The following focuses on tips and ideas on how to spruce up your cheap home decor without breaking the bank!

1.Start with a thorough cleaning. No matter what you plan on doing, making sure that everything is clean is a first step in analyzing what you want to do.

2.Consider a new paint color. Don't be afraid to try a bolder color. There are many colors and hues to choose from today that you will be sure to find the right color for the room you are considering. Or add border tape around the top of the walls for an individual touch. Border tape is a really economical way to add a new design to a room at an extremely low cost.

3.For the kitchen, purchase new knobs for your cabinets. You can either buy metal or wooden. The wooden ones are really inexpensive and you can paint them and/or add designs to them for your personal touch.

4.Look at things you have around the house in a new light. For instance, if you have an old trunk, you can turn it into a wonderful and interesting wine rack just by painting, turning it on it's end and placing shelves that are really cheap to buy on the inside!

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5.Changing window treatments. For a cheap take on curtains, check out the material department at your local department store. There you will have an untold variety of curtain material to choose from. The new thing today is just using the cut material with shower hooks to hold onto the rod. You will have raw edges but that is what people are looking for in todays market.

6.Pain or refurbish your existing furniture. Maybe you don't like the dark wood furniture you have or the lighter color. Simply sanding the furniture down and applying a desirable stain to the surface will produce “all new” furniture and your cheap home decorations will be changed quite dramatically at a really low cost.

7.Purchase different throw rugs and place them in odd places. This adds a uniqueness to your home decor.
8.Buy cheap prints or use pictures you already have around the house for cheap wall decorations. It's amazing what you can find when you start viewing images in a different light.

9.Visit thrift shops or garage sales. You can literally find a treasure trove of new decorating ideas from others cast offs. Lamps, shades, dishes can all have a new meaning. An unusually shaped bowl can be filled with potpourri and used as a centerpiece.

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10.Live plants lend a beautiful addition to any room decor. Purchasing small plants and putting them in small decorative pots is an ideal focal point. Place as many as you like in each room.

Think outside the box on various items and you will have a completely new room with your new cheap home decor.

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• Garage/Estate Sales: These are two of the best places to go if you are in search of cheap home decor. Both garage and estate sales are filled with basic, as well as, eccletic pieces that you can find for incredibly low prices. Also, do not forget that for some great basic pieces (wooden chairs, book shelves, tables, etc) you can always buy these for next to nothing and then go to your local paint store and buy a cheap can of paint to give the pieces a more original look.
• Discount Furniture Stores: Most of these stores are only open a couple of days out of the week, which allows for the prices to be much less than regular stores, but you can find furniture and other home furnishings for nearly half off of their regular prices. These stores usually receive whatever stock is left over from bigger furniture stores so you are able to get cheap home decor that looks like you spent the big bucks. These places usually will work with you on financing plans as well.
• The Internet: Do not underestimate great websites such as eBay or craigslist, which usually have some interesting finds on them. On websites such as these you are able to bid on items listed so a lot of the time you can find some great things for really low prices. Also, another great idea is to try and sell some of the home decor you have that you might be tired of (or pieces that you just do not want anymore) on one of these websites as well. The money that you make from your sell can go toward some new purchases of cheap home decor that you find.
• IKEA: At stores such as this you can find a lot of great pieces of cheap home decor. IKEA specializes in selling furniture as well as home accessories. One thing to keep in mind is that when you sign up for the IKEA card you can get special discounts and promotions that are going on for only card holders. The prices at IKEA are considerably low and they frequently have great sales. The only catch with IKEA is that all furniture must be self assembled.

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Remember that just because the economy is in a slump does not mean that you cannot decorate your home with some new decor. With the helpful tips from above you now have plenty of places to find great deals for great looking, yet cheap home decor.

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Choosing a Style

So, your bathroom is outdated and you don't want to spend a lot of time in there. You jump in the shower and right back out. Sound familiar? Well, there are ways to remedy that and transform your boring bathroom into a retreat that you could spend all day in. The first thing you will want to consider is style. How would you like to relax at the end of a long day? Do you want to sit in a hot bath and forget the world, or how about a massaging shower? Decide what theme you would like to have, whether it be peaceful, or high tech spa. Do you want an outdoors feel? The main thing here is to choose a theme or style that helps you relax.

How to Create a Retreat

After deciding on your over all effect, consider your space. If it is small, figure how you can add the illusion of space. If dealing with a large space, think about what type of components that you want to incorporate. The key is comfort. You want your space to be an oasis. Choose things that are comfortable to you. What speaks to you in terms of comfort? You also want your space to be functional. Consider furniture that is useful, yet visually appealing to your design.

Set the Mood

One of the best ways to set a mood is lighting. Choose lighting that is functional for dressing, applying make up, etc., but you will want to choose lighting that can be dimmed for relaxation. A good way to achieve this is with dimmer switches.

Paint Ideas

Paint is an inexpensive way to make a statement in your space. A monochrome design can add the illusion of an open feel. If working in a small space, consider a lighter paint color for your ceiling. This gives the illusion of height. You can also paint a faux window that opens up to a beautiful outdoor scene. This gives your space an open feel also.

Art

Art is an important design element. Choose art that compliments your style theme while being visually stimulating. Art can be in many forms, from paintings and prints, to vases and other objects. It is a good idea to group pieces together and continue like combinations throughout the room. This allows the eye to travel.

