Regardless of the economy, from time to time I must have been some changes in my house! I noticed that a little money can go a long way when it is inspired by the creative intelligence. There are many low-cost upgrades for your pad, and much more can be recycled with new style. Here are some ways to reduce, reuse and renew the cheap.
It 'amazing how a coat of spray paint gives new life to old things! There is a wide range of colors and styles available at your local craft orHardware. Use it to form separate groups, coordinated by objects such as frames or baskets found. A gray piece of furniture makes a statement in which he painted over a bold color (or two). Remove items as possible and paint pieces separately to ensure uniform coating. For best results, use several thin layers of color and always work in a well ventilated area.
Stencils to update a faster and easier. Use them on walls and furniture, spray paint on wood,Metal or plastic, or use etching cream and mask-way mirror. Try a monogram or initial model - so simple, but adds a touch of elegance, almost! With a personal touch, happy new items individually made and worn items to take on the appearance of memorabilia.
You can make your model with a computer print out the structure model of heavy cardboard, placed on a cutting mat (or layers of thick cardboard and / or newspaper), and carefully cut with a sharp knife.Some projects may have a pattern to make a durable plastic tracing the design on a scrap piece of plastic packaging.
The simplest model of each color is sassy, easy to do with painters tape and two or more colors of paint. Make it "pop" with a combo of high contrast, or use different shades of the same color family for an understatement. Be sure to let each coat dry thoroughly before band.
Calendars are ancient and exquisite art treasuresPhotography! Make a 'collection of prints' trendy favorite pages in the appropriate context or from a discount bin, and displays them as a group. If you do not have around the old calendar, which offers many non-profit full calendar with stunning photography that will be happy to send a donation nominal fee. Every time the images will help you feel good, something important to protect you!
Worn-out clothes can be reusedDecorate your home. The top box-but-beautiful glitter that you can not bear to throw away? Doing it in a pillowcase! You can cover you already have pillows, pillow forms or buy low-cost craft store. Old wool sweaters can be in a dryer at high heat and cut into no-sew felt mats and carpets. If you knit or crochet tear, used T-shirt into strips to make soft, warm rugs. Or use colored plastic bags for water-friendly results, you can rinse with a hose - ideal forPorch or mudroom!
Flow tag sale, flea markets and second local / store second hand furniture and decorative items such as dishes, lamps, candlesticks, baskets, and framed pictures (or use as a creative person - see above). You can also find objects made of materials that are now limited, such as precious woods and ivory! Although not a long-lost masterpiece, your home will be enhanced by the addition of handmade objects. Sterilize glass and ceramics by washing in soapy water with asome bleach. Be wary of elements unwashable fabric, especially if you have allergies or pets.
For stylish storage, ask your local liquor mart wine used on the boxes. Many are adorned on the sides with picturesque landscapes and colorful designs and elegant. Fold the flaps on the inside line and boxes on a shelf to organize the clutter. (You can also label with stencils or computer-printed characters, that is to say, "Gloves and Hats" or "Seth Toys".)
Add vitality to your plantsFurniture, but they are not only beautiful to look at - they replace with fresh oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing pleasure. Increase your collection by taking cuttings from plants in your home. Clips from a healthy branch or shoot, put it in a glass of water and put them in a sunny window for about a week, from sprouting more water than necessary, until the roots. Put some 'small stones or gravel on the bottom of a pot and fill the rest of the way with dirt. Carefully trim the dirt under the centralBe careful not to break all offers clean roots and water thoroughly. For variety, replace worn with green friends!
You can easily lights for festive occasions through the exchange of a pair of white with colored bulbs. Tea lights are less expensive and messy votives, and can be burned in almost all open glass vessels. For a quiet splendor was a series of white Christmas lights on a shelf of your favorite items, crystal, glass or metal, and watch them shine.
Finally, check thewho! Scope your local library for a basic primer on Feng Shui or read online. By applying some basic principles makes any room more inviting. You may find that simple subtle changes "open" space and give your home a feeling of comfort and harmony.
