A smart decorator should know that achieving a stylish room décor doesn't always involve breaking the bank. With a creative hat on, it only takes a few tricks to turn your boring space into something more exciting and interesting.
Here are 5 secret weapons of the frugal decorator according to Apartment Therapy:
Spray paint
Like a magic wand, spray paint turns something ordinary into something extraordinary with just a few flicks! It could be a chair from a thrift store, an IKEA piece you want to enhance, or old furniture you've been hiding in the storage room - you can give them new life and make them one of the striking pieces in your space.
Contact paper
Contact paper is definitely making a huge come-back with more and more people enjoying using it in their design projects. Just like spray paint, it is a magic fix to your old and inexpensive pieces that only need some TLC to look new and dashing again.
Plants
You can never go wrong with nature. Plants are amazingly effective in giving any space texture and vibrancy. The cool thing about it is everybody can do it! It really just boils down to personal preference. Big leafy potted plants, succulents, cacti, flowers... no matter which, having plants as part of your decoration is a sure win. It is not expensive, you can change them up whenever and however you want, plus plants are known to bring in good feng shui to a home. Win win!
Craiglist
If you are looking for nice thrift finds, then Craigslist is a website you should visit soon. Though it is not one of the friendliest websites to navigate, there are plenty of great stuff in this site that you can get at good deals.
The things you already have
Sometimes, creating a new look for your space only takes a little mixing up of things you already have. Maybe a new arrangement, a new use, or by upgrading a piece of furniture with a simple DIY project - what you need to transform your home is sometimes already right under your nose.
