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How To Decorate For Less cont ...
5 UNUSUAL USES FOR UNWANTED ITEMS
Tins for planters - Most containers can be upcycled into planters , but tins can look really effective when planted with herbs . You could even decorate the outside with string or labels to prettify them .
Jars for candles – Save your jars and transform them into candle holders ; perfect for tealights or making your own wax candles .
Crate coffee tables – If you can get hold of some old wooden crates , or have some laying around , nail them together and create your own coffee table .
Palette shoe racks – Palettes can be used for almost anything - outdoor or indoor furniture , beds , bars - turn them on their side however and you have an instant shoe rack ; a great idea if you ’ re strapped for space .
Empty bottle displays - Make the most of your empty bottles and create a statement display . Ornate bottles can look incredible as light fittings and also look fabulous as vases and centerpieces when painted . her Instagram page . She recommends making a moodboard to determine the design you would like to work with , starting small and buying a tufting-gun to get started on your masterpiece .
BUILD YOUR OWN HEADBOARD
Work with MDF , or recycle a piece of natural wood and update your bedroom ; leave it raw or upholster in an eye-catching fabric , which you can then reflect in the curtains or cushions .
BUY QUALITY
Anything with label quality often comes with an expensive price tag ; it ’ s just the way it is . That said , when it comes to purchasing your next item of furniture , nowadays sustainability is at the forefront of interior design . Items carefully made from long-lasting materials will last the test of time and , while shopping for a bargain might be ( at a first glance ) appealing , buying something cheap normally resolves a quick fix and will inevitably end up as waste . Buying quality encourages us to be more considerate of what we ’ re buying , but more importantly encourages us to buy things we love , which unlike passing trends are often timeless and will stick with us forever . Buy well , buy less - buy once and you ’ ll reap the benefits for years to come .
REMAIN RESOURCEFUL
“ We all want our homes to feel ‘ current ’, however as we move through 2022 , it ’ s about balancing our desire to stay on trend by creating a scheme where the essential elements like kitchens , bathrooms , larger furniture or the colour of your walls will still look great in five to 10 years ’ time . The key is through additional styling such as soft furnishings , cushions , curtains or rugs , which can be easily upgraded as trends come and go .”
Alysha Alli , interior designer , Redrow
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