Give your home a gorgeous makeover with these easy Budget Home Decor Tips and Ideas!
Could your home use a little TLC? Â It’s time to get inspired with these best kept designer secrets and Budget Home Decor Tips to get the look you love… without breaking the bank!
Over the years, my hubby and I have owned 8 different houses, and remodeled several of those… even taking one down to the studs. Â It’s been quite an adventure, and we’ve learned SO much along the way from contractors and our own do-it-yourself projects. Â That’s why I want to share all of these insider DIY tips and tricks with you!
You’ll be amazed at just how easy it is to give each room a fun, fresh makeover with these easy DIY and decor hacks!
So are you ready to decorate your home on a dime? Â Roll up your sleeves, and let’s get started!
Budget Home Decor Tips
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Budget Door Ideas:
The perfect front door can add so much curb appeal to your home!
Give Your Front Door some Fresh Paint
If you have a painted door you already love, consider giving it a fresh coat of paint. Â Maybe a pretty new color and fresh paint may be all it needs to make your entryway pop! Â Consider using a semi-gloss high quality exterior paint on front doors. Â This may help it stand up better to weathering, fingerprints, etc.
Here’s another little trick for you. Â At one of the homes we remodeled, we swapped out a standard builder grade door for a classic 6-window front door. Â It looked AMAZING, but after installing it I noticed anyone could look straight in from the outside. Â Awkward! Â Here’s the quick, simple and frugal little trick I came up with to solve that problem…
DIY Front Door Privacy Ideas
DIY Hydrangea Wreath for Front Door
Could your front door use a pretty little makeover? Â Sometimes a new wreath is all it really needs! Â Learn how to make a gorgeous hydrangea wreath in just 5 minutes! Â You can even swap out the colors of the flowers for different seasons.
Consider Adding Dutch Doors
Is your front or back door a little fugly? Â Save up your Free Home Depot Gift Cards, and use them to save BIG on an adorable Dutch Door! Â They’re a farmhouse must-have, and the perfect way to let in some fresh air while keeping the little ones and pets safe and snug inside.
How to Get Free Home Depot Gift Cards
Don’t Forget the Doormats!
Pretty doormats can make any entryway feel so welcoming!  I picked up these at Target, and had them shipped straight to my, well… front door! 🙂  Consider layering mats of different sizes and textures for a fun look like I did here…
DIY Flooring Ideas:
When it comes to flooring in your home, there are several different options to consider, with pros and cons to each. Â Here are a few of my favorite options…
- Hardwood Floors {Durable, Stands the test of time, Can be great for resale!}
- Laminate / Vinyl Floors {Easy to install, We’ve purchased from Home Depot and installed in the kids’ bedrooms}
- Porcelain Tile {More durable than ceramic tile, Resistant to scratches & stains, Easy to clean, Cooler to the touch… making it great for hot climates}
- Concrete
- Pavers {Great for a rustic mudroom or laundry room with an exterior door}
- CarpetÂ
Brenda writes: “If you’re a fan of carpet, get the very best padding. It’s what determines how well your carpet holds up. You can buy cheaper carpet that way too!”
Budget Dining Room Ideas:
I’ve always thought dining rooms should be beautiful. Â I mean, they’re that special place where families come together to share conversations, delicious meals, and even game nights! Â So if your dining room is need of a little refresh, check out these creative ideas to create a gorgeous dining room without breaking the bank…
9 Stunning Dining Room Ideas
Don’t forget the chairs! Â When you’re updating your dining room, consider recovering your current chairs rather than replacing them. Â You can completely transform the look on a budget!
How to Recover a Chair
Consider Refinishing Your Table
Heather writes: “Refinish furniture on your own. I recently purchased a solid oak dinette set that was 30 yrs old and in fantastic shape for $30 at a yard sale.  I refinished it in black lacquer spray paint and distressed the edges. It looks fantastic. The paint supplies cost me $20 at Walmart.”
How to Get Free Walmart Gift Cards
DIY Paint Hacks:
Renea writes: “A note about painting…definitely tape up swatches of color in several places in your rooms and observe them for a week before deciding. Depending on time of day and lighting, the colors will look different. I’ll sit and look at the taped swatches for 10 minutes, then pull down one that I like least. By the end of the week, I know exactly what I like most. Also, at Home Depot, Lowes, and Sherwin Williams, you can buy samples for $5 to paint a 3 foot section in a room and see how it looks before getting a whole gallon. That $5 and 10 minutes of painting has saved me a few big mistakes.”
