Saturday, December 24, 2011

Practical Home Decoration on a Budget

The tips we’ll talk about here in this article for low cost home decoration ideas will help you get started and stay within you budget.

This article has some good cheap decorating tips:
http://www.pinewardrobefurniture.com/2011/12/21/cheap-chic-practical-home-decoration-on-a-budget/

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Decorating on the cheap: What works, what doesn’t

So if you’re furnishing or decorating your own place for the first time (or just looking for some inspiration to spruce up your home), here’s what worked for me — and what didn’t work at all.
Here's a well written article with lots of good cheap decorating tips:

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Cheap Christmas Decoration

For a few folks, having the ability to have the funds for lavish and serene Christmas decorations is somewhat of a challenge. There are many ways to decorate for Christmas, or any vacation, on a limited budget.
Cheap decorating for Christmas:

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Cheap DIY Thanksgiving Decorations

And somehow, Pinterest even got me to channel my crafty side and put together some fun little decorations. Actually, I think calling it my “crafty side” may even be pushing it because these ideas are downright simple. And wicked cheap, too!
This post has some great pics and good cheap decorating suggestions for Thanksgiving:

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Cheap decorating tips: The easy way!

Scared of the budget which is going to burn your pocket while decorating your beautiful house?  Don’t worry. There are some easy, cheap decorating tips and guidelines which will not bite your pocket.
This post has some good cheap decorating tips:

Monday, November 14, 2011

Chic and Cheap Holiday Decorating Ideas

Have fun this holiday season and remember it is not how much you spend on decorations but how much heart is in your decorating!

This blog post has some good Christmas cheap decorating ideas with pictures:

http://www.couponclipinista.com/2011/11/chic-and-cheap-holiday-decorating-ideas/

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Cheap Room Decorating Ideas

I am moving in 9 days!!!! I cant wait to have a clean slate to work on! I have an alternative style and i want my room to reflect my taste but I have a tight budget.

This post offers some good cheap decorating advice to a woman moving into a new room:

http://cheaphomedecorideas.com/cheap-home-decor-idea/cheap-room-decorating-ideas-tips-and-answers

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Cheap Decorating Centerpiece

I wanted a centerpiece for my table. I thought of flowers, but carnations and alstromerias are at least four dollars a bunch.

Here's a blog post on cheap decorating using a tea room table centerpiece:

http://tee-tinytennesseekitchen.blogspot.com/2011/11/decorating-on-cheap.html

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Home Decorating on a Budget

I mean, really, the beauty that exists in your home can be a catalyst for creativity, peace and calm. So what do you do if you want to decorate but have a limited budget? 

This article describes some tried and true cheap decorating practices in a concise manner:

http://momvesting.com/content/home-decorating-budget

Monday, November 7, 2011

4 Tips For Cheap Wedding Party Accessories

The reality is that you are an idiot if you’re investing a large amounts of money on wedding party decorations. Why? Because not only can you decorate your wedding party inexpensively and easily with wholesale wedding supplies, you can actually ensure that it looks spectacular.

This post has some cheap decorating tips for wedding party accessories:

http://weblogpoint.com/general-news/4-tips-for-cheap-wedding-party-accessories-decorating-the-party-on-a-budget/

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Cheap Baby Room Decorating Ideas

However, decorating a nursery for your impending bundle of joy should be one of the more enjoyable aspects of preparing for the arrival of your baby, and a beautiful nursery does not have to cost a fortune. 

Check out this article to get ideas for cheap decorating for a nursery:

http://newbabyroomdecor.com/cheap-baby-room-decorating-ideas

Monday, October 31, 2011

How to turn your first home into a decorator's showcase

Turning your first home into a decorator's showcase doesn't have to cost a lot. A sense of adventure, some creativity and the willingness to do the work yourself can have your home looking like something from a TV interior design show in no time.

