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Thrifty Ways on How to Redesign Your Room

Everybody likes the idea of redesigning their home and turning it into a wonderful and a cozier place to live in, but not everyone has enough money to do it extravagantly. Don’t worry, there are a few ways you can give your place a whole new appearance without spending too much. How?

First and foremost, you have to remember that a little paint can go a really long way. Begin with the walls of the room. Could you use a new color of coat? Rather than using the same old color, what you can do to them to make it look new and much different is to use a different shade of paint. It won’t cost you too much to buy 1 or 2 gallons of paint. This can really create a huge impact. Paint can also do the trick on furniture.

In today’s time and age where everybody likes to be more earth friendly, you can start living green and saving money by reusing items that are already at work in your place. Check and see what you already have that can be used to help you achieve the new look that you want for your home. Any display materials or furniture that you have stored in the basement? It might look good on your newly painted home now.

You should do some cleaning. Many homes have a lot more than they need. It is time to throw away those things that you don’t need. You will surely be surprised at how better your home may look like if you would just clean up all the mess.

Check your windows. Should they need some lightening up or something more appealing to style them? The perfect window dressing can totally change the looks and feel of a room.

It may just require a piece or two of wall papers to complete modify the appearance of a room. If you already have some pieces that may represent the vision of this room be sure they are well displayed and that the rest of the space is styled around them.

The best fixtures can show your place in a brand new light. You have to take an inventory of the lighting fixtures you have in the space you are styling. Are there some spots that are not getting sufficient lighting? The use of a simple floor or table lamp or a single row of tract lighting can make a big difference.

As soon as you have decided that you are ready to redesign your home, check if there are ways to avoid spending too much. Others donate items they no longer use to thrift shops, or try to sell them in consignment shops. Normally, these are good items. Also, you can pick them up for just a few bucks compared to how much a brand new cost.

Clay Miller
the authorClay Miller
I am the creator/writer of Ways2GoGreen.com and Ways2GoGreenBlog.com. I'm an advocate for oceans, beaches, state parks. I enjoy all things outdoors (e.g. running, golf, gardening, hiking, etc.) I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky (Go Wildcats!!). I'm also a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Kentucky.

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