Sacramento Movers Share 5 Ideas For Decorating On A Budget

1. Add a splash of paint

The best way to get bang for your buck when decorating is to use paint. Paint can transform a room like no other decorating medium. Keep in mind you will need one gallon of paint for every 350 square feet of wall to be painted. A gallon of paint averages $15-$30 depending on the brand. Remember that the cheaper brands will often need several coats of paint for a complete coverage while a $25 brand may only need one coat for a finished look, so cheaper is not always really cheaper! Be sure to get the right tools for the job including brushes, rollers, masking tape and drip clothes. However if you’re just painting a couple walls you can still get the job done with under $100 to spend. You will be amazed how much paint alone will change the whole look of a room.

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2. Go “green” to save “green” on furniture

Rather than spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on new furniture… look for antiques or second hand finds at a thrift store, garage sale or Craigslist. Reuse these finds in a new way. Touch up the finish or paint, reupholster the cushions or just leave it as you found it. A little wood glue and touch up paint can go a long way when freshening up second-hand furniture. You can also change the look of furniture you currently own by refinishing, repainting, or covering it up with a slip cover. An ugly couch can look much better with a fresh slip cover over it.

3. Brighten up the scene

Sometimes all you need is the right lighting to make a room look truly great. Strategically placed lights can work wonders at highlighting certain areas of the room such as the “social areas” where conversations take place. If installing permanent fixtures is out of the budget, make use of floor lamps and table lamps or simply use a higher wattage bulb in an existing lamp. Clear Christmas lights can be strung along door frames or coiled artistically in clear vases for a unique lighting solution.

4. Curtains on the cheap

Create your own curtains using bed sheets or a fabric you selected at the fabric store. Choose any color or style you want and simply finish the edges of each panel then fold the top down a couple inches and sew a loop for the rod to fit through. Add curtains to every window for a little extra visual appeal.

5. Finishing touches

Use spray paint to change the color of decorative objects or knick-knacks. You may already have these items around your house or you might find them at a thrift store. You might use bird figurines, candle holders, flower pots, or even pine cones. Choose a bright, bold spray paint that matches the decorating theme of the room and evenly coat each piece. Arrange these ornaments in clusters on the dining table, coffee table or intersperse with books along a book shelf.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Sacramento employs a staff of over 40 Full-Time Movers and Drivers, with a fleet of 10 trucks. We have performed home and business moving services in and around the Greater Sacramento area for almost 10 years. Our award winning services include full service moving and packing services and we also sells boxes and packing supplies.

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