Candles

Candles can be a beautiful addition to any room. Choose unique candles in scents that are relaxing to you. Lighting candle in your bathroom can help create a relaxing mood and the soft light thrown from candles is soothing. Aromatic candles are a good choice for your bathing space.

You want your master bathroom to become a relaxing retreat after a hard day. It's easy to accomplish this and can be inexpensive. Look for bargains and discount places in your area or on the Internet when making purchases. You want to place your money in your bathroom fixtures and lighting. Furniture choices need not be expensive, but functional. Paint is an always inexpensive option and you can create a spa like feel just by adding some paint. Whatever your choice, consider your options and make your bathroom a luxurious space.

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First of all, you need to decide what style your child wants. Are you going for the "princess" theme for your little darling, or would your son want race cars and drag strips? Let them be the creative mind behind the cheap home decor. Let them have a say in what goes in their room. Let them be creative, and express themselves. After all, they sleep in here, not you.

Let Your Child Help

After you have discussed the pros and cons of different themes, and your child has chosen what they want, get them involved! Take them to the hardware store to help choose colors and fixtures. This gives them a sense of accomplishment, makes them feel like it's more their room.

Choosing the Paint

When painting a childs room you need to consider the age of the child. If your budget allows, then go wild and paint however, you can always change it later. If your on a tighter budget, choose a paint color that will grow with the child. Murals are wonderful additions to any room, but for a child, maybe the stick on kind is a better idea. That way when little Suzy is out of her butterfly phase, you can just peel it off, and start new. Also, if you look in the hardware stores, there are gallons of mismatched paint that was returned. When people get their paint mixed to suit their needs, sometimes it doesn't match. You can pick these up for half the price of the paints that can be mixed specifically for you. It may be just what your child wants, and costs less.

Deciding on Furniture

Furniture should be chosen in much the same way. Always remember the age of the child you are buying cheap home decor for. Try to get furniture that will grow with the child, and still be usable. Bean bag chairs are always a hit. Comfy and low to the ground, they are perfect for gaming, movies or even lounging while doing homework.

The Little Things

Watercolors are a nice addition to bedrooms, because they are subdued. And mirrors are an almost must for older children. Some parents will choose to let their child decide what photographs are hung and where. Most children will opt for posters from a teen magazine, so be sure and grab some poster frames, as well as poster putty. You don't want staples or scotch tape to ruin that wonderful paint job!

Boys versus Girls

Boys are typically less picky about colors, decorations, and furniture than girls. They are more interested in function. Can they see the TV from this spot, will their game system fit here, and so on. Girls usually want things to be pretty first, then work on function. They want it all to match.

You can decorate a childs room with as much or as little flair as the child wants, making it personalized. After all, that's what most children want anyway. A space of their own, that is just "them". Don't forget to shop around. Bargains are found everyday, everywhere. Remember to check the discontinued items. And yard sales and flea markets are a wonderful place to find knick knacks that compliment your childs room. Use your imagination, and be as creative as your child. You may feel a little nostalgic while spending this time with your children, and it's a great way to bond.

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As inspiration, many at-home designers seek ideas from design television shows, magazines and internet websites. Many sites allow the homeowner to upload a picture of the room and customize the picture with paint colors, wall treatments and the placement of furniture.

The theme of a room determines the style. Would your teen prefer a sports or celebrity inspired theme? Perhaps your glamour girl daughter prefers a room that mirrors the spa experience with chic, relaxing color palettes and mirrored walls. Regardless of the style chosen, narrowing the theme is a crucial aspect of creating a designer inspired room for cheap.

Adding elements of style to a room is easy with wall treatments like paint, wallpaper and murals. Often, paint can be used as a cheap home decor and has the ability to completely change the look of a room. Modern rooms which can transition from teenager-friendly to chic are painted stripes, horizontal or vertical in contrasting colors. A simple transformation can be complete with two paint colors, masking tape and a vision of a designer inspired room.

Are you short of space? Here are some ways to create the appearance of a larger room:

• Use mirrored wall surfaces to reflect the room, creating the appearance of more area than there actually is.
• Light colors go a long way in opening up a room. Consider using a light color on the walls and leaving the bold colors for accents and finishing touches.
• Furniture dimensions should mirror the size of the room. All furniture placed within the room should be to scale. Oversized furniture only creates the illusion of a smaller space and should be avoided while designing a room on a budget.

Regardless of the style chosen – design on a budget doesn’t have to mean unattractive. Using a combination of low and high budget a creativity level you can create a room that your teenager can grow in, spend time in, study in and play in!

Involving your teen in the design of the room is an important part of the process. Depending on the tone chosen for the room the theme can be dramatic or relaxing - abstract or photographic.

Art can be used to create a focal point in the room. The focal point that is created with a large piece of art determines the theme of the room. Choosing art is a very personal experience which the teen can be involved in. Art can reflect the color and theme of the room.

A smart shopper is able to get the brand names that they want for lower prices to create the appearance of a professionally designed bedroom. There are many benefits to creating a highly stylized bedroom like the fact that it will transition well into adulthood. Many of the accessories and furniture pieces chosen can be used within their first apartment. Using timeless and modern furniture pieces available at low cost furniture stores like Ikea.

Designing a room with a low budget, does not mean low style. High style items can be found for a fraction of the price at discount department stores. It is important to create a combination of low priced and high style items to give the room a modern, chic and trendy design scheme.

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