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
