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Don't let the urge to redecorate be hampered by a lack of funds!

These are just a few ideas for redecorating on a tight budget:


  1. Placemats and Table Runners - Using colored cloth placemats and table runners on furniture surfaces will add an accent to your room without causing clutter.
  2. Lamp Shades-You can change out your lamp shades on existing lamps for a lot less than purchasing an entirely new lamp. Try using colors to change the mood of the room you are working on.
  3. Garage Sale Knick-Knacks-Wake up early on a Saturday morning, and hit some garage sales. You can find accent pieces and even antique furniture pieces that will change the look of your room for little cost.
  4. Candles -A set of three candles, whether the same size or different sizes, in different colors, will add warmth to your room. You do not need anything fancy, just a few 3in x 6in pillar candles on a table with a bamboo mat underneath can make a wonderful centerpiece.
  5. Prints -Visit your local craft store and look at their selection of poster sized prints. You can either have these framed, or stop at Wal-Mart for a poster frame. You can get inexpensive poster frames in oak, black, silver, gold, brass...there are usually quite a few options for generally under 20 dollars.
  6. Original Art -Posterboard, acrylic paint, any size picture frame.
  7. Unused Furniture -Using the same acrylic paint, you can paint your unused or old wooden furniture to use as accent pieces.
  8. Tables-Old board games, mounted on a piece of fabric covered plywood and coated with a sealant, can make a fun table top for a child's room.
  9. Old Books-Stop at your local thrift store and pick up a stack of old books that you can stack on a table to create a pedestal for a candle grouping, plant or lamp in order to some depth on a flat surface.
  10. Lighting-As simple as it sounds, change the wattage of your light bulbs for a whole different look to the room.

Again, some simple and fun ideas to change the look of your existing decor when the money just isn't there!

(c) 2006 Terri Oh

About the Author Terri Oh is a mother and grandmother who spends her free time trying to come up with ways to make the old look new, and the boring look fresh and fun again! See how she Gotter-Done!

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