Decorate On a Budget
As a family of 5 with only one main income provided by my husband, it’s not an ethical choice for large chunks of our paycheck to go toward decorating our home. But that doesn’t mean I can’t have a home that we are proud of. I wanted to share with you some tips and tricks to decorating a space you will love.
DECIDE WHAT STYLE YOU LIKE
What style speaks to you? Vintage Country Cottage, Farmhouse, Bohemian, Mid Century Modern, Costal, etc.
Once you’ve taken a deep dive down Pinterest’s beautiful archives of interior design. Decide what style would work best for you and your family. Make a list of things that stand out you, things that you would love to have but are a bit on the pricey side.
Let the fun begin!
Once you have determined your style and certain items that will make your home feel like you. It time for you to keep your eyes peeled!
loook for dupes
Mercury Row blanket ladder and it’s dupe.
Dupes are one of the best ways to get the style you love without breaking the bank.
fb marketplace is now your best friend
Fb Marketplace is one of the best ways to source amazing deals on large furniture pieces Such as hutches, couches, dinning tables, etc.
be willing to get your hands dirty
Whether you are D.I.Y.ing or sprucing up a secondhand find to be willing to get your hands dirty. Sometimes a good wash and a buffing can make all the difference. Other times you may need a little more elbow grease, sandpaper, paint or stain.
Check out the the freebie alert app, it alerts you anytime there is free items on FB Marketplace.
Just remember, your home doesn’t need to be picture perfect, it needs to be you! It needs to be lived in and love well. It’s OK to have furniture and decor that isnt straight from a magazine, the pieces may have dents and scratches but it has a history! It has a story to tell!
“Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.”
Proverbs 19:14 NIV
Please comment and share with me your favorite dupes, second hand finds, and labor of love refinished finds that has filled your homes.
With love my friends, Kaitlynn Frerichs
