Decorate Your Home on the Cheap

If you’re looking for a change and want to redecorate your home, try these tips to get the most bang out of your buck:

1. Look up local auctions. Many communities will have consignment companies that auction whole furniture sets and individual furniture pieces that sell for far less than retail prices. Brush up on auction rules and bid like a pro.

2. Browse consignment stores. Often times, this type of store will look like your average furniture store. The variety of pieces will range from modern to antique, and will usually all be in pretty good shape. The great thing about these stores is that the store’s buyers get to pick and choose what they display and sell, so you won’t be running across a lot of worn out items.

3. Look for estate sales. There are companies that will go to a property and host an estate sale of all the items on the property. Most of the times these events are open to the public, but for some events you need to be on a list or invited. Estate sales are another way to get quality furniture (sometimes whole sets) for great prices. Find an estate sale near you.

4. Pick through thrift stores. Some items in thrift stores can be pretty worn, but chances are you can run across something in really good condition and for a great price! If you’re a do-it-yourself person, you can reupholster a good recliner that has tears in it or paint a table with worn paint. Look up some DIY tips and learn from the internet community how to make something old into something new. To stretch your bucks at thrift stores, ask about sale days (like half-off Saturdays or senior-discount Tuesdays).

5. Find inspiration. Online resources are plentiful and so are print materials. In fact, you may find inspiration in your every-day life. Pick up a home decorating magazine when you’re in the checkout line at the grocery store and try to mimic something you like. Or browse the web with a few keywords and see what types of images pop up that you can translate into home décor or that may inspire you. The world is your muse and so is the internet. Have fun and experiment!

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