Redecorating. Sounds like an expensive idea to me. But really, you can redecorate your home and enjoy your new space for a lot less than you think.
1. Move the furniture around. I know, this sounds silly, but you’ll be amazed at how different you’ll feel about a room, simply by rearranging the furniture! You’ll also be able to clean all of those spots you’ve been missing – making the room twice as nice.
2. Clean! You’d be amazed at what a good cleaning out can do for a room. On occasion, I completely empty a room and then put back only the things I really want and like…I usually end up with a huge box for Goodwill, and no money spent!
3. Paint. A little paint can go a long way. I was about to completely rehab my kitchen until I realized that simply painting the cabinets and replacing the knobs would do wonders…
4. Change a room. I used to move a lot. Now, when I need a change – I just change a room. My husband and I recently moved into our “den” and turned our basement into the den. My daughter then got a new room and it was a little crazy for a bit, but we all got a new look and it didn’t cost a dime!
5. Turn something into something else. I’ve turned old sheets I no longer use into new pillow covers, slipcovers for old chairs or duvet covers for tired, but still functional, comforters. Coffee tables have been reinstalled as entertainment centers and kitchen cabinets have become nice-looking deck storage areas and laundry room tables. Be creative. You’d be amazed at what you can reuse – and if you really don’t want it, make sure you offer it up on freecycle before it goes to the dump!
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