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The Frugal Decorator!
In today’s market, many homeowners are opting to keep their homes instead of putting it on the market. With that in mind, does it mean that you have to settle with your current decor? No! Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive. The frugal decorator can help you change or update your home even on a small budget. Just because it’s frugal doesn’t mean it’s not magical!!
10 Reasons to Decorate your Home!!
- It lifts your spirit.
- It’s letting go of the past.
- Move forward towards the future.
- You can entertain more.
- You deserve to have the best that you can afford at this time.
- Invest in good pieces, it will last for many years.
- Be frugal with accessories, this way you can change them out.
- A beautiful home gives you a sense of value.
- It will increase the value of your home.
- Your home is you castle, treat it as such!!
Here’s an example of what we can do. An empty apartment with a limited budget.The client had very little furnishing to work with so we had to buy practically everything!
Living Room
Here is the cost breakdown for living room:
- Sofa from Craig’s’ list $300.
- Armless chair from Target $130
- Ottoman/coffe table from Bath, Bath, & Beyond $100
- TV console from Craig’s list $200
- Vase from Pier 1 $30
- Picture frames from Michael’s $40 (used clients’ photos)
- Centerpiece for coffee table from Walmart $20
- Two pillows from JC Penny’s $25
- Throw rug from HomeGoods $15
- Foldable table from Costco $39
- Window treatment from HomeDepot $25
- Clock from Bed, Bath & Beyond $12
Bedroom
Here’s the cost breakdown of bedroom:
- Night table from Christmas tree shop $25
- Lamp from Christmas tree shop $15
- Area rug from HomeGoods $20
- Oak wood 50″ desk (not seen) from Craig’s list $300
- Parson chair from Christmas tree shop $15
Kitchen
Kitchen
Here’s the cost breakdown of the kitchen:
- Dining set from Craig’s list $300
- Centerpiece from HomeGoods $20
- Wall art from Costco $30
- Baker’s rack from Pier 1 $170
- Bistro sign from HomeGoods $15
Bathroom
Here’s the cost breakdown of the Bathroom:
- Tall vanity cabinet from target $150
- Shower curtain from target $30
- Floor mat from Target $20
- Picture over toilet from Christmas tree shop $9
The total cost to completely furnish these rooms came out to be around $2,050. The client already had the TV, living room floor lamp,bedspread and microwave. In most cases, the home owners already has most of the furnishing, so we are working with existing furniture. We may decide to add new furniture pieces if needed and new accessories to change and update the look of the room! Not every client will need to completely furnish each room so the cost won’t be as much.
In the end we accomplished the desire look the client want and stayed within the budget. Choosing to spend the money on better pieces such as the sofa, baker’s rack, dining set, console and office desk, even though we purchased these items on Craig’s list.
