Decorate Your Apartment Frugally and Have Fun Doing It!

Just because you are living on a shoestring budget does not mean that your apartment cannot look fabulous. You can decorate frugally but still find plenty of enjoyment in it. Read on for some suggestions as to how you can be a frugal and fun do-it-yourself decorator!

• To start, make sure your home is neat, tidy, clean and as organized as possible. Get rid of the clutter and throw out, recycle or donate anything you no longer need. Organization can go a long way in making an apartment look great, especially if it is small.
  
• Magazines are a great source of inspiration as are decorating shows on television. You can always take high-end decorating ideas and modify them for your purposes. Resolve right now to think outside the box!
  
• One of the thriftiest ways to liven up a room is to paint it. A coat of paint (or two) works wonders. Make sure though that before you don painting clothes and get out your painting brush that you find out if you are allowed to paint your apartment. In some buildings this is a no-no because you are renting and do not own the apartment.
  
• Change your focus. Do not always assume that decorating has to be about buying something new. To give the rooms in your apartment a new and inviting look, rearrange your furniture from time to time. Try experimenting with a new look and you might be surprised at what you discover!
  
• Learn to shop smart by browsing your local second hand shops as well as garage sales and flea markets. Not only will you find bargains at these places but you will likely find household decorating items that are a little out of the ordinary! The earlier in the day you arrive at these places the better because you do not want to lose out to other shrewd shoppers!

~Anika Logan

Anika Logan has lived in her share of apartments over the years and has plenty of decorating ideas, not to mention pearls of wisdom to pass on to you. If you have an apartment question/dilemma, look no further-Anika will provide the answers!