Cheap Decorating Ideas

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Have you ever had to shop for a new sink vanity? If you have, you already know they aren’t inexpensive. Even the cheaply made particle board displays are pricy not to mention the design is rather cookie-cutter. With some ingenuity and a few power tools you can turn an old dresser or bureau into a vanity sink. You will need to cut a hole in the back for plumbing and in the top for the sink. Be sure to caulk around the sink so no water can get underneath and warp the wood. Paint the vanity with a faux paint finish and seal with 3 or more coats of polyeurethane. You may have to cut a drawer to accommodate the plumbing which will make the drawer useless. That’s okay, but keep it in mind when shopping for the vanity. You want to be sure to have enough storage space under the sink.

Need a cheap decorating ideas for flooring? You’ve probably faced at least once the question of what do to with outdated vinyl flooring. The fact that it’s 1970’s style is bad enough, but what do you do when it starts to yellow? The answer is, paint it! Sand and then prime the vinyl. Kilz works well as a primer. You may need to use a liquid deglosser if the sanding does not get in the dimples and cracks. Then give the floor a couple of good coats of paint in a neutral color. Once that dries, stencil a Modello pattern a shade darker than the base color. This will add visual interest to the room without drawing your eyes directly to the floor when you walk in. Coat the floor with three or more coats of polyurethane. Lightly sand after each coat dries to help the next coat to adhere better. Voila! Enjoy your new flooring for years to come!

House plants can be used in many cheap decorating ideas. Purchase several plants in different shapes and sizes. Use household items such as watering cans, tins, tea kettles or vases as pots. Arrange the plants in groups on a table or window sill. Another idea is to buy a large plant, about five feet tall or so and a spot light. You can use the plant to dress up a corner of a room. Place the spot light behind it. When the light is turned on it creates shadows and gives depth and mystery to the room. Spot lights can be found for $10-$15 at your local home improvement store.

Sometimes purchasing a pre-owned appliance is the most economical way to go. This can be a good way to get the "style" without paying for the "new." Click here for suggestions on buying a used-appliance.

Need a quick window fix? Roller shades can be cheap looking and drab by themselves. How about some paint to dress them up? Paint can almost always be used with cheap decorating home ideas to cover, hide, spruce up, disguise, exaggerate or diminish. Use painters tape to mask off horizontal or vertical stripes. Roll on semi-gloss paint with a roller, or you can go really wild and paint your own design freehand.

As you can see, your imagination is the limit when searching for cheap decorating ideas . So, put on your thinking cap, roll up your sleeves and get to it!