Budget Decorating Ideas:
Cheap Decorating Ideas Under $100

These creative budget decorating ideas prove that you don't need to spend a fortune to achieve a stylish renovation. Here you'll find a wealth of ideas for transforming an ordinary space into a stylish haven.

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An old chair gets a face-lift with some fresh paint and new fabric. Trim embellished with ornamental furniture tacks give the chair a finished and professional look. This classy diy decorating project goes to show that shabby furniture can be easily transformed into a designer's dream.

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Transform a ho-hum roller shade into a stylish window treatment with wallpaper.

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You can easily spiff up an old, tattered piece of furniture with paint and new hardware. In this case, beautiful drawer pulls along with a distressed finish create a unique vintage piece. Read 13 cheap decorating ideas that everyone should know.

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Step 1, assemble a canvas stretcher. Step 2, stretch your favorite fabric onto the stretcher. Step 3, mount to the wall and presto you have instant artwork. Check out some more fabulous inexpensive wall decor ideas.

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This is another awesome budget decorating idea from one of the all-time best diy decor books out there -- Real-Life Decor. She suggests topping off a plain, inexpensive table with wallpaper. Gorgeous!

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When decorating on a budget, don't forget lighting. A well-placed lamp is a cost-effective way to add ambiance and mood. Update an old lamp with some spray paint and a new lampshade, or personalize an ordinary lamp with a custom designed shade. Paper cut-outs can add a lot of character, color and style.

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A ladder that has been cut down serves as a useful pot-hanger in the kitchen. Check out more decorating ideas on a budget.

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Room dividers and screens are a wonderful way to hide clutter, divide a space, or just simply add a little character and interest to a bland space. However, nice ones can be very expensive! Here is a beautiful alternative. Cover plywood or hollow-core doors with fabric to create a stylish folding screen. For instructions on how to build this screen read the book Real-Life Decor.

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Fresh paint and new cabinet hardware can give your kitchen an instant makeover. Look at pictures of kitchen designs to get ideas.

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Need some budget decor ideas for mirrors? How about buying a thrift store mirror and affixing freshly painted twigs to the frame?

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Fresh paint is a staple for budget decorating. It's cheap, it's easy and can be changed in a snap. Country Living suggests layering shades of the same paint color. Variations in hue and intensity help to separate naturally.