Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Home


I LOVE decorating my home. However, with a husband in PA school (he graduates in 2 weeks, wahoo) our home decor budget is pretty small. Nevertheless, I’ve found that living on a budget does not mean that you can’t find fun and budget friendly ways to decorate your home. Looking for inexpensive ways to spruce up your home? Check out these unique, thrifty, and fashionable decorating ideas.

I received a rug from Hook and Loom in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.聽

Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Home

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Shelving: Shelves are such a fun and inexpensive way to display your favorite photos. Using shelves to display pictures allows you to switch out pictures and frames without any hassle. My husband I decided that we wanted shelves in our living room, but didn’t want to fork out the big bucks. We were able to create these EASY DIY Rustic Wooden Shelves in a matter of hours for half of the price of normal shelving. I absolutely LOVE how these turned out!

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Vinyl: Applying vinyl to your walls can completely change the look of the entire room. Not only are vinyl decals less expensive than painting, but applying them takes half of the time. Check out this awesome office space Aimee created with the use of vinyl.

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Headboard: Update your master bedroom by adding a headboard. My husband and I made this DIY Headboard for only $30. Talk about the perfect way decorate a bedroom on a dime!

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Photo Collage: Photo collages are the perfect and inexpensive way to dress any wall. For my son’s nursery, I decided to create a picture collage featuring some of my favorite pictures and memories together. I love how the project turned out! Using 12 frames from the dollar store, I was able to create the perfect bedroom focal point for only $12.

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Rugs: Rugs add warmth, texture, and design to any room. Hook and Loom’s Cormo Natural Wool Rug is no exception. This hand-woven, all-natural beauty adds the perfect geometrical design to my son’s room. Free of dyes and chemicals, this rug’s color is all natural.

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I absolutely ADORE everything about this rug: its texture, natural colors, pattern, and the way it completes my son’s room. I can tell that this rug is extremely high quality because it has endured the love of a toddler like a champion! This rug is crafted to perfection.

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My son loves combing his fingers over the rug and pointing at all of the fun geometrical shapes. With the ability to use both sides of the rug, I have a feeling this rug will be in the family for a LONG time!

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Make sure to visit Hook and Loom to learn more about this gorgeous Cormo Natural Wool Rug ($185 for a 4 X 6).

How do you decorate your home on a budget?


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38 Comments

  1. I love the DIY Rustic shelves and the never grow up collage and will definitely be looking to add these to my home. Definitely all great ides.

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  2. i love when a room is very basic, no clutter, so you can move around the room without obstacles!

  3. I love the look of wood that looks older. It has such a warm and cozy feeling to it.

  4. I really love those shelves!
    The photos… I die! I don’t have an eye for stuff like this, you did a great job!

  5. I love those vinyl applications! So cool! And I can’t believe you got those picture frames at the dollar store! Way cooL!

  6. We love shopping at the dollar store a lot for affordable pieces that can build a larger focal point- just like your picture frame collage!

  7. I love these tips. Your post comes at a great time for me as we are moving over the next few days and i will be decorating 馃檪

  8. The rustic shelving is absolutely perfect and definitely something I would like to try in my own home.

  9. What great ways to help decorate. I love shelves as they are the perfect way to show things I love, like gifts from the kids or framed photos!

  10. I adore all of these! I love the window frame picture, I have old window frames displayed in my house with quotes on them. I am absolutely obsessed with that headboard!

  11. I have found the Dollar Tree to be a great source for decorating ideas! They have wall decals, candles, and some really pretty artificial flowers, as well as vases. I love knowing that I can decorate for a dollar!

  12. I love the “Never Grow Up” sign! These are some great ideas for decorating on a budget. I need to try some of them.

  13. I absolutely love the DIY Headboard for $3, awesome!! The DIY rustic shelves and the Window frame, frame are great ideas too! Thanks for sharing these great ideas!

  14. I actually really love your style. I am into rustic looking decor so that headboard is really awesome! I want one too!

  15. Yes, it can be done. You have done a very good job. I pick up used things at yard sales, goodwill, and even relatives to decod茅corwith

  16. I am so lame – I haven’t done anything with my house since we moved in 12 years ago. I could totally use an update in a few rooms, though!

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