Do-it-yourself decorating is the best way to get the most
out of your home-improvement budget. Instead of spending big bucks, use time,
energy and your imagination to give your home an inexpensive makeover.
You don’t even need to be handy with tools in order to get
the results you want. Don’t be shy. Get free advice and ask questions at
hardware stores, fabric shops and the local lumber company—they are more than
willing to help you if you just ask. All you need is confidence in your
abilities, an active imagination and the willingness to get the job done. So
let’s get started.
Cute End Tables
Wooden crates make inexpensive end tables. Paint four wooden
crates and decorate the sides with stencils or paint your own designs
freestyle. Stack them together in whatever fashion suits your purposes and you have
end tables with added storage space. You can find wooden crates in the
dumpsters behind grocery stores or at flea and farmers markets.
DIY Room Dividers
If your home is wide open, then you might want to make use
of room dividers to make it a little cozier. One easy way to make a room
divider is to use three or more doors and hinge them together. You can find
doors at thrift stores, in dumpsters where housing construction is going on,
and at some Habitat For Humanity second hand stores. Paint them in solid colors
and go crazy with stencils, appliqués or freestyle painting. This could be a
great weekend project for the whole family.
Unique Dining Room
Table
Purchase a used picnic table and benches from the thrift
store for use as an inexpensive dining room table. Sand the table and benches
if need be and paint in whatever color matches your décor. Painting the benches
a different color than the table makes a great contrast and can add much needed
color.
Restyle Your Old
Furniture
Don’t toss your old furniture just because it is scratched
or needs a few minor repairs. Restyle your old furniture for a new look and
save a ton of money. For example, if you have an old desk that looks like it
came from your great grandmothers house, restyle it using a spray-on antiquing
paint. Once you have spray painted the desk, paint the trim in a contrasting
color and add new hardware to the drawers if you need to. You now have a
functional desk that looks new.
Make a Creative Area
Rug
Cut out pieces of old rugs and carpet samples into different
shapes and sizes. Piece them together on the floor until you find a pattern and
shape that suits your needs. Sew the pieces together using thick carpet thread
and a carpet needle. You might be surprised at how different colors, textures
and thicknesses make a beautiful and unique area rug.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to decorate your home. Use
your imagination and keep a positive attitude throughout your projects and you
may find that you have a knack for creating useful and beautiful décor for your
home from used items, and still stay within your limited budget.
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