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Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas

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Real Estate Sales Representative with eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com

Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas

Inexpensive Home Decorating IdeasHome decorating is not something that requires a vast fortune in order to do. Nor is it something that must be accomplished all at once.
The ideal manner to decorate a home is one step at a time, one room at a time. This makes the process much less stressful, more enjoyable, and imminently more affordable.
Some great ideas are to start small then work your way up.

Not only will these Inexpensive Decorating Ideas be lots of "pfunn" to complete, they will add amazing appeal and value to your property.  
Going about Home Decorating with  the current and future value of your property may not be the driving force,
keeping  the best return on your Decorating Investments in mind is still a smart way to make your Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas put money in your pocket in the long run.

PAINT
Paint is one of the Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas you can do to a room that will have the most immediate and profound impact on the overall look and feel of the room in question.
By selecting the paint colors and painting the walls before anything else is done everything else can be done in order to match the colors you have placed on the walls.
More importantly, paint is something that the average person is capable of doing on their own rather than being forced to hire experts in order to get it done.
Any home improvement project that you can do yourself will save more money than you can imagine along the way.

WINDOWS
Once you've managed changing your walls, you may wish to change your window treatments.
Roman shades are an excellent choice as they are rather simple to make (which would leave you only the cost of the fabric and supplies) but they are not the only option.
I would recommend some sort of curtains as a form of window treatment as they are much more personal than the typical mini blinds found in so many homes today.
Curtains or Roman shades can be purchased to match the colors on your walls and should not be a terribly expensive investment.

Inexpensive Home Decorating IdeasFLOORING
Flooring has in the past often been out of reach of those seeking to casually improve the look of a room.
New technology and materials have made new flooring a valid option even for those who are on seriously limited home decorating budgets.
Laminates are a good option for those who love the look of hardwood but cannot afford the expense of materials and/or labor for these floors in their homes.
Laminates can often be installed by even those with limited skills and make a very noticeable change in the look and feel of a room.
Peel and stick tile is another option for those whose budgets will not accommodate laminate flooring.
Check out the options and the prices at your local home improvement store. You just might be amazed at what you can afford.

FURNITURE
Rather than purchasing new furniture to make an impressive impact on the look of your living area, try furniture covers.
These can often be purchased in shades that will match your new décor and are much less expensive than new furniture leaving money for the little touches that matter so much in the overall look of the room.
Besides, when friends and family walk in and see the changes they will be shocked and amazed. They may even be convinced that you do in fact have new furniture.

MIRRORS
Mirrors are excellent tools to use when decorating a home.
More importantly, they are rather inexpensive for the most part. Mirrors also lend the appearance of a much more wide-open space than having no mirrors would accomplish.
If you have a fire place, strategically located mirrors can spread the warmth and coziness (if not the heat) of a fire throughout the room making the room as a whole seem like a much more enjoyable place to escape the winter "blahs".

ART
Artwork, candles, vases, and floral arrangements can be purchased one piece at a time in order to give the room a more polished look.
Once you've decorated one room in your home with these budget tips in mind you can move on to other rooms in your home and incorporate the same ideals as you go.

Inexpensive Home Decorating IdeasLIGHTING
The way a room, a hallway, or any space looks during daylight or evenings, and the manner in which you illuminate that space can have an amazing impact on the look and feel of any space.
Using creative and innovative light fixtures (our your alterations of them) can create very inexpensive decorating changes that will often become a "highlight " in any room.

Remember that decorating your home doesn't have to cost a fortune but it will require some patience and planning on your part.
With this in mind, there should be nothing to stop you from heading out today and getting to work on your Pfanntastic Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas.



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Peter Pfann,

CPCA, ABR, SRES, E-Pro, IMSD, Master ASA, C-CREC, Associate Broker.

Text or Talk To Peter @: (1) 250 - 213 - 9490  

peterpfann@gmail.com  www.pfanntastic.com

Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, BC, Canada, @ Fair  Realty Since 1986.

Regional office: 1540 Fort St Victoria, BC V8S 5J2

 

Sharon Lord
Maracay Homes - Peoria, AZ
New Home Advisor

Peter and Linda - paint is a HUGE one!  Almost anyone can re-paint a room, it is affordable to do yourself, and can have such a giant impact!  Even adding a single "accent" paint wall makes a big difference.

May 31, 2011 08:38 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Sharon,

Yes painting just about anything is a great way to get almost instant impact, and with a little preperations, one can generate pfanntastic results...

May 31, 2011 08:42 AM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Nice tips you've provided and there is something for everyone here!  I love painting and my husband is so accepting of the many new and wonderful colours I've introduced over the years :0)

May 31, 2011 08:49 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Susan, Painting is one of the things Linda puts on my Honey Do List on a regular base, so I know the impact it has first hand (many times over)

May 31, 2011 09:02 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

These are phanntastic guidelines Peter and Linda. We like your suggestion of doing one room at a time. You see almost instant gratification for your work plus the job doesn't seem so overwhelming! 

May 31, 2011 09:04 AM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Yes, these are good ideas; just need to make sure people choose whether its for themselves or for resale.

May 31, 2011 10:41 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
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Hi Al and Peggy,

Thank you for your kind words or encouragement. Taking the one space at the time may take a little longer in the end, but it sure saves a lot of frustration, mess, and home livability during the projects.

May 31, 2011 10:42 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for your feedback and you are correct that it is important to consider why you are making the improvements. We tend to suggest that improvements need to be enjoyed by the current owners and be of benefit to the future ones, if at all possible

May 31, 2011 11:12 AM