Not all home decorating ideas require a lot of time and money. If you're looking for a few affordable home interior decorating ideas to liven up your home, try these ten:
1. Paint a Wall Paint one wall your favorite color and make it the focal point of the room. Hang some interesting art on that wall and move a nice piece of furniture there. Make sure that the color is one that is shared with other objects in the room.
2. Eliminate clutter Clutter has a way of ruining the desired mood and effect of any room. Find storage spaces for toys, papers, and other clutter that can take away from the personality of a room.
3. Rearrange the Furniture Pull your furniture away from the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles for example, a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow room will make it look wider.
4. Add Some Plants Plants always add a breath of fresh air to a room. If you don't have a green thumb, you can use silk plants or trees.
5. Hang Pictures or a Mirror Hang pictures that reflect your personality. Try putting them in frames that are more ornate. When hanging a mirror, try to position it so that it reflects a nice view or an interesting architectural element.
6. Lay an Area Rug An area rug is an excellent way to define a conversation area. Find one that complements the room. Try laying it at an angle beneath your coffee table.
7. Group Figurines Take out your favorite collectibles that show off your personality. Find a display area and group related objects together in sets.
8. Replace Lamps Lamps are probably the one thing in your home that will give others a clue that your room is outdated. Find new and fresh lamps that make a statement.
9. Add Decorative Pillows The good thing about decorative pillows is that they are an easy way to add textures and patterns to a room. Still better, they can be changed to jazz up a sofa or chair before your room is ready for a major makeover.
10. Add a Throw or Afghan Similar to decorative pillows, adding throws and afghans can add texture to your funiture. They come in all kinds of natural and man made fabrics. Seek out a pattern and style that you like
