Coordinating DecorThis is my frugal idea for decorating your home. I choose a picture that I like and then decorate the room based on the objects/colors of the picture. The decor that I purchase has been found at garage sales or thrift stores. The end result makes my home look well decorated but I am able to do it on a budget. These are some of the pictures and decor I have used.
Hanging a Picture FrameWant to learn a quick way to hang a picture frame or wall art? With some painters tape - line up where you want your nail to be. Then tape it down. Now you have your guide ready for you to make a dot to hang your nail!
Using Natures Own For Decorations, While Going GreenI love creating decorations from items that are free! Not only is it free, it smells nice, adds earthy freshness, and can be changed out and composted, eaten, or dried for arrangements. With apples from the tree, pine cones, and my favorite magnolia leaves, all of earth's freshness, can go back to the earth.
Decorate Windows with JewelryIf you don't wear those old Christmas pins, display them in your window. Just get $1 store suction cups, attach, and enjoy.
Use Coke Tab to Hang a PictureIf you get a photo frame and there is no hook on the back, using a screw attach the Coke tab to the back of your frame. Then hang your picture!
Two-Sided Table Runner for Door DecorationI love things that have more than one purpose. This table runner was 10 cents at a yard sale this summer. One side was fall leaves, the other was holiday snowmen.
Create a Decorating Project BookGather your paint chips into a simple photo booklet. I use the 4x6 purse size vinyl photo book found at many thrift stores for $1.00. Write the date and room/or project on the sample.
Decorating With BooksWhat do you do when your collection of books exceeds the space on your bookshelf? Make your books a functional part of your decor. Stack them on the floor, add a piece of glass or wood and use them as a base for a small table.
Keep Paint Samples to Coordinate Home PurchasesI always keep paint chip samples from the paint I have used in various rooms of the house in my purse. I write the room on the back.
Use Old Dresser as a Computer DeskI decided to decorate the spare bedroom in a "country" theme, but it still needs to house the family computer. I bought an old dresser with one long drawer in the center, and 3 drawers on each side, with the center open for a chair.
Seasonal Wall For Easy DecoratingThe various seasonal holidays have always been fun to celebrate with lots of decorations throughout the house. But I now find my storage space is more limited and I often am rushed to get all the decorations up in time for the holiday.
Give Chrome Fixtures a Faux Aged Bronze LookSave some money remodeling a room by giving worn out and spotted bronze/chrome fixtures a rich faux aged bronze look.
Get Paint Swatches To Match Your Color SchemeI don't know about you, but when I am in a store and I see something I like for a particular room and am thinking of purchasing, I am never sure about the exact shade of the particular color of pink, for example, in my living room, or blue ( is it a grey blue or a green blue? I don't remember!).
Hanging Framed Art and PhotosAccurate Hanging of Framed Art and Photos. I have used this tip many times to organize framed art before putting nail holes in your wall. First, trace around you frames on kraft paper to make a template for each picture or other piece you want to hang, then cut it out. . .
Fireman DecorWhen we moved to the suburbs of our city into another county, my husband became a volunteer fireman for our community. He began collecting fireman items and we needed a place to display them.
Hanging Your Speakers With Macrame Plant HoldersI was at an acquaintance's home recently. They're using macrame potted plant hangers to set their stereo speakers in, so they're not on the floor. I thought this was a great idea, it brings the music, etc. up to where you are, instead of coming from down on the floor.
Plates for CandlesInstead of buying fancy plates to set my large candles on, I use inexpensive salad plates either from my house or yard sales.
Throw Rugs and Elderly GuestsWhen having elderly guests visiting your home or living in our home, take up any throw rugs on your floors that can be tripped on.
No Window Over Your Sink?Mount an appropriate sized mirror on the wall. Then you can always see what's behind you. It's better than looking at a blank wall!
