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Tips on Budget DecoratingMaria Palma Home decorating on a budget is the ultimate adventure in decorating. It requires a little bit of planning, creativity, and patience. If you are like me, sometimes you wish you could be a genie and wiggle your nose and **poof** its done. However, that takes away from all the fun! Follow these tips and youll have a home that looks like a page out of your favorite magazine! *Visit Furniture Showrooms Make notes of styles of furniture you like. Also, take note of colors and fabrics that create a "warm" feeling inside of you. By visiting showrooms you can get an idea of the new trends and styles. *Browse Through Decorating Magazines Magazines are a source of inspirational ideas. Create a scrapbook of magazine clippings and refer to your book when shopping for your home. *Shop Second-Hand Stores One persons trash is another persons treasure can never be so true. One place to look is the classifieds in your local newspaper. I have found great deals on furniture in thrift stores and auctions. Dont worry if an item is not in the best of shape. A coat of paint will work wonders for some furniture. Slipcovers can update an old couch or chair. *Color! Color! Color! To create a dramatic, inexpensive change to your home, paint the walls a new color or buy new curtains. Keep in mind the moods that colors can create. *Create Your Own Art For me, one of the best parts of decorating is creating my own original works of art to hang on the walls. It could be as simple as collecting leaves when they have turned colors and creating a picture collage. A nice frame makes any work of art look classy. Take a drawing, photography or painting class at your local community college. Gain inspiration by browsing through art books at your local library or bookstore. If youre into black and white photos, but do not want to pay the high price for this type of art, buy a book or calendar of your favorite photographer and frame the pictures. *Shop Discount Stores Thank God for discount stores! This place will save you a ton of money on accessories. You will find little treasures such as candle holders, candles, potpourri, and knick knacks for very little money. Who will ever know *Be Patient! Take your time and shop during sales. Decorating should be fun. Remember, Rome was not built in a day!
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