Decorating Your Home: 5 Style Tips that Cost Less than $50

Julie Danause several different words to describe the color
Do you dream of adding style to your home butthan it is probably complex. For example; if you
don't have a lot of money? Don't despair! Theresaid it was a kinda "gold, straw, beige-y color"
are 5 things you can do that will help your housethan it is probably a complex color. If you said
look beautiful without spending much money."just yellow" - it probably is not a very inspiring
look. A beautiful color on the walls can make the
Nothing zaps a great look like clutter. Look aroundroom go from ordinary to extraordinary in less
you. Do you have paper plies or mail stacks? Dothan a day and usually for less than $50.
you just add to your knickknack collection rather4. Make it personal
than rotate your select favorites? When was theDecorating your house is a job but styling your
last time you saw the front of your refrigerator?home is fun. Personalization is putting your
Simple solutions that cost very little money are tointerests, hobbies or values into your décor
invest in nice office trays, pretty bulletin boardsto really make it your own. Buy simple - read
and frames for your child's artwork. Make theinexpensive - curtains at your local big-box store
trash can handy to immediately toss unwantedand then buy exquisite wide ribbon to hot glue on
mail. Taking away the clutter will make yourthe edge. Use your grandson's first sneakers to
space appear larger and help your treasuredtie back the den curtains. Use some family photos
objects be emphasized rather than lost.but just promise not to use too many. A guest
2. Make display surfaces pretty.coming for a visit may find all those staring eyes
A key element in houses that are decorated by aunnerving.
professional rather than want-to-be is the art of5. Change with the seasons.
accessorizing. Flat surfaces such as mantels,You know the drill - lighter brighter for spring
bookcases, and coffee tables are the perfectsummer and darker richer for fall/winter. This
places to restyle for less. The one important pointeasy task of changing the fabric items around the
here is to keep it simple. Bookcases should onlyhome can help you make it seasonal. Change out
be 2/3 full. A mantle should not have mirrorplacements, bath towels, and accent pillows. The
above it (a very dated look) - choose artworkfinal touch is to purchase a seasonal bouquet of
instead. Place no more than three items on anflowers: fresh or fake- these centerpieces can
end table - cluster these varied but related itemsadd punch to a room.
together for more impact.Decorate your home by spending time not
3. Paint to Impress.money in decluttering, painting and accessorizing.
Paint, as you know, makes the most dramaticBy following these simple tips, you can make a
change for the money. Be bold, be daring andhuge impact by bringing your home from average
most importantly -- don't do white! Choose ato spectacular for very little money.
complex color. This simply means if you would