How to Save Money When Decorating Your Home
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Home decoration can often be a costly affair. Take into account the cost of, painting, tiling, buying new items of home decor and add it all to the cost of labour (that isn’t at all cheap) and you will see that changing home decor is an undertaking even the most bravehearted soul would undertake once every decade or so. But what if you could do so every few years and without breaking a sweat? Curious about how this would be possible? Read on…
1) When buying home furnishing, do so online: The internet has opened up shopping for everything, and home furnishings are no different. There are a range of online home furnishing stores that you can browse, click, buy and save a pretty decent amount of money. What’s more you have reputed brands, a great selection, home delivery and cash on delivery options that make it a pleasant, non-laborious experience.
2) Don’t replace unnecessarily: If for instance you have a couch that you’d like to change, evaluate the need for a new one. If you still want to change it, simply have it reupholstered. It will end up giving the couch a new lease on life and saving you a whole lot of money.
3) Do it yourself: Make new articles of home decor on your own, by simply watching home decor shows online or learning to upcycle items you already have. Most of these upscale hacks involve pretty basic steps that you can do yourself. After all they just involve being painted and/or covered in some kind of acrylic or fabric.
4) Don’t be fixated on brands: There are plenty of stores which offer some great stuff and are cheaper too. You might find similar things in a bigger store or shop but they will charge you a lot since they want you to pay for the brand name. Skip such trendy chains and rather opt for a small, privately owned store. The name may not be famous, but the quality and style of the products is just as good.
5) Whenever you use a contractor make sure he’s licensed: Licensed contractors charge you as per a trade commission certified rate card. You purchase the raw material and they will simply charge you for labour. Unlicensed contractors on the other hand can seriously take homeowners for a ride.
6) When purchasing home electronics, buy an older generation: Prefer buying an old model. Stores which have appliances always are on the look out of clearing their old inventory to make way for new and upgraded models that come up every now and then. Even though you miss out on certain features, but many times you will find that the old model is more than sufficient for you. Unless of course it isn’t a high star rating one and consumes more electricity than the new model.
7) Always question a purchase: Don’t fall for visually attractive things and stick to your necessities. Be true with yourself when you are spending money on home decor. Question yourself on what you actually need or is it just a want. Do you need all those new upgrades with electronic sensors? Do you need those exquisite and expensive drapes for your curtain? Once you answer them correctly and truly, you will find yourself saving a lot more money while shopping.
8) Shop during the festive season: Shop during sales and holiday season. All holiday season observe the greatest joy for shoppers because it’s the sale season. There is a discount battle between major stores and here’s where you need to dig for home fabrics, accessories, and furniture. If you have a favourite store that you prefer, then ask the manager when are they planning to restock, when is the sale due, etc.
Sure your home needs to look like a castle, but it doesn’t need for you to spend like a king. Following these simple rules will help you save on home decor big time!
Delica Gomez runs a smart shopping service that specialises in home decor online shopping. She also helps clients find the best deals on home furnishings and decor.
Category: Home Renovation
