Budget Saving Tips to Decorate Your Apartment

Decorating your apartment can be hard when you are on a budget.  However, do not fear there are ways to decorate your apartment that won’t break the bank.  These tips will make your apartment look it is out of a magazine without the price tag.

Your apartment can have the appearance and feel of a well lived in home.  The mindset that your apartment has to be cold and uninviting should be the farthest idea from your head.  Apartment living is a great way to save money and you have the freedom of moving around as you please.  Decorating your apartment cheaply will make you feel good when you entertain, and when enjoying your place on your own. Here are ideas to cheaply decorate and furnish your apartment and to make it the best it can be.

SALES: Yard, garage, and discount stores are the best place to find décor items for cheap! Furniture, wall décor, and storage items don’t need to be bought brand new.  You can find beds and couches and spruce them up with mattress covers and slip covers.

ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS: Websites like Craigslist, Backpages, and other free online classifieds are great resource for finding décor.  Often time’s people are moving out of their homes and need to get rid of items fast and cheaply.  Estate sales are also published in online classifieds as well. Estate sales are trying to sell the belongings of a deceased person. They can also be from individuals who can’t financially afford their belongings. Take advantage of these because the items may be hard to find bargains!

DO IT YOURSELF: Believe it or not, you and some friends may be able to assemble anything you put your mind to. Do it yourself tables, chairs, and entertainment centers can save you money.  Stores like Ikea have made their entire business centered around merchandise that you can assemble yourself.  Ikea has décor and storage ideas for every budget, and every assembly skill level.

LOFT BEDS: Loft beds are a cheap way to accommodate several people in a small space.  Loft beds are reminiscent of bunk beds, which take advantage of vertical space. Loft beds can be bought at furniture stores, garage sales, or check college dorm and apartment bulletin boards for quick sales. Even if you don’t have a lot of people in your apartment, loft beds can house a bed on top and a desk area beneath to save valuable space in your bedroom.

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