1. Next, why not give the walls a new coat of paint?  This is the most inexpensive way of changing the look of a room, as well as the one that will have the most impact.  You do not even need to paint the whole room you could just repaint one particular area (that may be in need of renovation), such as the wall behind the bed.  But you do not even need to change the color; all you need to do is paint on a fresh coat of the paint that is already there.  However, whether you decide to change the color or use the same color, you will find that the feel of the room will have changed.  You could even consider putting up a border, or stenciling some designs on to the walls in order to give the walls a little more life.  Both of these ways are inexpensive and will give any tired old room a new lease of life.

 

2. Why not have a rummage through your drawers for scarves, tablecloths or pillowcases that compliment the color scheme of your bedroom?  Such things can be used to soften the top of a dresser or the edge of your bedside table.

 

3. By adding scent to your room, you will be changing the way the room feels.  If, however, you do not have any potpourri, then cut up some orange peel and allow it to dry.  Once dry, mix it with whatever sweet spices you have (say cinnamon, ginger or all spice) and then put it in an open bowl in your bedroom to freshen it up.

 

4. Get some old baskets and hang them up in nooks and corners of your bedroom.  Not only will they add style to the room, but will provide you with additional storage space also.

 

5. A great way to change the look and feel of a bedroom inexpensively is by buying a new lamp or even just a lampshade.  Choose a color and style that will compliment the decor of your room.  Such an item can be used to accent the color scheme of your room also.

 

It is important to remember that the bedroom is a place where we spend much of our downtime.  So why not spend a little time making a haven for yourself which will not break the budget?

 

Chapter 7

 

How to Decorate the Nursery When Your Budget is Small

 

For every new parent, they have a vision of what the perfect nursery should look like.  But really, is there any need for you to spend $2,000 in order to decorate and furnish a space that, in a couple years, they will have outgrown?  In fact, you do not need to spend a fortune of decorating a nursery for that new arrival.

 

In this chapter, we will look at several different ways in which a nursery can be decorated no matter how small your budget is.