Moving into a new place is an exciting time! But what if you are looking for ways to stretch your dollar, but still have a stylish place to call home? There are definitely some frugal ways to create a living space that is just perfect for you. Here are some ideas to help get you started.

Fabric is Your Friend
With fabric, you can certainly do a lot of add color and pattern into your new house. Fabric can be used in so many different ways and can be purchased inexpensively on the discount rack at fabric stores or even at the swap meet. The key is that you may have to do some hunting around before you find fabric that fits your style, but when you do you will be very happy!

Now that you have fabric, what exactly can you do? A lot! Consider getting some old canvas art and stretching the fabric over the canvas and using a heavy duty stapler to staple the fabric where it meets the frame in the back. Once that is done, then viola, you have your own cool print that you can hang! If you have found matching types of patterns, then you might do a trio of printed fabric frames or even a quad. These simple and inexpensive prints will be perfect for large wall spaces that need a little splash of color.

An added bonus to making your own fabric canvas prints is that you can change them pretty easily! Just get some new fabric, take off the old and staple on the new! It can be a fun and fast way to decorate for special parties or holidays.

Another cool and frugal use for fabric is making your own curtains! Long piece of fabric and a little thread and needle can go a long way to giving your home some personality. If you are a little more crafty, then you might consider making matching curtains and pillowcases for your bedroom! That would certainly wow any visitors stopping by!

Thrift Stores are Your Friend
Thrift stores are a great treasure trove of stuff that you can use to decorate your place inexpensively. For example, you can find jar and vases that can be used to organize your space or to hold flowers. Old picture frames can be brought back to life with some elbow grease or a new coat of paint. Cool record covers can make great prints for the wall. Gently used poster frames can be re-used for your favorite prints!

Thrift stores are also great for finding inexpensive furniture, especially if you have an ecletic style. Thrift stores often have quality furniture such as end tables, coffee tables, and desks that can be purchased for the fraction of the price. These pieces often just need a new wood stain for a little TLC to make them look new again.

The possibilities are endless, although it may take some patience to find items that will work. One thing to remember when visiting thrift stores is that you have to use your imagination and think to yourself, how can I re-purpose this item? Or would a thorough cleaning or new paint give this piece new life?

Author Bio: If you are throwing a housewarming party, then you may even get some great decorative housewarming gifts that will fit in nicely with your style! Also, consider some great traditional housewarming gifts.

Category: Home Management
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