Ask An Expert: Decorating Your Bedroom On A Budget
Sara Tayte
Affordable Interior Design Miami
1500 Bay Road, Suite #1030
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 707-4013
www.affordable-interior-design.comSara Tayte attended Columbus College of Art & Design where she studied architectural scales and models, drawing, painting, sculpting and sketching. Her longtime passion for interior design combined with her design studies and interior design experience are supported by skills in the latest 3D interior design software and training in Feng Shui. The Chief Design Manager has been recognized by Miami Green Guide for her sustainability efforts for organizing complimentary pick-ups and donations of clients' unwanted items. Clients are offered free quotes and consultations in Miami Beach, Downtown Miami and Brickell or via technology such as Skype for clients outside of the area.
Paint Something Small A Fun, Bright Color
Seek out something that can be easily painted. Using a color wheel, locate the bedroom's correct complementary color (also known as a pop of color). Purchase a small can of spray paint in that color and bring your chosen item to life. Suitable items can include things like light switch plates or decorative wall hooks. Get creative! Try to look for items you currently own as to save room in the design budget.
Look To Nature For Free Design Elements
The next time you hit the beach, look for shells and sand and pack your findings in zip-lock bags. Look under your kitchen cabinets or in storage closets for glass vases from past floral bouquets. When put together, this duo can make a beautiful (and free) room accessory.
Change Out The Boring, Standard Doorknob
All buildings and homes usually feature the same drab circular doorknob. Visit your local hardware store to find a wide selection of decorative options. This alone adds a luxurious feel that you and your guests will notice and appreciate.
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Replace A Lamp Base
Swapping out a lamp's base can make a surprising aesthetically improved difference. If you like the shade you currently own, you can usually keep it and add it onto a new base with no problem.
Score An Ultra Luxurious Bed Set For Half The Cost
Super luxurious, high thread count bedding in dynamic colors usually ends up in the 'Sale' section but NOT due to lesser quality. It's because so many people purchased all of the bed set's popular white and black selections in standard bed size offerings such as full and queen, so those remaining for sale are the rarer bed sizes in random colors. If you have a bed with a not-so-typical size and aren't afraid of using a little color, you can easily find 1,000-thread count sheets for a fraction of what you would normally pay for even a lower thread count option in a color that is purchased more often.
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Project: DIY Custom Wall Art
Do-it-yourself lovers can look to their own coffee table book collections to find inserts for custom wall art or seek out titles from a local thrift store. These books typically feature beautiful, colorful, glossy photography. After carefully tearing out a few favorite photos, they may be placed in "Museum Matte" frames – frames often used for diplomas that may be found just about anywhere for a low price. They should be carefully taped to the white matte border inside of the frames and arranged into evenly distributed shapes to create chic focal points for an expensive-looking effect.
