Decorating on a budget doesn’t have to be a drag, in fact, it can be a delight. Pick a theme for the room, perhaps a sports theme for a den/TV room, shabby chic for a great room, or a jungle animal theme for a child’s bedroom. Identify what statement you want to make and what will please you, not an audience. After all, it’s YOUR home!
One of the best places you can shop at is a consignment store. They generally carry “gently used” furniture, appliances, televisions, artwork, rugs, you name it! Professional designers know these are great places to find one of a kind, unique items and often times the prices can be negotiated.
If you truly enjoy the thrill of the hunt, garage and estate sales may be just the thing for you. You never know what you’ll find at a garage sale, which is why they are so fun! Since it is apparent the homeowner is anxious to get rid of as much as possible (most garage sales are only a day or two in duration) there is great opportunity to negotiate. Remember, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!
Estate sales are run differently, usually by a professional company that is representing the seller. Estate sales are generally the liquidation of a household and may include the entire contents of a kitchen down to dishes and cutlery and entire rooms of furniture, as well as valuable and expensive antiques and artwork.
Happy Hunting! Keep your eyes open for those perfect treasures that will make your house a home on a budget!
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