Affordable Decorating Tips
Ingenious Designer Decorating Secrets That Won't Break the Bank
Angela Elias View In Slideshow
Large rugs can help anchor a room while also adding texture and warmth, but big rugs often mean a big investment. Designer Brian Paquette relies on inexpensive seagrass rugs to provide a beautiful foundation that's neutral enough to work with almost any decorating style. To take it a step further, follow Brian's lead by adding a smaller rug on top for an eclectic, layered look.
Most of us have had to deal with an unsightly but unavoidable home evil like exposed pipes, ductwork, or an ugly, non-working fireplace, but coming up with an affordable resolution can feel daunting. When the designers at Massucco Warner Miller were faced with the dilemma of making a distracting HVAC unit less noticeable, they turned to grasscloth wallpaper. By covering the wall and the unit in the same wallpaper and snapping the panel back into place, you hardly notice the unit. The team recommends trying this with an accent wall or even a screen to keep costs at a minimum.
Finding affordable, original art can sometimes be a challenge, but the designers at Pulp Design Studios came up with a creative solution for this home office. To replicate the look, choose inexpensive prints of classic portraits like this Mona Lisa option and paint the portion just below the eyes with black paint. The result adds a cool, avant-garde feel that's guaranteed to be a conversation starter.
Need to make a big statement on a smaller budget? The designers at Lindhesse Design recommend looking for bold, funky objects like this oversize resin hand that demands to be noticed.
Instead of replacing all of the kitchen cabinetry, Ashley Redmond, Decorist's head of design, modernised them at little cost with a coat of black paint. The dark colour served as a neutral palette, allowing for the furniture and accessories to really shine.
Decorist designer Melissa Schenck loves the fun and unexpected quality of a marquee light. She chose to hang the anchor marquee so that it was the first thing you see when walking into the bedroom. There are lots of affordable marquee options available, but you can also easily find DIY tutorials.
Wallpapering an entire bedroom can get pricey, which is why Decorist designer Katja O’Brien recommends designating it to the wall behind the headboard to create the most impact. Introducing pattern and colour to a single wall also reinforces the bed as the focal point.
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