How to Save Money on Home Decor | Create a Space You Love & Decorate Your Home For Less

We all want our home to be a place where we can relax, enjoy family time, and entertain others; but how do we create a beautiful and functional environment without breaking the bank? Today we look to the internet and Jill's personal expertise on interiors to bring you some top notch tips on uniquely decorating your space the frugal way!

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What the Internet has to Say:

• Apartment Therapy curated 20 tips for decorating on a budget from a
  few of the pros. Some out of the box ideas are shared from those in
  the business of decorating homes.

What Jen and Jill have to say:

• We like what Jamie Drake has to say about shopping at home. Check
  your basement, attic, or even other rooms for pieces that could
  accentuate or complete the look you want.

• Emily Henderson also shared a great tip in the article about focusing
  on one statement piece and finding less expensive items to compliment
  that decor. We also agree to focus on the shape and function of
  furniture as they can be reupholstered or painted if the color or
  fabric is not quite right.

More from the Internet:

• This Country Living article provides 38 decorating ideas for those
  sprucing up their homes on a budget. The author focuses on small
  projects that can make all the difference in the look and feel of the
  rooms in your home!

More from Jen and Jill:

• While there is much to debate about wallpaper, it can be worth
  considering on an accent wall; especially if you purchase the kind
  that is easily removed! Check out this article for a list of
  companies selling removable wallpaper!

• We also agree with the tips on adding a fresh coat of paint to walls
  as a way of re-imagining a room(#3), using trays and large plates to
  organize and corral items (#9), turning cards or prints into framed
  pieces of art (#24), and changing out the hardware on cabinets for a
  clean and updated look (#25)!

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Our Experience:

• Jill can't speak highly enough about yard sales, thrift stores, the
  clearance section, and AUCTIONS! If you can be patient, and keep a
  running list of the things you are looking for, you can usually find
  something one of a kind!
• Also consider DIY projects - get inspired by pinterest when
  decorating different parts of your home!
• Keep an eye out for free curb-side treasures! Jill has scored some
  great furniture and decor both for herself and for friends this way!

The best thrift stores for specific needs:

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore: fixtures, furniture, hardware, construction supplies.

• Goodwill: household, paintings, picture frames. If you have a
  goodwill outlet near you, that's even better - you pay by the pound!

• Find community thrift stores on Yelp while traveling - you will often
  find variety, especially in high end/affluent areas

• If you have friends working in the trades, check with them for
  discounted or free leftover supplies! But don't take advantage of
  them :)

What YOU had to say on this topic:

We received a lot of tips from our Frugal Friends Facebook Community and wanted to share a few of the best!

• Jen recommended using the nextdoor app, offer up, facebook
  marketplace, and buy nothing groups rather than purchasing new. Check
  them out!
• Lisa reminded us about freecycle a great website to get things for
  FREE! You gotta be quick though!
• Sarah shared a tip about online yard sales, these can be found in
  your area on facebook
• Alyssa let us in on her secret about going to estate sales on the last day, they’ll typically cut the prices just to get rid of stuff!
• Katherine suggests mentioning to friends and family what you're looking for. She has been able to get most of her furniture/appliances/dishware on long term loans or as gifts. Plus, she's always willing to help people move, organize, or downsize, which can often come with the added perk of inheriting some "hand-me-downs" - you never know what they want to give away or get rid of!

Thanks frugal friends for the tips! We want to hear more from YOU! Check us out and join in on the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugalfriendspodcast/