Once in a while, one feels the urge to spruce up or completely change the ambiance of your living space. Sadly we often find ourselves constrained by our bank accounts which simply won’t let us indulge ourselves. However, worry not, here are some some low-cost interior decor tips.
1. Re-arrange
Try and move around the furniture and wall art in your space. It will give the room the feel of newness minus the spending. You might even realize that that boredom you felt with your area wasn’t because you needed new stuff rather, it was how you arranged your stuff.
2. Thrift
Now thrifting comes with its range of emotions. It’s daunting the amount of junk you have to wade through before you find that item you are looking for. The reward is the bargain. You can get awesome pieces for your space at a good price. Another advantage is the variety that thrifting offers you. So if you’re pressed for cash but want your space to look fabulous, then this is the way to go.
3. Online Stores
Custom throws from Peperuka World
Instagram is your friend. You can get some amazing custom pieces or get ideas for DIYs. Shops like Love Artisan, Newspace Kenya or Peperuka World on IG have some wonderful pillows and throws that you can use to liven up a dull couch. The advantage of online stores is the variety, the bargain and because most of the pages curate or create artisanal items then you get some really unique decor. Made in Kenya has a wonderful repository of Kenyan brands. It will help you on your hunt for a bargain as you browse through the listed vendors.
4. DIYs
Colorful print fabric on wood
Rolling up your sleeves and getting crafty can save you good coin. You can recreate some of the ideas on Pinterest with a few work tools, or play around with fabric on wood to bring vibrancy to your furniture. You can also find a wooden frame and glue or staple on some fabric to create interesting artwork. The limit is your imagination.
5. Annual Sales
You can wait for an annual sale like ‘The Big Annual Sale’ at Tiles n Carpet Center which happens around June to get amazing deals on furniture or decor that was previously beyond your price point. Shops like Mr. Price Home or House of Leather also have great decor at affordable prices all year round.