Interior design and decor on a budget: Transform a room for less than $50

It's been a dreary year economically, so now is the perfect time to get creative with your cash and refresh your living space. The cheapest and most sustainable approach to changing a room is going green: Reuse old furniture and decor just by adding a splash of paint and some accessories. If you want to learn more techniques for creating new designs, look into interior design training, but first check out these interior design and decorating tips to enhance a room for less than $50.

* Change light bulbs. Different light bulbs, including incandescent, compact fluorescent, halogen, etc., can have a dramatic effect on your living space. You'll find colored light bulbs are available, too.

* Buy new towels. Adding new towels to the kitchen or bath can add color to the space and spruce up the design of the area.

* Add table lamps. Table lamps are inexpensive, functional and interesting. If you have table lamps, consider changing the shape of the shade, or use a spray adhesive and cover the existing lamp with a fabric remnant.

* Change light fixtures. Purchasing a new light fixture can actually create a focal point in the room. Or, try swapping out the globes of an existing light fixture.

* Paint the furniture. Painting old furniture is a great way to freshen the look of a room.

* Change hardware on drawers and cabinets. This is a great way to revive a kitchen or even modernize your existing furniture.

* Buy a modern shelf. If your decor has been around forever, consider buying a modern-looking shelf and rearrange your existing items. You can give an updated look to your colorful books, vases and pictures.

* Buy a throw rug. Colorful throw rugs can bring an added design element to a room.

* Buy a pillow. Add a pillow to your chair or sofa. If you have pillows already, simply buy a fabric remnant and recover the pillows for a new style.

* Paint a wall. Pick a bold color and paint one wall of a room.

Transforming your room will make you feel more comfortable in your environment without hurting your wallet. If you have more ideas for redecorating a room and love the creative opportunities that interior design offers, you might want to consider an associate or bachelor's degree in interior design.

Information in this article was provided by IADT - Orlando. Contact IADT - Orlando today if you're interested in developing marketable knowledge and career-relevant skills with an industry-current interior design degree program. (IADT - Orlando does not guarantee employment or salary.)

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