This article offers cheap decorating tips for the first time homeowner or renter:

http://www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/home-decorating/132921803.html

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Cheap Ideas for Home Decorating

Are you looking for ways to decorate without spending all of your hard earned money? This article has tips to help you out.

Check out this article's cheap decorating tips here:

http://centired.co.za/2011/10/cheap-ideas-for-home-decorating-3/

Friday, October 28, 2011

Monday, October 24, 2011

3 Cheap Home Decor Ideas Guaranteed to Fill Your Home

Decorating ideas are in every major store from Wally World to boutiques and galleries that sell works of art.  So in buying art, how do you choose?  What’s the best method that will suit your tastes, your lifestyle and your personality?  I’ll help answer that one for you too in the following article.

This article gives cheap decorating advice relating to buying artwork:

http://www.diogopalito.com/273-3-cheap-home-decor-ideas-guaranteed-to-fill-your-home.html

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Cheap Ideas for Home Decorating

Don’t worry if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on decorating items, there are lots of ways to decorate that are easy and cheap. Decorating can be done simply and effectively without emptying a bank account.

This article has some good cheap decorating ideas:

http://www.artdecotablelamps.net/interior-design/cheap-ideas-for-home-decorating/

Cheap, trash bag Halloween decorating

In a burst of festivity, I decided we should have some Halloween decorations in the house. Something 1) dramatic, 2) super cheap, and 3) didn't require me to go to the store. Behold: trash bag spiderwebs. 

Here's an article about cheap decorating for Halloween using a black trash bag:

http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2011/10/cheap-trash-bag-halloween-decorating.html

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Decorate Your Room on the Cheap

It’s hard to make a new apartment or dorm (whether for the summer or the rest of the year) feel like a home. Even worse, art is frequently expensive and photos taped to the wall can look collegiate in a bad way. With that in mind, here are some ways to decorate your dorm or apartment on the cheap.

I like this article about cheap decorating techniques for apartments or dorms. The same techniques could apply to any space, though:

http://www.hackcollege.com/blog/2011/05/16/decorate-your-room-on-the-cheap.html

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

A call for cushions and candlesticks

For Nicole and the students she profiles, a student budget is no reason not to live in splendor, and she hopes that her blog will inspire those in “a decor rut” with the idea that creativity trumps cash.

Here's an interesting article about a blogger who shows how Montreal university students use cheap decorating in their apartments:

http://www.mcgilldaily.com/2011/10/a-call-for-cushions-and-candlesticks/

Monday, October 17, 2011

Get Your Spook On With A Leaner, Greener Halloween

Enviro Girl will spend about $20 on Halloween shopping this year–on candy and recipe ingredients, consumable goods that leave change in Enviro Girl’s pocket. 

This article contains cheap decorating tips for Halloween that are also environmentally friendly:

http://ecowomen.net/2011/10/17/get-your-spook-on-with-a-leaner-greener-halloween/

Friday, October 14, 2011

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Painting Tile Floors – Cheap Interior Decorating

If you have tile floors that are dated, you can paint them instead of tearing them up for cheap interior decorating. 

This article explains how you can practice cheap decorating by painting old tile floors:

http://www.laminatetileflooring.info/painting-tile-floors-cheap-interior-decorating/

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Cheap Decorating Idea: Glassware Filled With Rocks or Dry Goods

Times are tight, but that doesn’t mean you can’t freshen things up around the house.  All it takes is a little creative thinking to do add a few new touches to a room when you’re on a tight budget.

Here's a good blog post with pictures detailing a cheap decorating project:

http://appalachianwoman.com/2011/09/cheap-decorating-ideas/

Saturday, October 8, 2011

CHEAP CHIC TIPS FOR DECORATING ON A BUDGET

It can be difficult figuring out how to decorate a room on a tight budget. Style Estate suggests that you update the savvy techniques still found today in dorm rooms and first apartments across the world, and start hunting for your favorite image to frame and then hang on your wall.

