Are you on a tight budget and still want your house to look unique and impressive? Well, for most of us, it’s the same story, and we end up going over budget, lured by those beautiful home decor items in the stores. Don’t worry! We are here to rescue you with some fantastic tips.
Add Pillows and Rugs
Decide upon a color theme. If you already have some knowledge of it, it’s your call. But if you are in doubt, don’t fret! There are millions of options and inspirations available on the internet. Choose the one that you like. Accordingly, add a rug under the center table and the beds if you please and pillows of various sizes and patterns on them like the main pillow with a lumbar and a few cushions.
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You can add natural items such as bamboo blinds, jute rugs, cotton bedsheets, and pillow covers. Not only are they eco-friendly, but they also add beauty and serenity to the space.
Make It Yourself!
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Yes, you read that right! Creating something useful out of discarded items would save you a lot of money, instead of buying new ones. You could paint and decorate waste glass bottles like wine and champagne and use them as vases or create lamps using cardboard boxes. Finally, all the amazon packaging and those liquor bottles came into some use too!
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Not only will you enjoy the process, but you will also even learn something new. And if you are an art and craft fanatic, let your creative juices flow!
Go Green
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You can never go wrong with plants. Add some plants to your home. You can either buy or even plant some yourself. But if you are buying, do not fall for expensive options available in bigger stores. Buy cheap, locally available plants. Additionally, you can add ceramic, metallic, and other antique flower pots and vases to enhance the beauty of your space. Again use old jars and tea mugs to place the plants. Here are few simple tips to turn your house into a green home.
Lighten it Up
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Good lighting could boost the design by affecting the mood and space. You can add fairy lights on accent pieces, pendant lights over the dining and study area, and lamps beside beds and the main couch. Brighten up that dark room with these simple hacks!
Remember, we told you to make some of the things by yourself? Here comes their part. Now, you can create pendant light holders and lamp shades for free! Isn’t it amazing! Did we or did we not just made home furnishing ten times more fun?!
Home Decor Accessorise
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Think of it this way; you can create some items yourself and get others for cheap. You can buy accent items and decorative items such as clocks, sculptures, etc., from flea markets. Flea markets are also a great place to purchase things like pottery. You can pick some handmade pottery items like oil dispensers, vases, etc. And here is the hack! Always remember to pick them in pairs of odd numbers because they will add beauty and character to your home and be light on your pockets.
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Add Mirrors
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Don’t forget to incorporate at least a mirror in a room. Why not mirrors? The thing is that mirrors reflect light, and as we have said, light affects space. Light can make a space look more prominent, and by reflecting light, mirrors take the design to a whole new level.
Rearrange
Just like you try on many clothes before buying one, there is also nothing wrong with trying out different layouts and orientations when furnishing your home. An arrangement you do not even think about can work better than what you planned.
Sometimes just rearranging brings such a look and design that you might not even feel like buying many things; things feel complete just like they are. For example, change the orientation of your study table or sofas and swap side tables of different rooms. Arrange your books and novels in another way. These are some of easiest tips to up your home furnishing game.
No house can feel like home if there is no personal touch. Always try to keep things natural and handmade. This will save you money, furnish your home your way, and always be original. Remember, it is our responsibility to go towards a sustainable lifestyle. If you can manage with whatever is at home, then so be it!
