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Decorating? Changing things up? Limited on cash to spend? No worries. It is possible to redecorate and truly make your home stand out in a crowd, even if you are strapped for cash. So, when shopping and redecorating on a budget, consider some of these tips.
DIY
Yes, do it yourself. Don't hire a tradesman, especially for small, simple jobs. Painting, building a small book shelf, or adding built in shelves are all projects that you can DIY to save some cash. If you do it on your own, you not only get the best pricing and lowest cost of labor (as its free), but you also tend to appreciate and value the finished product more since you put in the work yourself.
Build it
Rather than buy prefabricated furniture, build it yourself. With stores like Ikea, not only are you going to find pieces you can build yourself, but you will also find that they are just as sturdy and fashionable. These types of put-it-together-yourself pieces cost a fraction of the price you would pay for items at high end department or furniture stores.
Trade it
Have friends or family getting rid of old items? See if there is anything you can use in your redecorating. Try making drapes out of old linens. Look for furniture you can swap with others. Go to consignment or second-hand shops. There are quite a few ways to go about finding used items. Used items save you money as they are cheaper than buying new. Yet, they still are able to help your home the look and fresh pop it much deserves when you are redecorating.
Spread the cost
When redecorating a bedroom it can be very expensive. Some furniture can cost a fortune. Luckily, there are many online catalogs which allow people to pay for the products over time and even offer interest free periods. When looking at furniture though a catalog you should always shop around and find the deal which best suits your needs. Most catalogs will offer different payment options so it is always a good idea to look around before making your finally decision. If you would like to see a list of catalogs which offer payment options then latesthome.co.uk is worth a visit.
If you are ready for a new look and are ready to give your home that update it really needs, you can find many ways to go about redecorating, even if you do not have too much to spend when doing so. When you are ready for those changes, consider some of these simple tips, and find the best possible deals, no matter what room of the home you plan on redecorating as a homeowner.
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Sara says
11/29/2016 at 12:53 amThis is great! I’m young and about to move into my first home all by myself and I want my place to be nice but I’m definitely on a budget. Thanks for your help!
Lynne B says
11/30/2016 at 8:42 pmI like your suggestions. You can save a lot of money by doing things yourself.
Katherine Tino says
12/02/2016 at 1:07 pmAwesome article, great tips that I will definitely use.
Stephanie says
12/26/2016 at 9:16 pmThis is a great guide. We’re getting ready to redecorate my daughter’s bedroom. My father in law made her new shelves shaped like tetris pieces. That saved alot of money.
Terry Poage says
01/07/2017 at 1:38 pmThese are great ideas. We are getting ready to move to a new house so these tips will come in handy.
Kelly says
01/15/2017 at 8:06 pmI am always on a tight budget and finding things to do to freshen up the decor can be really difficult. I just found an auction in our area that has a lot of building supplies that would be awesome. Hoping they stay at $1, but I doubt it.