Are you longing for a change of decor but too strapped for cash? Money Maven has some nifty and thrifty ideas for your home makeover that won’t break the piggy bank.
Second hand: Second hand stores and stores such as the St Vincent De Paul Society and the Salvation Army are great places to find quality furniture and home wares for great prices. You can find television cabinets, bedside tables and kitchenware for unbelievable prices and give these wonderful items a new home. Garage sales are also a great way to track down some fabulous finds!
IKEA: IKEA is no secret; it offers quality pieces for great prices that give your home that modern, sleek and slightly Swedish look. From tea towels to bed heads you can find everything you need in one store and all you have to do is assemble them at home!
DIY: Martha Stewart and Better Homes & Gardens are two great examples of publications that can help you create your own furniture, crafts and even veggie patches and garden decorations. Follow their easy how-to guides and your house will be looking fabulous in no time!
Street pickups: This is a great way to find more second hand steals. Every few months, local councils ask for households to leave any unwanted furniture and appliances outside so that the rubbish collector can take them away. This is an ideal time to go hunting around streets for that perfect armchair or vase that will add to the glamour of your newly furbished house. To find out when the next pickups are in your area, contact your local council to ask for dates and make sure to start patrolling the streets a few days in advance.
Ebay: You can find some great buys on Ebay, from furniture to decorative pieces; Ebay brings what you want right to your screen. Some products may be second hand and others may be brand new from wholesalers, either way you’ll be getting great products for fantastic prices shipped to your door.
Markets: Local markets are a great place to pick up pieces to decorate your home with. You can find great art, crafts and home made pieces created by local artists. By purchasing your new decorations from these artists, you’re also helping them out by supporting their works. You can find great arts and craft markets in every state: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA and NT.
Painting: Painting your home is a great and inexpensive way to change the look of your space. Using lighter colours is a good way of opening a space and giving it a fresh, new look. You can find a great range of colours and paint products from Dulux and Porter’s Paints who also hold classes and courses on how to paint different areas of your home.
Sell items you don’t need anymore: Since you’re already revamping your home, it means you’ll have plenty of items that you’ll also want to dispose of. This is a perfect time to hold a garage sale or sell some products on Ebay and make a few dollars that you can put back into sprucing up your home!
Happy sprucing! The Money Maven. x
