5 Ideas To Accessorize Your Home On A Budget

One of the quickest and simplest ways to update your home on a budget is by accessorizing it. Accessories are a very important part of home decor as they complete the look of a room by adding charm, beauty and character to the overall symmetry. To give a room a finished, polished look add accessories that are simple yet sophisticated and budget friendly such as the ones listed below.

Topiaries

Add greenery to your home by decorating with topiaries. Topiaries are sophisticated and suit any decor whether country, classic or eclectic. They come in a range of style and sizes and you can also make your own unique topiary by visiting your local craft store.

Pillows

This is an easy way to add texture and a splash of color to your home. Pillows tend to jazz up a room and give an old sofa new life.

Books

Stack hardcover books that you have around the house to create a simple display. Books give a room an heirloom feel and it is an easy way to incorporate your personality within your decor.

Ottomans

For a unique storage solution accessorize with ottomans. They can be used for extra seating, storage or propping up your feet after a long day. They can be used in the living room, powder room or bedroom and are made from different types of materials such as leather, velvet or vinyl.

Vases

Vases create a big impact in any room and be displayed just about everywhere such as the mantel, console table, or grouped together on a staircase. You can fill vases with tree branches, flowers or leave empty the choice is yours. Hand painted and ceramic vases can be found at thrift stores and antique stores on the cheap.

These 5 Ideas below  are  budget-friendly  and  easy  to  implement:

Three different  kinds of textured  pillows  

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Ottomans  and Poufs

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                                                       Put your  books  on display

These Ginger Jars create a big impact  on a console  table  

                                      Classic  Topiaries  freshen up this living  room

Five Tips To Consider Before Working With A Home Contractor

Renovating or remodeling your home is a big investment but very rewarding. If you choose to work with a contractor you should be prepared for the drawbacks and the added expense that comes with remodeling.

As a homeowner, if you are prepared ahead of time you can make the renovating journey effortless and make working with your contractor a breeze.

Here are five tips to consider when working with a contractor:

1. Verify the contractor's license. Find out if your county requires a contractor to be licensed and make sure that his/her license is not expired. 
2. Check the Better Business Bureau and verify that there are no complaints associated with the contractor. Take the time to research the company online as it might help to avoid a bad experience later on.
3. Compare bids from different contractors; obtain at least three written bids.
4. Make the contractor responsible for obtaining building permits.
5. Obtain a written contract from the contractor showing a start and completion date of the project and a detailed list of purchases.

Remodeling a home and working with a contractor takes a lot patience and cooperation, but following the above tips will get you on the path to success.

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Create a personal statement in your home with a custom Gallery Wall

Gallery walls can transform a room in minutes.  It is one of the quickest way to transform a bare wall from bland to interesting.

Creating a personal statement in your home is sometimes hard to pull off, as infusing your personality into a room can come off as garish or over cluttered.

A unique art gallery wall will convey your personality without overpowering your space, just follow these steps:

• Place artwork at eye level
• Choose a color palette within the same family that will complement your space
• Use your own photographs to create a story
• Combine low and high end pieces
• Layout artwork on the floor before hanging
• Choose frames that are unique (vintage) but in the same style
• Mix things up by including drawings or illustrations
• Keep heavy pieces to the bottom  

    "The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance".

                                                                          Aristotle

Here are a few gallery wall examples:

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                          Gallery Wall.  I hope these inspired you.

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