We all want a beautiful home. We want to feel
comfortable and love the space we spend so much time in. Whether it be by
decorating with tub chairs, paintings, fancy accessories, blankets and more, we
all want to save money whilst creating an ideal space.
Budgets are getting tighter across the nation.
It’s time to snap up some bargains and get your dream home. Here are some of my tips :)
Upcycle Your Old Furniture
Upcycling is good for the environment, great
for your bank balance and it’s fun! Get some inspiration from websites like Pinterest and let your creative side really come
out. You’ll be surprised at how much an old shabby set of drawers can change in
style once you give it a new lease of life.
Have a look around your home, is it full of
old junk that you’re never going to use again? Do you REALLY need multiple
kitchen appliances, or are you just being drawn in by the fancy advert on
television? Try to ban yourself for excessive spending and you’ll save a
fortune - we know it’s hard, but think how happy you’ll be with those extra
pennies in your pocket.
Attack the Car Boot Sales
Who doesn’t love a good rummage through a
decent car boot? Many people have car boots to get rid of the stuff they don’t
use, or when they want to downsize. This doesn’t mean it’s junk, so don’t be
put off. Who knows, you may even stumble across some hidden antiques worth a fortune!
Hunt down your nearest auction house that
specialises in home furnishings to grab some great bargains.
Join Reward and Member Schemes
There are very few retailers who do not offer
some kind of membership these days. These memberships usually allow customers
to save points and claim discounts. If you sign up using your email address,
the shops often notify members of upcoming sales (and sometimes give early
access to sale items), meaning you can snatch up bargains at your favourite
places before anyone else does.
There are a few ways you can use social media
to track down interior home goods. Use Facebook to
search for sale or swap pages in your local area. These pages allow you to
either buy something cheaply, or swap one of your unwanted items for something
else.
You can also use Facebook Marketplace to
search for items on sale in your area.
Pictures, Photographs and Paintings
If your budget is too tight to redecorate
fully, buy some pictures to hang on your wall. You could even go out and snap a
few pictures yourself. Take them into your nearest printing company and ask
them to print it on a canvas suitable for hanging for you. This is a lot
cheaper than buying a load of wall paper and seeing your own prints will make
you feel good.
Ask Your Family and Friends
Ask your family and friends to keep you in
mind the next time they want to clear out any of their furnishings. They’ll
probably be happy that someone is willing to take something off them!
Have a good look around your local budget
stores for things like wallpaper and tools needed for decorating and interior
design. You may be shocked at how well these stores are stocked. For furnishing
you actively use often, stick to more well-known brands - it’s worth spending a
little more on something better quality as it will last a lot longer.
Take time deciding what is worth splashing out
on (saving you money in the long run) and what is OK to buy cheaply.
You can spruce up any home whilst creating a
calming ambience with some good lighting. Save money by buying a lamp with
multiple light settings. You’ll be able to change the light to suit your mood
and need, without breaking the bank.
Sometimes all you really need to do to get
your house looking in great condition again is to give it a good clean. Try and
set an entire day to one side, have a clear out and spring clean your entire
house. When you’ve done, sit back and admire your sparkly new home and all your
hard work!
There are hundreds of ways for you to add your
own style to your home, whilst saving money. However you choose to, keep it
minimal and always choose wisely. This will save you money in the long run and
you’ll feel the most comfortable in your home.
If you want some inspiration, have a look at tub chairs. They have some great stuff you can snap up and
have your home looking cool and contemporary in no time at all!
If you have any tips or ticks i would love to hear them :)
*Written in collaboration with Sloane & Sons*
