An Easy Start

Give couches and chairs a fresh start by draping fabric over them or decorating them with pillows or a small rug. 0 Comments

Paint is a cheap way to change the look of a room. (Stores will re-sell paint that wasn't quite the right color for a previous customer but you may love it!) 0 Comments

Buy accessories like candles on sale at the end of the season before new colors come in. 0 Comments

Plants are a cheap way to dress up a room. (Just don't forget to water them!) 0 Comments

Diving In

Lighting: old lamps from thrift store or yard sale. Lampshades: glue old buttons or fabric on shade. 1 Comments

Frame your own photos with cheap store frames that you can repaint. 0 Comments

Go for a mis-matched look for dining room table chairs and dinnerware, buying these things from thrift stores. 0 Comments

Super Saver

Get more decorating on the cheap ideas through books found at your local library. 0 Comments

Trade furniture with a friend or relative. 0 Comments

Before you buy, check for what you need on listserves like Craigslist or Freecycle. 0 Comments

Turn thrift store finds into something new. Teacups and bowls can be come a candle or plant holder. 0 Comments

Make your own curtains using fabric from thrift stores or use old sheets. 0 Comments

Grow flowers in your garden to cut. 0 Comments