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Ideas for cost-conscious room decorators

by Michael Bell 06/02/2025

With the right ideas, you can make budget room decoration worthy of a professional. Save your hard-earned money on simple DIY solutions rather than hiring an interior designer, and you'll end up with a design all your own. If you want to achieve room decor befitting an expert, here are some ideas to inspire you:

Update existing furniture

Updating your existing furniture is always a more budget-friendly room decor idea than buying new pieces. There are many ways you can update your furniture to make them seem new. In some cases, a simple bit of wood varnish or fabric cleaner can work wonders. For upholstered furnishings, you can often have the upholstery replaced entirely with new fabric for a fresh start.

While this option does cost more than a few rounds with a steam cleaner, it's easy on the budget and makes a big impact in a space. To save more, try using virtual interior design tools to preview new fabrics and colors before you buy them.

Avoid too many matching pieces

It's common for furniture retailers to sell entire sets of matching furniture. However, a more cost-conscious room decorator idea would be to avoid matching sets and instead mix furniture from multiple sources. You can find vintage or secondhand furnishings in excellent condition and combine them to create a truly unique design. If you want to maintain a more formal style, a set of matching armchairs or a chair and sofa combo are perfect without breaking the bank.

Don't forget window coverings

Window coverings are essential to great room design, and they don't need to cost a fortune. DIY savvy homeowners can make their own curtains with fabric bought in bulk. Even the most simple curtains can affect the aesthetics of the entire room and make it seem professionally decorated.

For smaller windows, try light-colored or sheer drapes to make the space feel complete without sacrificing natural light. Adding even the simplest window coverings is a room-decor idea you can use no matter the size of your budget.

About the Author
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Michael Bell

In twenty five years of real estate sales and marketing experience, I have sold hundreds of properties, while developing detailed knowledge of Sonoma & Napa area communities. I am a life-long resident in the North Bay and after a full day at work, I enjoy spending time with my four children, and participating in their many school and recreational activities. 

Over the years, my clients have expressed diverse plans and dreams. I seek to truly understand and appreciate my clients' goals, focusing my efforts on realizing them. It has been fun learning more about the unique opportunities that attract people to the area such as the culinary community, the viticulture and wine industry as well as outdoor adventure tourism. It is important to me to listen to my clients, do what it takes to serve their needs and I am dedicated to treating everyone involved in a transaction both in a personal and professional manner. I work hard to anticipate and respond to the routine tasks at hand as well as the complex challenges that come up during real estate transactions while ensuring my goal to deliver you the outcome you desire.