Do you have holes that need patching? Â My grandpa was a professional painter, and had the best little secret trick to fix holes in seconds! Â Here’s what you need to do…
10-Second Nail Hole Fix
Save BIG with Mis-Tints and Oops Paints!
Shelly writes: “Always check the mismatch paint shelf at Lowe’s. If you are open minded on colors, you can get a gallon for $5.00.”
And guess what… she’s right! Â I’ve repainted entire rooms in my home for $5.00 or less thanks to the mis-tinted paint at Lowe’s and Home Depot!
Don’t let your paint go to waste once you are through with a painting project. Â Use this tip to have some ready-to-go for touch ups and within arm’s reach at all times…
How to Store Leftover Paint
Living Rooms Ideas on a Budget:
One of the easiest ways to update the look and feel of your living room is with new Throw Pillows!  A simple trick for saving BIG on Throw Pillows is to simply purchase one insert, then rotate the Throw Pillow Covers.  That way you can easily have seasonal designs and fun, fresh new looks whenever you’re in the mood for an update! 🙂
Thrifty Decorating Tips {How to Hide Update Old Throw Pillows with Pillow Covers}
Or make your own pillow covers with this easy step-by-step tutorial!
DIY Burlap Pillow
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DIY Mason Jar Candles
Free Marshalls Gift Card + 16 Genius Shopping Hacks!
Mini DIY Pallet Board Sign
Frugal Kitchen Ideas:
How would you like to add some French country farmhouse charm to your kitchen? Simply use a rustic, chippy old window frame as a pot rack with this fun DIY project, and you’ll add instant character to your kitchen…
How to Turn an Old Window into a DIY Kitchen Pot Rack
DIY Wooden Utensil Box
How to Get a Free Home Goods Gift Card + 10 Brilliant Shopping Hacks!
Budget Home Office Ideas:
Painted Mason Jar Pencil Holders
Fun Master Bedroom Ideas:
Are you ready to transform your bedroom into a cozy retreat? Â Put these easy tips and tricks to use to create a gorgeous, inviting bedroom you’ll be dreaming of all day long!
Add some Coop Home Goods pillows and a mattress topper for luxurious comfort all night long!
Coop Home Goods Pillows & Bedding
Or upgrade your bedding with soft & cozy cotton Duvet Sets from Pizuna Linens! With 5-star hotel quality and trendy colors, you can create a dreamy room in no time!
Pizuna Linens Duvet Sets
Free Bed Bath and Beyond Gift Card + 20 Clever Ways to Save Money!
Kids Bedroom Ideas:
DIY Shiplap Headboard
Shutter Headboard DIY
Boys Bedroom Decor Ideas
DIY Growth Chart for Kids
Thrifty Bathroom Ideas:
How to Get a Free Kohl’s Gift Card + 15 Kohl’s Shopping Hacks!
Laundry Room DIY Decor Tips:
We all spend a lot of time in our laundry rooms with our never-ending loads of laundry… so the room might as well be cute and cheerful, right? Â Get inspired with these fun ideas here…
Farmhouse Laundry Room Decor Ideas
Holiday Home Decor Tips on a Budget:
Christmas Decorating Ideas
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas… or decorating for Christmas, right?  Let me help you turn your home into a cozy Christmas Cottage and gorgeous Winter Wonderland with these inexpensive and frugal Christmas Decorating Ideas!
Organized Homes:
Home Organizing Tips and Tricks For Every Room
Nothing beats coming home to an organized home!  Put these Home Organizing Tips and Tricks to use and you’ll love the results!
Save $$ Around the House:
Brilliant Ways To Save More Money Around The House
It’s true… you can LOVE your house and save BIG all at the same time!  Are you ready to start saving?  Check out these affordable ideas and frugal hacks for your home.
Store Deals + Shopping Hacks That Will Save You So Much Money
Frugal Girls LOVE great deals! Â Before you shop for Home Decor, check out these Insider Tips + Shopping Hacks that will save you so much money at your favorite decor and home improvement stores!!
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These simple tips and tricks are designed to put you at ease and help you with all of those little details when buying a house for the first time.
Creating Curb Appeal on a Budget
Whether you plan to sell your home or enjoy your home for years to come, these ridiciulously simple Curb Appeal Projects can be tackled any weekend.
