27 Ways To Decorate Your Home On A Budget

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People who have tried these hacks, vote up the most cost-effective tricks.

Decorating your home can be pricey, but it doesn't need to be. There are great ways to decorate your home on a budget, no matter what kind of style you're going for. With just bare necessities from your local hardware store, you can turn a barren room into a comfortable living area or a drab, cluttered kitchen into a vibrant communal cooking space.

Whether it be for an industrial dowtown loft, a rustic home on the countryside, or an aquatic-themed beach house, there's lots you can do to make your dream home a reality.


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    7 votes

    Decorate Your Walls With Well-Measured Photo Galleries

    Gallery walls fill empty space in your home with pictures or art you find important. It is, however, a good idea to measure and plan your gallery.

  • Cords can be one of the most irritating pieces of a modern home. They are unsightly, and, thanks to the ever-increasing presence of electronics in the modern home, they're everywhere.

    A good way to deal with them without drilling holes into your walls is by covering them up.

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    7 votes

    Plump Up An Old Sofa

    After years of prolonged use, sofas begin to lose their cushion. Rather than buying a brand new sofa, you can refurbish it and stuff it yourself for much cheaper.

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    9 votes

    Add Your Own Back Splashes To Your Kitchen Walls

    Good-looking kitchen back splashes don't require professional work or new tiles. You can use painter's tape and two different tones of paint to do it yourself.

  • Mirrors can open up any small room. If you need more light or want to make a room look bigger, you can use mirrors in a number of ways.

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    9 votes

    Make Your Own Roman Shades

    You don't need to pay exorbitant prices to get custom window treatment. Make your own Roman shades with items you can find around the house or purchase for very cheap.