Simple Ways to Add Style Throughout The House Without Breaking the Bank

Hello, friends! We are privileged today with a guest post from Daniel P. If you want to have a stylish home with just a fraction of the cost, he offers simple ways that can give big impact to the look of your home. Take it away, Daniel!

Your home might be your castle, but decorating it shouldn't carry a king-sized price tag. Whether you are entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, your house offers the perfect opportunity to express your creative side and show off your distinctive personality. Do your home and your wallet a favor by looking for inexpensive ways to add color, style, unique accents and functional organization to every room of the house, from the bathroom to the foyer.

Don't Run Into a Wall 
Blank, unused wall space can make your home look unfinished and underwhelming. Finding a distinctive way to decorate your walls is an economical solution when it comes to space and, with the right eye for bargains, should not break the bank. Look for ways to add upscale style to inexpensive pieces. If you find movie posters or cheap prints of artwork, bring them to the next level by using simple picture or poster frames. Use reasonably priced movie posters or reproductions of artwork with attractive and simple poster or photo frames. Even a basic black frame can transform a favorite college dorm poster into a sophisticated and decorative focal point. For an eclectic and yet inexpensive decorating idea, look for eye-catching picture frames at thrift stores or antique shops. Use interesting pictures from magazines, favorite family photos or wrapping paper and fabric with attractive patterns. Arrange the finished frames on your walls in interesting shapes. For instance, instead of a linear arrangement, try a circle of photos or a checkerboard pattern across one wall.



Color Theory 
Sometimes, all it takes to transform a room entirely is a new coat of paint. For the price of a few cans of paint, drop cloths and some rollers, you are investing in a more attractive future for your home. In addition to making sure you buy a relatively durable paint, consider color. A drab or ordinary white room can become a contemporary conversation piece with a new coat of robin's egg blue, deep peach or lavender. Remember that choosing lighter shades is an excellent way to create an illusion of space and openness. If you have a cramped room without sufficient natural light, glossy white or bright, pastel blue can create airiness and open up an otherwise small space. Paint can also transform your furniture. It can be expensive to go out and buy matching furniture, so make your own. For instance, purchase a chair and desk with cute silhouettes from a thrift or resale store and paint them with glossy black or white paint for instant chic at a low cost.



Accents and Finishing Touches 
Clutter is one of the worst enemies of a stylish home. It does not cost much to take the time and organize your belongings, and it also makes it easier to find your items. Invest in a cute, simple magazine rack or umbrella stand to hold your loose belongings. Mail can pile up quickly and collect across your furniture, so use a cutely patterned box to hold all your stray envelopes or bills. A centerpiece on the coffee table adds some elegance to your living room, and a centerpiece on the kitchen table or dining table does the same for other rooms of the house. Buy some bright oranges, lemons and limes at the grocery store and arrange them in a simple wooden or glass bowl for edible elegance. Finally, a little green will complement any color scheme and bring a relaxing, natural vibe to your home. Look for plants that are hardy and simple to tend and remember to water them frequently, keeping your home green and fresh. Paint your flower pots to match your color scheme and decorating theme, drawing your whole look together inexpensively and providing a stylish home.

 Disclosure: This is a paid guest post from Daniel P, a freelance writer on behalf of Merlin Assurance - the Quebec home insurance specialist.

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