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Many of us enjoy decorating our homes or making simple changes to give a room a different look. It’s especially nice to find frugal home decorating ideas that can help us spruce things up without spending a fortune. Finding free ideas is even better!

Freecycle is always a great resource when you’re redecorating. A lot of times people will give something away just because they no longer want it or use it. Keep in mind, if you’re quick enough to grab an item, that you don’t have to leave anything exactly as it is when you acquire it.

A fresh coat of paint, a few low cost stickers or decals, some new fabric, a different drawer pull or handle, or even new table legs are inexpensive changes that can make a dramatic difference in an item you recently acquired, or even something you already have on hand.

Decoupage, for instance, is a simple technique that practically anyone can do and that can be used to add color and interest to everything from walls to floors, furniture and more.

Take a scrap of fabric or paper with a shape or design you like and cut out the pieces you want to use. Then, with decoupage medium or white glue thinned with water, paste the design in place. Add a layer of your glue or medium over the top and let dry. You can spray with glaze to seal it and give it a nice shine, or leave it as is. Either way, you now have a completely “new” home decor item for literally pennies.

You can also use natural elements that cost nothing to decorate your home. Pine cones, branches, dried flowers, nuts and more can be used to decorate every room in the house. Fill a basket with pine cones, tie a ribbon on the handle or attach a bow to the front, and you have a lovely home decor item to brighten a room.

If you want more elegant look, spray paint the pine cones white or gold before you place them in the basket. Gold pine cones in a white basket with a gold wire-ribbon bow is an especially beautiful addition to a mantle or hearth.

Use pine boughs to create swags and garland that can be used year round, not only during the holidays. Add a few berry picks or ribbon and you have a nicely scented addition to your room as well as one that adds decorative interest.

Another way to use natural garland is to drape a length around a mirror, across the top of a bookcase, or around a railing—indoors or out. You can add a bow that coordinates with your room decor, if desired, and everyone will rave about your expensive new look. Only you will know that it cost practically nothing but your time!

There are a number of decorative improvements you can make without spending much money. Just keep your eyes open to trends in other homes or home decorating magazines, then look for ways to adapt what you like in your own home. It’s a great way to achieve the look you want without the cost those trendy decor items require.

This entry was posted on Friday, December 17th, 2010 at 8:30 am and is filed under Darlene Bishop, Frugal Friday. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.