Tips for Decorating Your 1st Home on a Tight Budget
When moving into your first home, you probably have a tight budget for decor. Fortunately (aside from the basics of a couch, dining table, and bed), a few targeted pieces will go a long way towards giving you a high design look on a low budget:
1. Rugs. Spend on a few nice accent rugs. They add color and depth to your space, and set off your few furnishings.
2. End/coffee tables. Even a plain old couch can be enhanced with end tables or a coffee table that has the look you want.
3. Lamps/lighting. Search for interesting lighting that makes a statement without being expensive. Lamps, pendant lights, wall lights, etc. There are many low-cost look-alikes that add character to a space.
4. Paint. After getting your accent rugs, couch, and lighting, it's time to choose paint colors. When matched to your furnishings, painting completes your décor.
5. Plants. When you lack a lot of furniture and other decor, purchase plants to fill in the empty spaces.
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