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Anyone can improve the way their home looks by applying some home decorating principles. You shouldn't let lack of funds stop you from giving your house a makeover, as there are always ways to work within any budget. Making your own decorative items, purchasing used ones and making the most out of what you already have, there are all kinds of low cost tricks to giving your home a whole new look. To illustrate how simple and low cost home decoration can be, try some of the following ideas that many savvy budget conscious people make use of every day.

A mirror can make any room suddenly have a completely different feel. A small room can appear larger just by adding a mirror. Mirrors can serve many purposes in a home, from helping the appearance of the room to even just being a decorative accent. Many items can be more reasonable when you are re-decorating if you can find them used, and this is especially true of mirrors. Mirrors can be great accent pieces especially if you can find them in different shapes as well as interesting frames. Etchings on many wall mirrors can really help them add an artistic feel to any room. The use of different styles and shapes of table mirrors are a great way to bring a room together. Choose mirrors that go well with the rest of your furnishings and accessories and they can add a great deal to a room.

If you are lacking inspiration for decorating on a budget, try getting some do-it-yourself magazines for tips. Getting the basic idea from some of these higher-priced options will help you stick to your budget while still getting the look that you want. For example, look at the color schemes, styles of furniture and artwork and the way top designers arrange things. Not all designer concepts are going to be expensive. Not everyone can afford a Tiffany lamp, but if you like the look of it for your room, shop around for a faux version to use in its place. Many ideas can be duplicated just by keeping certain colors and the way items in a room are arranged.

Decorating your home in candles is easy and cheap. Not only candles themselves, but candleholders, candle sconces and candelabras are artistic and often unusual looking. You don't have to get carried away, but a few antique (or modern, if you prefer) candleholders can give your house an elegant look.

Nothing should be able to stop you from decorating the way you want to. With the ideas we've given you and your own imagination, you can create a brand new look for your home without going into debt. Expensive items don't always mean a home looks better, so be sure you use what you have. Design a plan of action and get to work on new ideas for your home decorating.