simply add your personal touch to a new place.
While some apartment complexes don’t allow painting, most do, so long as you return the apartment to the original color prior to moving out.
So look into what you’re allowed to do in your living space (if you’re renting) or simply go to town if you’re able to.
4. Utilize Artwork
Whether this means using pictures you’ve taken and accumulated over the years, or simply purchasing a few new pieces of art over time, artwork is a great way to spruce up your place, with little hit to your bank account. Plus, you can even print your pictures on canvas for a low cost, adding some great artwork without a financial hit.
In addition, artwork doesn’t take up much room, as you will essentially be utilizing it to add some dimension and beauty to your walls. And regardless of how many pieces you utilize, slow accumulation is perfectly fine, saving you some money!
5. Make the Most of What You Have
In many cases, you typically have the décor that you need to decorate your place the way that you want to. What this means is that you have pieces that you may not be utilizing to the best of your abilities.
For instance, if you have a fancy, plush throw blanket, but it’s tucked away in a linen closet, it’s not adding dimension to your space. Throwing the blanket over an oversized chair or on the armrest of your couch can add a pop of color to your space that does much more for it than you would have originally thought.
So take a look at what you have, and use it! You’d be surprised how much of a difference the little things can make.
6. Look for DIY Options
Even if you’re not much of a DIY expert, there are plenty of unique furnishings and décor pieces out there that can be done relatively easily for a fraction of the cost of purchasing an item, brand new.
So when you find something you like, hesitate to buy it until you look into whether or not it’s possible to recreate that item on your own. Only you know your creative abilities, but if you think it’s in your wheelhouse, don’t settle for a more expensive piece!
Regardless of where you live, what your financial situation is, and what your tastes are, there is a possibility to spruce up your place without breaking the bank.
Whether you’re simply improving a space you’ve lived in for a while, or attempting to decorate a new space, exactly as you like it, there is plenty to do in order to decorate, and not all décor is on the high end of your budget.
Simply follow these six tips to give your space a breath of fresh air without draining your bank account in the process. Happy decorating!
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