Don't Break The Bank...
Thinking of redecorating? For some people, choosing paint colors, deciding what to keep and what to get rid of, fielding differing opinions in regard to style, worrying about the budget, etc., can be a form of modern day “torture”. For others, like myself, (with “I like to renovate houses” disease), whether it be a single room or an entire house, I can hardly wait to get started!
Having renovated several homes, I have some suggestions that may make it easier for those of you who would rather take a dip in Lake Michigan in February than think about wading through a home re-do.
First, only think about one room at a time. It’s not as overwhelming to think about one room as it may be for you to try to do more than that. Second, decide how much money you are able to spend as that will make a difference in what you will be replacing. If you are on a limited budget, (you’re normal) think about the things that are in the room that you can keep, either by leaving them as they are, repurposing them or simply moving them to a new spot. You may be surprised how much different your room looks just by moving your furniture around. Fourth, if you have trouble picking a color, use a neutral paint. Creamy whites, pale grays or subtle beiges can really make your furniture stand out and are always classic. Last but not least, go shopping in your own house! We all have things that look so-so in one room and fabulous in another.
I just finished a spare bedroom. I purchased 3 items, a small round mirror to hang on the wall, a lamp and a light fixture. Everything else, I had from at least one previous home, including the checked wallpaper that I put on one wall. Are you thinking that I am part owner of Sisters and I could replace it all if I wanted to? Maybe so, but that’s the fun of it, using what you have in a different room, mixing a couple of new things in with pieces you have had for years and feeling like you have a fresh look without breaking the bank.
Besides that, as a farmer’s daughter, I remember my dad saying “"if you butcher every cow you soon won’t have a milk check”. The same principle applies if you take home every great thing that comes into Sisters…k
August 13, 2015