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Simple and Practical Ideas For Home Decoration on a Budget

Monday, June 20, 2011
Everyone has a fantasy about how they’d like their home to look, but many people aren’t sure how to make this a reality. If you’re hesitating because of a limited budget, you’ll be glad to know that you can make your home look great by using some simple low cost tips. Redesigning the appearance of your home doesn’t have to be expensive, as in many cases simply moving things around can make a big difference, while at other times you can purchase something used that will have a dramatic impact. The home decorating suggestions that follow are all either inexpensive or free, but they’ll nonetheless give your home an exciting new look.
Mirrors can have a dramatic effect on a room. If you have a small room that you want to appear larger, you can always add a large mirror at one end. A decorative touch to your home could be a mirror since it can flow with any style you choose. People that are trying to maintain their budget have the ability to choose some items that are expensive while also using used items that they are able to find at many different places. Mirrors can be great accent pieces especially if you can find them in different shapes as well as interesting frames. Some wall mirrors have etchings that give them an especially artistic appearance. Different shapes and styles of table mirrors can really bring your home furnishings to life. A room can really come together when you choose mirrors that will tie in with your other furnishings.
If you want to transform the look of your living room, consider adding a folding screen. If your living room, for instance, is used for more than one purpose, a folding screen could effectively divide it in half. At times when you prefer to have a single large room, the screen can be opened up and used as a decorative item leaned against the wall. A folding screen can have a look that’s antique, Asian, contemporary or in any style you prefer and they can be found at reasonable prices in many stores as well as online.
A budget friendly way to enhance your homes appearance is with candles. You can often find eclectic looking candleholders or sconces as well. Several classic or eclectic candleholders can elevate the look of your home but you don’t have to have too many. Candleholders, antique or otherwise, can be beautifully displayed, but don’t go crazy with them.
Candles themselves can give a room a soft or romantic look, though too many may make it look a little spooky or goth-like! Beautiful candleholders and candelabras can be found at estate sales and flea markets. Scented candles can create a certain mood in a room. Creating a mood is easy with nicely scented candles.
As the above points illustrate, you can easily find lots of ways to redesign, rearrange and improve the look of your home while keeping your expenses to a minimum. Aside from the tips we’ve mentioned here, think of as many ways as you can to bring out the most of every room without buying any costly new items. Remember that you don’t have to do everything at once; work on one room or even section of a room at a time, and the look of your whole house will gradually be transformed.

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