I hope you have taken the chance to read some of the articles at the Home and Garden blog. I love to read the fun and interesting ideas these writers have. I am particularly interested in finding creative ways to decorate frugally. Check out some of these articles from our Home and Garden bloggers for some of my favorite tips for decorating cheap:
What is Shabby Chic?
I love the design ideas in this article. There are some great ways to get that “shabby chic” look without spending a fortune. It does boggle my mind how people are willing to pay so much money to get a worn, antique look. Why not just do it yourself and save hundreds or even thousands of dollars?! Check this article out if you don’t mind doing a little work in order to save loads of money.
Creating Your Baby’s Haven on a Budget
This article has a few very clever ideas for saving money when furnishing and decorating a nursery. Personally, I love the idea of using handmade art on walls in place of expensive store-bought pictures. In addition to being much cheaper, handmade art adds a personal and sentimental touch to any room.
Projects from Leftover Fabric
Here are a couple of interesting decorating ideas that use items you might already have on hand. If you don’t have all of the supplies handy, try looking for what you need at a thrift store or garage sale.
Found Style
This article has some interesting ideas for turning old objects into great design pieces. Frugal decorating is really all about “found style,” or using secondhand pieces in a new way. It is definitely not necessary to furnish and decorate a home with brand new pieces. In fact, today it is very popular to revamp old objects for a new look or purpose.
Cheap, Easy Decor Elements from Things You Have
Here are some additional ideas for reusing what you have and turning it into something new and interesting. You’ll also find an interesting idea for a bath mat made from woven old towels.