This article has some good cheap decorating advice for finding artwork for your walls without spending too much:

http://blog.styleestate.com/style-estate-blog/cheap-chic-tips-for-decorating-on-a-budget.html

Friday, October 7, 2011

Cheap and Simple Home Decorating Ideas

We can probably all agree that there's some part of our home that could use a little work, be it the bedroom, bathroom or just the need for a few interesting touches. Here a five inexpensive ways to add some life to your home.

Read more at Suite101: Cheap and Simple Home Decorating Ideas | Suite101.com http://elise-franklin.suite101.com/cheap-and-simple-home-decorating-ideas-a242596#ixzz1a9UjeMGy

This article contains five good cheap decorating tips:

http://elise-franklin.suite101.com/cheap-and-simple-home-decorating-ideas-a242596

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Q&A: Any easy and cheap decorating ideas?

I am in my first apt and it seems so empty. I am basically broke and was hoping for some really easy and cheap decorating ideas… maybe some do it yourself projects.

This Q&A page has some great responses to the cheap decorating dilemma.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

6 Cheap Decorating Ideas

With every one on a little tighter budget this year will be a good year to put the old things we already have to work for us. I have used things in a different room or paint them a different color and I start to believe they are new.

This article has 6 good cheap decorating ideas:

http://www.livingleif.com/?p=837

 

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Crafting Party can include cheap decorating

Decorating cheap picture frames to personalize them can be an affordable and fun way to make a gift or home décor item special.

This article describes how a crafting party for women can be a good social event while also creating unique cheap decorating items:

http://abington.patch.com/articles/get-caught-up-by-being-crafty

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Classic decorating techniques for your home

Although a quality piece of furniture will naturally cost more than a cheap piece, you'll actually save money in the long run because of its durability and timeless style. 

This article contains a good point about cheap decorating:

http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/836411/classic-decorating-techniques-for-your-home

Friday, June 24, 2011

Thrift Store Finds

Thrift stores are a great place for cheap decorating finds. This blog post has some good pictures of how the writer accented her home with thrift store purchases:

http://southernhomesweethome.blogspot.com/2011/06/decorating-cheap.html

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Cheap Decorating Ideas

Here's a good cheap decorating post with step-by-step instructions for how to make curtains and an area rug from carpet swatches:

http://www.lamplighter-motel.com/cheap-decorating-ideas/

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Wall Decorating Ideas

The first thing people usually think of when it comes to decorating the walls of their home is to put up wall decoration like framed art or photographs, mirror, calendars, and all those classics, just like what we have shown in our article Home Decorating with Wall Arts and Wall Accessories. There are many other wall decorating ideas that are unique, inexpensive and easy to incorporate into each room of your home.

Here are some cheap decorating ideas for walls that you might not consider:

http://www.atozhomegarden.com/wall-decorating-ideas

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Find your next treasure at flea markets, accessible from the Lehigh Valley

This article describes places where you can get great cheap decorating finds if you happen to live near Lehigh Valley, PA. It also gives good tips for anyone going to flea markets anywhere:

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment-general/index.ssf/2011/06/flea_market.html

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Spruce up your interior on the cheap

Sofa throws, area rugs and indoor plants are some of the low-cost accessories that liven up the living room.

This article contains some solid cheap decorating tips for the home:

http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/HomesandProperty/-/689858/1181360/-/11e9cavz/-/

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Modern Vintage Style author

There's no need to go out to buy anything new for this way of decorating - it's about editing what you've got and working with it.

Here's an article that features an interview with a cheap decorating expert:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/books/news/article.cfm?c_id=134&objectid=10728147

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

100 Must Read Money Saving Tips for New Parents

Getting all giddy about decorating the new baby room is something all parents love to get involved in! Just be wary on over spending on unnecessary bits and bobs… easier said than done right!

This article contains some cheap decorating tips for parents planning a nursery:

http://www.promotionalcodes.org.uk/27198/100-must-read-money-saving-tips-for-new-parents/

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Inexpensive but very beautiful

With a little creativity and some DIY skills, you can cover a floor for less than the cost of traditional options.