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Save money and score the very best deals on your home decor and gift giving with help from these Craigslist Tips for Buyers!
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There’s no need to get dressed for this shopping spree!  You can shop in your pajamas when you shop with a Free eBay Gift Card and these clever eBay Money Saving Tips!
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So have you tried any of these Budget Home Decor Tips?
Leave a comment and share…
Zak Hart says
Wow That’s a lot of tips. Thanks for wrangling them all!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Zak… I’m so glad you enjoyed the home decor tips and hacks!
Christie says
What a fantastic post to make the house look more rustic and stylish at the same time! I love your ideas for Farmhouse Doors! They’re so lovely.
Heidi says
Thanks, Christie… farmhouse doors really do make such a gorgeous statement! The dutch doors are my favorite! 🙂
Cynthia Walker says
Excellent makeover…! Awesome decoration and tips here. Your home looks great. I love your tips and ideas. You are so creative. I am impressed to see your decor. I wanna do this job. Thanks for sharing your post.
Heidi says
I’m so glad you liked the tips, Cynthia! 🙂
Jessica says
Great post. I’m loving farmhouse style more and more. It’s really hot now but it’s a classic. I really like the French influence such a lot. I love all the farmhouse touches. I might like to see some DIY projects featuring farmhouse. And also some sort of get the design for fewer.
herbertsch says
I really like the idea to use an old window as a pot rack! Talk about changing the utility of an item. Do you have any ideas on using other items as barn doors?
Heidi says
As far as barn doors go, really any type of door can be used as long as you get the proper tracks and hardware for hanging. Or if you’re tight on space, you can always substitute curtains in their place. Hope that helps… and I’m so glad to hear you liked the window pot rack tip, too!
Kathy says
What a wonderful tips! Really awesome decorating idea! love the idea of having a vintage laundry tool to decorate your laundry room with. Thanks for sharing!
Juris Ainsworth says
It sure got my attention when you said that one of the simplest ways to update the look of the room was the use of throw pillows, and seeing the way you used them in one of the pictures, I can agree that you were right. I have been thinking about upgrading the look of the living room for a while now, and I want a collection that I can use for all occasions and seasons. Now I’m thinking that throw pillows will work. I will continue researching, but I will be sure to keep this in mind. Thank you.
Ridley Fitzgerald says
I love the tricks you have here for home decorating. The one about using throw pillows in the living room is great. It seems like such a cheap way to transform the look of our room. I’ll have to try that out in our bland living room!
James Rickard says
My wife was telling me that we should find some new decor for our room, and I was curiuos about how we would do that. It’s interesting that you say to come up with a budget first. I know that we both don’t want to spend too much.
Marcus Coons says
I loved when you mentioned how you can change the feel of your home decor by simply replacing your throw pillows. My wife wants to give our home a different look and wants to make it so it is animal themed, so I think to throw pillows are a great way to implement this. It is always important to remember that taking the time to sit down and come up with a good plan can help you save a ton of time and money when getting new decor pieces for your home.
Finley Moreira says
I liked your suggestion to save money by decorating with throw pillows. I’m sure this would be really helpful for me since I could accessorize colors to match the seasons. I’ll be sure to try this decor tip once my living room gets finished!
Kindra says
Super awesome post! I was looking to add some privacy to my back door of my house and your tips and suggestions have come in handy!
Ivy Baker says
This is some really good information about home decor. I love the idea of having a vintage laundry tool to decorate your laundry room with. That seems like a really fun way to bring the past into your home.
Pam Lassila says
I think that there are so many fun and exciting things that you can do to decorate your home. I like on this article how you can turn an old window into a pot rack– I would have never thought of that! There are so many things we can do to give our homes a unique and personal style just through the home decor.
Johnson says
Love vintage decor. I want to add some vintage touch elements in my kitchen layout. I also wish I could make my sun room more of rustic in makeover.thanks for sharing some basic decor ideas,keep more coming.
Alin Perry says
Nice tips, heidi.
Thank you
Emma says
Very creative, thank you for your inspirational writing. I will definitely try some for my home.
Charles Kemp says
My fiancee is all about the tips and tricks for home decor. I don’t mind because it means that our home will look really nice. I really like the barn door trick that you mentioned. it not only adds a lot of nice decoration but you add more room because the doors now roll instead of open up.