Decorating tips

Decorating tips

On a budget

The financial outlook may be gloomy, but your home doesn’t have to be. Here are some budget-friendly decorating ideas from Paula Berberian of wallpaper maker Brewster Home Fashions:

An area rug makes a room more engaging. For an affordable option, use an outdoor rug or a large bath mat in a bright color or pattern.

Create artwork by cutting fabric to fit in 8-by-10 frames.

Perk up your walls with removable, peel-and-stick wall decals. Berberian recommends her company’s WallPops, particularly the Tribeca collection, but a cruise through the Web or a trip to a home center will turn up additional options.

Use an old kitchen table for a homey computer desk, perhaps painted a bright color.

Personalize cabinets with stencils. Berberian says gold or silver on top of a warmer color creates an elegant design.

Source: McClatchy Newspapers