1. Coffee Table

 

If your coffee table is looking tired or scratched, then cover it with a small decorative throw rug.  Or if you want to be a bit more adventurous, then why not consider tiling the top of it with mosaic tiles or colored glass instead?

 

2. Rearrange the Furniture

 

But do not think square; instead, put your furniture at an angle.  By doing this you are giving a whole new look to the layout of your room, and is much more inexpensive than going out and buying new furniture.

 

Also pay attention to the floor space that you have left and use it.  You could actually get some scatter cushions and use these as additional seating.  It will provide your living room with a much more relaxed atmosphere.

 

3. Plants

 

Use plants to add freshness and impact to the decor of your room, and if placed strategically, will hide any ugly flaws in a room.

 

Finally, if you do not need it, then remove it.  You can either donate it to your local charity, or ask a family member or friend if they could use it.  By de-cluttering a space, you will not only be providing yourself with more room, but you will also be gaining a whole new look.

 

Chapter 3

 

Ways to Decorate Your Dining Room When Your Budget is Tight

 

 

We will now look at a number of different ways for decorating a dining room to give it a whole new lease on life, without breaking the bank.

 

1. Why not cover the table with some fabric in order to hide any ugly surfaces?  You could then use the colors in the fabric as the basis for the new decor for the room.

 

2. The use of inexpensive accessories will help to change the whole appearance of your dining room.  Get some candles and candleholders in order to provide a different look and feel to your room.

 

3. Why not make a wall hanging for the room.  If you can, purchase some Chinese posters (these are inexpensive) as they are easy to turn into wall hangings.

 

Why not see if where you live has a furniture bank.  This is where you can arrange to drop off any old pieces of furniture that you have and no longer want. Then all you need to do is choose a piece from what they