50 Cheap decorating tips: Part 1

1. Paint a fireplace.

If you have a fireplace in one of your rooms, adding a fresh coat of paint (say white or a dark black) will make it a sleek and chic focal point.

2. Add pillows.

The perfect way to add a different punch of colour is by changing up the throw pillows you have on your couch or bed.

3. Change your lampshades.

Replace old lampshades with modernly shaped or brightly coloured ones.

4. Create a picture wall.

Make an eye-catching work of art by covering your wall in some favourite photos.

5. Colour code a bookshelf.

Organise your bookshelf by placing books with similar coloured bindings together.

6. Throw down.

Cover staid-looking furniture with a chic throw.

7. Buy a rug.

Instead of replacing hardwood floors, cover up scuffs and markings with an inexpensive rug.

8. Repaint your walls.

Paint is one of the cheapest ways to make a room look different. Add warmth with colours like red and yellow. Cool things down with whites and blues.

9. Rearrange furniture.

Another simple tip to changing the look of your space is to simply move around your furniture. Put a couch in the centre of a room. Put the coffee table beside it. Come up with creative ideas to give the room a whole new look and feel.

10. Buy a mirror.

Mirrors add space and give depth to small rooms. Find inexpensive ones at your local big-box store.

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