Don't overlook the floor when considering cheap decorating ideas! This article has some alternative flooring options:

http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/helpline/2011/05/31/inexpensive-but-very-beautiful

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Mom vs. Debt: No-Debt Decorating

See? No-one needed to worry. I can do a big redo for little cash and get plenty of satisfaction for the effort.

Here's a good article by a divorced mother on a limited budget who redecorated her house using some cheap decorating techniques:

http://dailywd.womansday.com/blog/2011/05/mom-vs-debt-no-debt-decorating.html

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

5 Tips For Saving On Your Wedding Without Looking Cheap

Instead of spending money and time decorating your reception hall, see if you can find a place that requires minimal gussying up to make it look nice.

There's a cheap decorating tip — minimize decorating! Read more about money-saving tips for weddings here:

http://consumerist.com/2011/05/5-tips-for-saving-on-your-wedding-without-looking-cheap.html

Monday, May 16, 2011

Bathroom Lighting Advice

The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home to illuminate correctly. After all, we start and end each day in there.

You can do some cheap decorating in the bathroom by improving the lighting:

http://www.topdocresourceblog.info/homeimprovement/bathroom-lighting-advice/

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Baby “Shower” Shower {Party Decorating Ideas}

Frustrated by the party supplies in the market, this shower hostess decided to take matters into her own hands.

This brief article with pictures shows a do-it-yourself cheap decorating approach to a baby shower:

http://www.chiccheapnursery.com/2011/baby-shower/baby-shower-shower-party-decorating-ideas/ 

Friday, May 6, 2011

Cheap Decorating Ideas for Walls

When it comes to cheap home decorating ideas, one of the biggest hurdles that you may face is finding the right idea to beautifully decorate the walls of your house.

This article contains two solid cheap decorating ideas for putting up wall art:

http://marcinpruciak.info/?p=181

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Cheap Decorating Ideas for the Derby

As for decorating, Fielder-Hix said people should first scour for items at home and then augment those items with reasonably priced store purchases.

This article contains some cheap decorating ideas for the Kentucky Derby:

http://bgdailynews.com/articles/2011/04/27/features/features2.txt

Monday, April 25, 2011

Vintage Magazine Ads As Décor

It is a really inexpensive option for interior decorating.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6208150

"It" refers to matting and framing vintage magazine ads for the home or office. It's a great cheap decorating idea. Read more here:

http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Various-Ways-You-Can-Use-Vintage-Magazine-Ads&id=6208150

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Ask a Designer: sunroom and porch decorating that can survive the coming seasons

Options abound for making these indoor/outdoor spaces look stylish. But can we have all that gorgeous style while using durable, easy-to-care-for items that will stay looking good all season?

Here's an article about sunrooms and porches that contains some cheap decorating ideas:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gPD5QDBC39MOmwaYcvHToB9p2ftA?docId=6481434

Monday, April 4, 2011

How to Decorate Your Home With Frugality & Style

Whether you are decorating your first home or just want to give an existing room a facelift, it can be done on the cheap.  Cheap doesn't always mean cheap though.  Inexpensive can still look like a million bucks.

Here's a good article on how to approach cheap decorating:

http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom/2011/03/guest_post_how_to_decorate_you.html

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Take a swing at an easy face-lift by improving your home's doors

It's a design opportunity that's easily missed: Even the most stylishly decorated rooms often have bland wood doors with cheap hardware.

Maybe people shouldn't go for cheap decorating on one overlooked piece of hardware: doors. Here's a good article about that:

http://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2011/03/take_a_swing_at_an_easy_face-l.html

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Anthropologie's Spring Dresses Inspire Stylish Decor

Feeling inspired by Anthropologie's frilly frocks, we hunt down furnishings to match the spring dresses. Bring the look home with you -- literally. 

