How many times has your business proposal been rebuffed by this response? : “It is the 3rd quarter and management is not approving any new expenditure until the next financial year”. Or another common response this year: “We are approaching the general elections and we would rather wait for things to settle down after the elections”.
These kinds of responses can really dampen your enthusiasm especially so if you were hoping to spend the money to invest in a dear project like decorating your home. Well, inspite of this financial reality, it is still possible to give your home a touch of décor lift without breaking the bank. Today, we share ten budget décor tips.
- Flaunt a frame: Add oomph to a side table with an attention-getting frame, like this Moroccan-style piece in an intense shade of orange. With its graceful curves, this green glass vase looks smart with or without blossoms.
- Moroccan style picture frame
- Powerfull Pillow: Energize a straightforward sofa with bold cushions: an island-floral, linen-cotton pillow cover and a sophisticated, olive green suede rectangle.
linen pillows
- Keep it Cozy: Perfect for cozying up a couch, this snuggly chenille throw in silvery jade, measures a nap-worthy six feet long.
- Replace that peel with paint: The speediest way to give a room a new look on the cheap is to paint an accent wall a high-contrast colour. Here, waterfall blue is used on the wall behind the sofa. All you need is a single quart to make the transformation.
- Use colouful pots: Countertop in need of some life? Just pop potted herbs inside colorful perforated metal planters.
- Fasten your seat belt: Brighten your seats with plump cushions contained in strapable cushion covers pearpreferably in strong colours and punchy graphics.
seat cushion
- Style and stripes: Rehab a bed on a budget by pairing pillowcases in natty stripes and exuberant florals for doesn’t-have-to-match playfulness.
- Beautiful boudior: Pink lightbulbs cast a soothing, flattering glow that transforms a bedroom into a boudoir.
- Simple and Chic: A simple nightstand that can be easily found at a flee market can add charm to your bedroom.
- Retro Rugs: This plush cotton rug brightens a bath and pampers the body, post-soak.
bathroom rug
- Bamboo in the bathroom: Soften a too-sterile bathroom with a collection of warm-hued bamboo accessories.
bathroom accessories
With these decorating ideas, you can make just a few seemingly small changes and your rooms will suddenly seem richly reinvigorated.
Posted by Pambo Maridadi @Crown Paints Kenya Ltd Email: info@crownpaints.co.ke
