Having the decorating budget of an HGTV show would be everyone\u2019s dream, but it\u2019s just not realistic in our everyday lives.\u00a0 You can achieve some of the same looks for a fraction of the cost using thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales \u2013 you only need to know where to look and what to do once you\u2019ve found it.<\/p>\n
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There are plenty of thrift shops and flea markets that will not be ideal places to find your new treasures.\u00a0 Do a little bit of research to find where the locals go and where to avoid.\u00a0 This process does take a little patience, but if you are someone who loves to go treasuring hunting and finding that diamond in the rough, this is totally for you!\u00a0 Having a great place to go is your first big step in the right direction.<\/p>\n
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Look online or through social media outlets for estate sales.\u00a0 Sometimes you\u2019ll find the mansion on the hill trying to sell their pricey furniture at knock out, drag out prices.\u00a0 You can really find some unique pieces at these and they are slightly elevated yard sales.\u00a0 Plus, bonus, you get to tour around someone\u2019s fancy house and look at their d\u00e9cor ideas and play in your dream home.<\/p>\n
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There is something to be said for stores like HomeGoods and Ikea.\u00a0 With a little imagination, take something plain and turn it into a unique item.\u00a0 Paint a plain white dresser gold and add some fun knobs and voila!\u00a0 You\u2019ll find staple items and unique decorating add-ons at these stores and with some fun ideas and creativity, you\u2019ll end up with something no one else has.<\/p>\n
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Once you\u2019ve found some fun pieces to work with, think about how you can make them uniquely yours.\u00a0 Get crafty with some paint and tape to make fun patterns.\u00a0 Sand down an old desk and give it a new stain.\u00a0 Reupholster a chair or couch with a punchy fabric.\u00a0 There are so many options when it comes to repurposing furniture, the opportunities are endless.<\/p>\n
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Pillows are a great way to upgrade a space or change a look instantly.\u00a0 Find a friend who has a sewing machine or invest in an inexpensive one for yourself and make your own pillows.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find so many fabric options online and at craft stores, there is something for everyone.\u00a0 You can even change out your pillows for the seasons, constantly giving your room an updated look.<\/p>\n
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There are ideas for all levels of crafty skills with home decor<\/strong>.\u00a0 You can choose how much effort and time you want to put in to upgrade your space.\u00a0 Start with a few of these and you could have your own home design tv show in no time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Having the decorating budget of an HGTV show would be everyone\u2019s dream, but it\u2019s just not realistic in our everyday lives.\u00a0 You can achieve some of the same looks for a fraction of the cost using thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales \u2013 you only need to know where to look and what to… One Man\u2019s Trash \u2013 Your New Decor Treasures!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1117,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-decor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1116"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1116\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1119,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1116\/revisions\/1119"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homesweethomeowner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}