The cherry on the top in interior design is the intricate décor details that make you feel finally at home. You can live in the biggest house in the world but if you don’t have things around you that make you feel comfortable, it doesn’t matter.
So, when you get to this step, the final step – decorating the home, the sky is the limit with the creative ideas you can bring to life.
However, if renovation or building from scratch preceded the decoration process, your budget is probably very tight and you are trying to come full circle with the little money you have left intended for this.
So, what can you do to still make it comfortable, homey, beautiful and stylish? Here is a list of ideas that can convince you that for decorating you just need to have a little bit of imagination.
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Fill the Shelves with Potted Plants
Succulents and other potted plants can create an amazing illusion of natural diversity brought in the home. Not only they improve the visual appeal but they also bring on the table improved health benefits to the people living in the home.
They are not expensive and the glass jars are also found with convenient prices and yet the finish look they create is simply breathtaking. It will be like you have a personal green diversity in your home.
Let’s discuss the benefits of these small plants in the home.
First of all, they make the home brighter in any climate. They thrive well at home temperature and will blossom in any season. Secondly, they help clean the air.
Just take a look at NASA and how they use plants in a BioHome. They have found that plants can remove many volatile organic compounds from the air.
Thirdly, plants improve the humidity in the home. They release water and thus enhance the humidity. So, if you have a sore throat, common colds, dry cough or dry, itchy skin consider getting a succulent or another potted plant.
Reuse Old Furniture
Do you know that you can recycle old furniture and create a lovely comfy design in your home? Instead of throwing the old pieces of furniture, repaint it or have a carpenter recreate a new décor out of it and enjoy the newest addition in your room.
It takes a little bit of time and energy to do this, but the most important thing is that you can save money in the process.
Fresh Paint in the Rooms
One of the best ways to make your home feel different is by repainting the walls with a fresh coat of paint. It will improve the overall appearance and will look new, more comfortable and lively.
Paint is not expensive and you can even do it alone with a friend or partner. You can even choose a different colour from the one you already have if you want to mix things up. Either way, the room will look and feel new.
Soft Rugs, Carpets, and Blankets
One of the most popular interior designs in the world is the Scandinavian design. Their intricacy and minimalism have captured the hearts all over the world.
And, can you guess which is one of the tricks they use to create the ultimate comfy zone out of their home?
They use soft rugs, carpets and blankets everywhere – on the floor, on the sofas, on the armchairs on the bed and usually in white colour or similar undertones.
If you are a fan of more bold colours you can go with modern chic to traditional prints in a diversity of colours and bring a different energy in your home.
Exotic Plants for Attention
Create a spotlight in your rooms with choosing a few exotic plants that will bring a new life in the space.
Exotic plants are sturdy and can be easily taken care of which makes them one of the most effortless décor details you can have in your room.
And the fact that they are tropical and exotic just makes them even more fun. You can put them against a floor lamp or around furniture pieces. The brightness can be easily noted immediately.
Light up the Room
Finally, bring in as much lighting as you can in the rooms. Light makes every mood better. However, make sure that you buy LED lamps which are much more energy-efficient and doesn’t make the electricity bill long.
Also, you can use lamps that are solar powered to create a romantic ambience at night. Moreover, candles are also a great addition to the lighting solutions as they are cheap, durable and especially great in winter nights.
To Sum Up
Decorating your home in a budget-friendly way is not hard. You just need to nudge your creativity a bit and think of all the solutions you have at hand. Also, greenery inside the home is a convenient way to bring nature home for little money.
And if you are not sure how to incorporate all of the ideas you come across, don’t be hesitant to explore some living room staging ideas, or dining staging ideas, or any other room how is staged by professional stagers and make sure that this is what you want to do in your home.