Here's an interesting article that pairs items from home decor catalogs with women's dresses:

http://www.shelterpop.com/2011/03/15/anthropologie-decor/

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Decorative Ceiling Beams

Here's an interesting article about decorative rather than structural ceiling beams. They could be a cheap decorating element in your home.

http://interiordesign.lovetoknow.com/decorative-ceiling-beams

Friday, March 4, 2011

Cheap Decorating Article

This article contains some good cheap decorating ideas. I'm not sure I agree that putting a bed in a corner to save floor space is such a great idea, though. Who really needs that much floor space?

http://articlemesh.com/2011/03/cheap-ideas-for-home-decorating/

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Virtual Room Design

With virtual room design, you can design a complete room with every detail imaginable, including flooring options, furnishings, lighting, colors, textures and more.

Virtual room design is a way of putting home decor catalogs into virtual practice; allowing you to see how the items for sale may look in a room of your choosing:

http://interiordesign.lovetoknow.com/virtual-room-design

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Shabby Chic Decorating Pics

Cheap But Cool Home Decor

...Just because budget decor might be more challenging, doesn't mean your place should look like an Ikea-outfitted frat house.
Here's a good article with great pictures showing cool cheap decorating items to add to your home:

Friday, February 25, 2011

Coupon Book from Home Made Simple

Good cheap decorating resource:

Free Home Made Simple Organize In Style Coupon Book

Thursday February 24, 2011

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Good cheap decorating resource:

Free Home Made Simple Organize In Style Coupon Book

Monday, February 21, 2011

Where to Get Good Deals on Furniture and Decor

Here's a good post from a blogger about finding good deals on home decor and furniture at Design Public Outlet and craigslist. If you want to do cheap decorating, you have to know how to find good deals.

http://ashleyslist.tumblr.com/

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Time to Bring Spring Into Your Home

It doesn’t take much to banish the winter gloom from your home and delight in the coming spring. PillowTalkk.com now offers a variety of decorating options, from wall decals for the home to beautiful throw pillow covers.

This article gives some good cheap decorating ideas on how to bring color into your home with the coming spring. Wall decals are something I hadn't heard of.

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=131975

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Cheap Decorating Idea for Wall Art

If you're on a tight budget and looking to add some color to your décor without breaking the bank this simple decorating hack stretches fabric over frames for cheap and nearly instant wall hangings.

Here's a great cheap decoraing idea for decorating your walls:

http://lifehacker.com/5740665/frame-fabric-to-inexpensively-decorate-your-walls

Friday, February 4, 2011

How to Recover Furniture Yourself

Here is a good cheap decorating article:

http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20110204/LIFESTYLE/102040307

It tells you how you can recover a kitchen chair with nothing but a screwdriver and a staple gun.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Jane Fonda's Home Is a Source for Cheap Decorating Ideas

While it will cost you two million clams to buy Fonda's loft, there are some great decorating ideas that can be easily recreated on a non-celebrity budget.

This article contains some good cheap decorating ideas from an unlikely source - celebrity Jane Fonda's Atlanta home:

http://www.shelterpop.com/2011/01/25/jane-fonda-home/

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Cheap Decorating For Your Patio In Winter

Buy a cheap one gallon evergreen and put them in some terra cotta clay pots - mix them all up on your table outdoors and you have a display that not only do you see from the outside - but you also see when you are looking from inside.

This article explains how you can incorporate cheap decorating into your garden, deck, or patio in winter with inexpensive plants that thrive in cold weather:

http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=139513&catid=2

Saturday, January 15, 2011

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All of us want to give our homes a new look as often as possible, but the money involved is a major deterrent. 

Read more on Newsmax.com: How to Save Money on Home Redecorating 
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This article has some good cheap decorating ideas for your home:

http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/cheap-decorating-ideas-affordable/2011/01/03/id/381737

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Apartment Decorated On A Budget

Check out the amazing job two students did of cheap decorating on this apartment by doing things like finding items on craigslist and swapping prints with classmates:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/meg-brads-student-sanctuaryhouse-tour-135069