There are two key points to keep in mind when decorating your home.
#1: Know where to spend the money
#2: Don't underestimate yard sales/flea markets/estate sales/craigslist
We actually didn't have a strict budget in mind when we started. Our goal was to spend as little as possible. When we tallied up the costs, it came out to just under $500!
Here's what we bought:
- Bedding set from Wayfair for $120
- Fireplace from Craigslist for $120
- Curtains from Overstock for $68
- Ornate Mirror from an Estate Sale for $8
- Vertical Mirror from a Yard Sale for $10
- Art for over the fireplace at a Yard Sale for $5
- Nesting side table set from Ross for $38
- Lamp shades from Ross for $20
- Wall art that looks like a sea urchin from Target for $15 (it's now on sale for $11.99!)
- Gold Spray paint for the dresser pulls for $3
- Sherwin Williams wall paint for $90
Grand Total: $497
The painting over the fireplace I picked up at a yard sale on the way to her house, for $5. You always have to be on the look out! Craigslist is a great source for finding yard sales in your area.
We initially were going to buy new gold pulls for the dresser, which were silver. But a $3 can of spray paint was much more affordable!
And the end result I think is stunning.
My sister had some great pieces to start with.
- A bed with a dramatic headboard
- An Ethan Allen Dresser
- An Ethan Allen side table that we moved from another room
- A chair that we moved from another room
- And this super cute dog, Louie
Another tip is to not forget about items you may have in other rooms in your home. We moved the side table and zebra print chair from her formal living room.
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