Amy Dycyzyn has an article in her book The Complete Tightwad Gazette about interior decorating. This article can be found on page 93. It discusses cleaning and decluttering. And it discusses decorating on the cheap.
Usually, my method of decorating involves simply changing up the rooms. Rearranging after decluttering and cleaning, and switching items between rooms.
I have found great deals on some items at yard sales and flea markets. Given this, it seems natural to me to carry out decorating activities during the winter months, after the holiday rush is over.
What ideas do you have for frugal decorating?
Shannon
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Posted by Elizabeth | Thursday, January 21, 2010, 1:47 pmFor my sons’ room, I found a colorful striped comforter for $10 and am now just decorating the room around those colors. We’re repainting their dressers (bought for $5 each) so they’ll match. The knobs match because we salvaged them off a throw away dresser. My older daughter is helping me make some paintings for the wall & simple things like matching pillows & stuffed animals finish up the look. The nice thing about stripes is that as they grow older we can change the theme but still have matching colors for things.
Posted by Arielle | Sunday, July 11, 2010, 11:23 amGreat buys! These are great projects that your family are doing together.
Posted by Shannon Buck | Friday, August 20, 2010, 2:24 pmMy strategy is always to do the big ticket items (upholstered furniture, walls, carpets) in neutrals – not necessarily beige but grey or even pale blue or green…then it’s easy (and affordable!) to change out bedding, throw pillows, serving dishes, etc…
Posted by Functional, Fashionable | Friday, September 10, 2010, 12:23 pm