Posted on: May 15, 2020 Posted by: Aaron_George Comments: 0

You’ve made the down payment and covered the closing costs. You paid the movers with cash or a handful of friends with lots of pizza and beer. And you’ve spent plenty of money on gas, hotels and restaurants to make the drive to your new house.

Now you are ready to settle into your new home sweet home and do some serious decorating. The only problem is your bank account is not exactly brimming with bucks. No worries, new and inspired homeowner. As it turns out, you don’t have to spend a fortune to transform your new casa into a cozy and stylish abode.

For example, check out these budget-friendly decorating tips:

1. Use the Power of Paint

One of the most inexpensive ways to transform the look of a room is with paint. If you don’t love the wall colors in your new house, head to a local home improvement store and gather up a bunch of paint chips and then, after seeing how the colors look in the light of your home, choose your shades and order your paint. 

A gallon of high-quality paint is usually around $35, and most rooms will take a couple of gallons. You can also do more than merely brush or roll the new colors onto your walls. Instead, you can tape off sections of at least one wall and paint between the taped lines to create horizontal or vertical stripes. Or, you could add stencils — either pre-made from a craft store or homemade with cardboard — to add a pattern to the wall with a contrasting color.

2. Find a One-Stop Furniture Shop

If you left your sagging couch behind in a bulk trash pile at your old home or donated your huge oak kitchen table you found years ago at a garage sale, you probably want to replace these items with new pieces. To do this in a way that won’t break the bank, look for furniture stores in your area that not only offer great prices on stylish pieces but also provide delivery and pickup options as well as financing.

For example, Jerome’s offers a wide selection of couches and kitchen tables in a variety of colors, styles and price points. The company also provides delivery for customers whose vehicle isn’t quite large enough for a new patterned sofa. Additionally, Jerome’s has a number of financing and leasing options that you can tailor to your budget, including a Jerome’s credit card.

3. Add Plenty of Pillows

When it comes to an inexpensive way to add a touch of color and style to your new home, you can’t go wrong with a selection of pillows. Choose pillows that are soft and large enough to rest on. For example, a 22-inch pillow cover filled with 24-inch pillow inserts will create an overstuffed look that’s both elegant and comfortable. Pillows can also add a stylish and layered feel to a room. Instead of a bare couch and easy chairs, add several pillows in complementary colors and patterns to liven up the furniture and look of the room.

4. Get to Know Your Neighbors at Garage Sales

You might not have the money right now to shop for artwork at a chic area gallery, but you might be able to score some nice pieces at a neighborhood garage sale. As a bonus, it’s a great way for you to meet some of your new neighbors. Drive around your new community on the weekends and see who might be having an estate or garage sale and stop by any that look promising. While you’re there, look for artwork, cool photo frames and other like-new items that you can buy for a fraction of the original price and then use to make your new home look more stylish.

Congratulations on Your New Casa!

It’s reassuring to know you don’t have to spend a ton of money to make your new house a home. Thanks to some DIY projects, including eye-catching painting techniques, some new yet budget-friendly furniture, colorful accessories and second-hand artwork, you can decorate your place in a way that won’t require you to win the lottery.

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