Cheap Home Decorating Ideas:
Top 10 Tips For Cheap Home Decor

"Each one of the cheap home decorating ideas in this article will make a tangible difference to your space.  Use them all, and your home could change your life."

#1 Cheap Home Decorating Idea:
Surround yourself with what you love.

Create a happy home by reminding yourself of the things that bring you joy.

• Pictures of your loved ones
• Souvenirs of a wonderful trip
• Special possessions
• Favorite books
• Fun straw hats on the wall in the hallway

What we concentrate on,
we get more of!

So surround yourself daily with upbeat, inexpensive home decorating ideas -

• things that make you smile and laugh
• things that express love, joy, light-heartedness and beauty,
• things that give your mood an instant lift.

Focusing on all things positive and uplifting comes with the added bonus of long-term health benefits (ask your doctor)!

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #2
Save energy. Yours.

Eliminate anything that is a wet blanket for your spirit. Get rid of things that

• don't work,
• are fussy to operate,
• get you down,
• get in your way, or
• are just plain ugly.

You want a home that makes you feel energetic, capable, and good about yourself!

If you have something you need but don't like, and you don't currently have the funds to replace it, try one of the following cheap home decor ideas:

• repair it
• clean it until it shines
• paint it
• hide it (behind a door, screen or curtain), or
• cover it (ugly table + great piece of fabric = neat table).

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #3
Choose your luxuries.

If you can't 'have it all' right this minute (who can?), use some spare cash to invest in something that will make a big difference in your daily life.

This investment could be as small as a luxurious, mood boosting shower gel, to give your day a great start. Or an everyday tool that is a joy to use.

Make it something you use every day, not just on special occasions. Most people's cupboards and wardrobes are full of expensive, special-occasion stuff that rarely sees the light of day.

Consider saving up for the perfect mattress - after all, this is where you spend one third of your lifetime!

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #4
Calm space - calm mind.

Use your home as an antidote to the daily overstimulation of work, traffic, and things to do. Create calming, 'zen' spaces that refresh and invigorate you.

If you don't have much space, hang a few pictures of sweeping, wide-open landscapes. This tricks the eye into 'seeing' your home as much larger than it is.

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #5
Know which colors make you feel good.

The effect of color on our well-being is hard to overestimate. It affects our mood, energy levels, and physical health. Imagine how different you would feel walking into a small office with little daylight if it had clean, bright, sunny-colored walls and high-quality lighting.

Even small color changes, like replacing a throw and/or some sofa cushions, can shift the mood in a room. It's a simple, inexpensive, high-yield investment.

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #6
Less really is more.

If you're running out of practical, well-designed storage space, you might consider giving some things away rather than adding more (expensive) storage. De-cluttering is not an easy exercise for most people - it certainly isn't for me (sigh!) - but it is extremely rewarding.

If you're going to use any of the cheap home decor ideas on this page in your own home, make it this one. De-cluttering is incredibly rewarding. When you take a bagful of discarded suits or books to a charity shop, you create a new stretch of 'blank canvas' for your life. You'll feel relieved and wonderful. Good things will come of it.

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #7
Think comfort.

Don't be tempted to buy something uncomfortable or high-maintenance just because it looks good, or costs little. If your kitchen is a pain to keep clean, or your 'designer' chairs are too small/too hard/the wrong angle, you will start feeling cranky and uneasy in your own space. Treat yourself to a welcoming home that puts you at ease.

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #8
Be yourself.

Whatever is currently 'hot' on the interior design scene will not make you stand out from the crowd. It may put you ahead of the competition for a while. Is it a competition you want to be part of?

When you are true to yourself, there is no competition.

It can be incredibly tempting to buy something just because it's fashionable, it's all over the shelter mags, and "everyone" has it (or wants it). If it's not really "you", it may not be worth your money.

You are the original. Why copy?

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #9
Make your home inspire you.

Your home shows what you are about - your values, your hopes and dreams, the things that make your life beautiful and worthwhile.

So decorate deliberately, to keep you on track and support you with what is most important to you.

Have pictures (and words) around you that remind you daily of what you're up to in your life. Write down (or type) your favorite poem or prayer. Or have someone calligraph it for you, on quality cardstock. This small, inexpensive home decorating idea can have great impact in your life.

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas, #10
Try one thing.

You decide which.

Did any of these cheap home decor ideas inspire you? Did you come across an inexpensive or free home decorating idea that looks fun? Give it a go.

If you're not sure, you could just start with a spring clean. A clean, clear, tidy home will always brighten your mood and give you a sense of achievement and control. Once you're finished, you will feel a big, delightful shift in the energy.

Cheap Home Decorating Ideas:
Bonus Tips

Build A Small Garden In Your Cupboard. No kidding. Have a look at this superbly informative and inspiring website about hydroponic gardening. Particularly cool if you're low on outdoor space. Enjoy!

Use Small Spaces Smartly. With appropriate furniture, you can get even the last corner in your home to work. Have a look at this informative page about furniture for small spaces to see what I mean.

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