4 Ways to Build Beautiful Interiors on a Budget

Whether you have just closed on a new home or you have lived in your home for a while, changing the interior design should reflect your personality and style without emptying your pockets. Utilizing space, color coordination, and warmth, while being energy-efficient, are all parts of creating an interior that reflects the true you, while being both comfortable and inviting.

The following four ideas will help you create the new look you’ve wanted without breaking the bank.

Reflection of your Personal Tastes

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Creating comfortable warmth that reflects your personality and style can be difficult to balance. You don’t want to create a cookie-cutter home, but you also don’t want to mix and match in a way that is confusing.

Picking the style that reflects you best, is an ideal way to begin. Once you have decided on a style, mix and match pieces of other styles that are appealing to you. For example, if you love antique furniture, but don’t want to look like your home stepped out of the early 1900’s, mix in a funky piece. A unique contemporary stool can blend in and balance the decor without looking out-of-place.

Place an antique mirror over a contemporary table or modern lamps next to an antique sofa. These styles usually blend well for an eye pleasing effect, and they make great conversation pieces.

Create a Sense of Warmth and Comfort

Colors create a sense of warmth and comfort. Visit your local paint store for some brochures on complementing colors and then be creative. Use sea-foam greens with ponytail yellow for a calm yet vibrant feel. Small changes such as unique light bulbs, and bulbs that reflect more than a soft yellow can make an enormous difference for little cost.

Blend pillows of different styles, sizes, and colors to add a welcoming element in any room. Colors set moods. When you blend a happy color with a calm color, you can create a balance. Don’t be afraid to set the tempo for each room.

Paint is the most inexpensive way to create warmth and comfort. Painting a kitchen in tones of yellow will imitate the sunshine and promote happiness to begin your day. A sky blue bedroom can mimic calmness, and encourage restful sleep. Best of all, a painting project is completed quickly. You can change the entire feel of a room in a matter of hours.

Think Green in Your Design and Decorating

You want to create a personalized environment that is welcoming to everyone that enters, but you don’t wish to be wasteful, think green with your remodel.

If you will be adding appliances, look at adding energy efficiency. If a new roof is not far off, consider adding solar panels. They can help you lessen your carbon footprint and reduce power bills over time.

Also, contemplate the best way to use wasted space. If you have an unused corner or cubby, incorporate a design into the mix that can use the space and be green. Decorative recycle containers in unused areas conceal their identity and serve an excellent purpose.

Keep Your Eye Out for the Rare Find

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Interior decorating does not need to be an expensive endeavor. Attend estate auctions in your area and frequent the local flea markets and thrift stores. Many times you can buy an item that is unique and in good shape for just a few dollars.

These places are great for finding that rare accent piece. If the item needs a little tender loving care, don’t be afraid to get creative. Use paints and stencils to transform that old kitchen chair into a unique centerpiece.

Consignment shops are also a great place to make a rare find. Many people recycle their items. In fact, if you have furniture pieces or decorative items that you no longer will use, think about placing them in a consignment shop. There you can turn old items into cash used for new pieces. Recycling items allows you to update your home continuously and reflect your personal tastes as they change. All while putting money in your pocket.

These are just a few ways you can build beautiful interiors on a budget. If you can sew, the sky is the limit. Creating one-of-a-kind accents with pillows and curtains are quick and inexpensive if you know how to sew.

If you have any questions along the way, consult an interior designer. They can offer suggestions for small changes that can create a whole new look to tired decor within a budget that suits you.

 

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