Decorate with a tight budget

The 9 Most Important Tips For Decorating On A Tight Budget :

So the idea of decorating your interiors serving all your desires on a limited budget seems to be overwhelming, right? Not once you’ve learned our secrets.

Here’s some tips you need to use them to create an interior design that’s fit for your dream home, without the designer prices to match.

1)Plan before you begin:

First, find your design inspiration. Look at magazines and the internet to figure out what style you’d like to emulate in your design. Then, break the project down into its components – flooring, furniture, paint, accessories, and décor. Browse stores to get a solid idea on how much the components will cost.

2) Repurpose What You Already Have :

There’s no denying that repurposing your old design elements won’t be as exciting as waiting for all new pieces to arrive from the store. But, with a little bit of elbow grease and an investment in free time, it’s possible to totally transform the look of almost any component of your interior design. Plus, it will allow you to save money for must-have purchases later on.

 As you begin to get a feel for what you can repurpose, do your research. Chances are that you’ll be able to find DIY guides for most of the projects.

Ask a handy friend or family member to provide guidance, if possible

3. Anchor The Room With Furniture :

Furniture is a wise place to spend your money because it will likely last for years. It also serves the duel purpose defining a room with just a glance. Once you have a solid bedroom suit for your sleeping space or a sofa and chair set for your living room, half the work is done. You’ll only have to add small touches to pull the room together, rather than trying to create a cohesive space with a bunch of décor items and no center to tie them together.

4. Shop Second Hand :

You could be trying to decorate a tiny apartment where there isn’t enough space for such work or you could have a hectic schedule filled with work, family obligations, and social engagements. Whatever the case, if you need to stay on budget while buying ready-made furniture, don’t be afraid to shop second hand.

Shop online or  spend your weekends combing yard sales and flea markets. Ask around to see if your family and friends have anything that they’re not using. Keep an eye out for going-out-of-business sales and pay special attention to the curbs of your neighborhood on your local trash day.

When shopping for second hand items, quality is more important than style, which can always be altered. Inspect every inch of the piece for structural quality. You can always cover a sofa with a slip cover, give a rusted mirror a new coat of paint, or buy a different lamp shade to help your find fit better with your interior design.

5) Go Bold With Color

It’s time to let you in on one of interior design’s biggest secrets: Color is cheap. In contrast to other interior deign elements, paint costs only few dinars.

Before you take the plunge with paint, be sure you’ve picked a color you love. Pick up a few free palettes from your local home improvement store. Once you’ve narrowed it down to a few choices, you can pick up samples of each. Paint small squares of each sample color on each wall of the room see which one you like best. Check on the samples over the course of a few days to see how the colors react to varying amounts of daylight.

6) DIY Your Decor :

Decor is incredibly open to personal interpretation, so use skills that you already have to create your own items rather than buying them. If you are always behind a camera, frame a few of your favorite pictures and proudly put them on display. Completing a painting or two to use as wall art is an excellent excuse to rediscover a beloved past time. If you feel at home by the sea, collect some shells to give your room a relaxing feel.

Don’t be afraid to search out items that can serve a duel purpose. Show off your vast book collection by artfully arranging them on an open bookcase. Use old wine bottles in lieu of vases for fresh flowers. Anything will work as long as you let your personality shine through.

7) Cultivate A Minimalist Design Style :

It’s right in the name. Choosing a minimalist style to decorate your interior will cost you minimally, at least when compared to other, more ornate, schools of thought. Plus, minimalist design is in right now, so not only will you be saving money, you’ll also be staying on trend.

In interior design, minimalism is defined by neutral colors, especially monochromatic ones, the use of natural materials, clean lines on furniture and cabinetry. Lighting should be discreet, yet plentiful Be sure to use very few accessories and, when choosing items to decorate the space, opt for one or two large statement pieces rather than a bunch of knick-nacks.

8) Don’t Decorate Everything at Once :

One of the biggest interior design mistakes you can make, especially when trying to save money, is to take on too many redesigning projects at once. New homeowners in particular tend to fall into the trap of wanting to redo the décor of every room from top to bottom

The best advice we can give is to live in a space before making any massive changes to the interior. As you begin to use the room, you will get a better feel for its quirks. Replacing old kitchen cabinets the minute you move in will seem like a waste if, six months later, you find yourself wishing you had taken the time to redesign the layout first.

Again, this is all about prioritizing. Pick the room in your home that needs the most help and start there.

9) Hire A Student Designer :

All of the above tips are useful if you have a strong sense of personal style and have a cohesive idea of what you want to achieve with your interior design. But, what if you don’t have an idea of where to start? Even if you know what you want, who says you have the time? For these occasions, hiring an interior designer is key and a student designer is a great way to get the help you need while staying within your price point.

As with anyone you would hire, make sure to interview potential designers first before agreeing to a contract. Look for designers that share your sense of style. Make your budget and compensation expectations very clear. Don’t hesitate to put you agreement in writing. However, once you find the right match, you’ll be good to go.

- Rahma Ayari