Decorating and updating your home does not need to involve a large budget or extravagant ideas; It`s about knowing what small changes you can do to update your home and stay within a budget. Lifestyle blogger at aplaceforusblog.com, Destiny Alfonso, has some tips on decorating your home that are easy and inexpensive.

“We shouldn`t make decorating complicated or expensive, enjoy it! Each color, pillow, or accessory you add to your home should be a reflection of you and your family,” says Alfonso.
Using Fabrics as a Color Scheme

Including new fabric within your home, whether it is pillows on the sofa, new drapery, or bedding, is a way to change the color scheme in your home. Fabrics can serve as a great starting point for decorating, by choosing the color scheme that you want to focus on and building around it. Once you have the colors in mind that you want, you can then focus on choosing fabric designs that really make the colors pop. Colorful fabrics are a way to tie together the look that you want to display in your home. They can serve as starting point and also create the finishing touch.
paint-colorsChoosing a New Paint Color

Paint is a do it yourself remedy that can instantly transform the look of your home. Paint is an item that can range from inexpensive to pricey, sure to fit in with almost any budget. There are so many varieties of paint colors and finishes; the possibilities are endless. Once you find the color that suits you, painting your home is a project that you can do that includes little to no fuss and can be quite enjoyable.
home-decorSmall Accessories to Make a Big Difference

Accessories are a way to take a personal touch, items that represent you, and use them to compliment your home décor. These can include items you bought while traveling, blankets or lamps. You can also include personal photos and display them in unique frames throughout your house. By displaying these items in your home, you are showcasing your personality and changing the look of it.

Whether you want to make gradual changes to your home or improve it all at once, these ideas are sure to keep you within your financial goals. Updating your home on a budget can be fun! Enjoy the process and use it to bring out your personality while decorating!

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