5 Budget Ways to Warm Your Decor Through Winter
by Kathleen Wilson - k_wilson@thebudgetdecorator.com
Description: Budget decorating ideas to warm up your winter decor.
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Now that the holidays are over, and the decorations are put away,
you may be wondering what now? Remember that Spring is still several
months away, and you're best bet for keeping your rooms inviting
during the dead of winter is to add warmth and comfort. And if you
are like me and don't have a lot of extra cash laying around
after the holiday crunch, use these ideas to make major changes in your
rooms, for minor cash.
1. Rearrange. Create more intimate furniture arrangements, or just
try something new! Move seating to create areas where people can
easily talk, or group them around the fireplace or other focal point.
2. Use candles! Candles are relatively inexpensive, and should not be
saved just for special occasions! Group them together, combine them
with plants, or set them in front of a mirror. If you feel using
them too often will cramp your budget, set aside one meal a week
where you ceremoniously use them, such as Sunday dinner.
3. Place throw blankets casually over chairs and sofas for your loved
ones to cuddle up in. A great way to buy these inexpensively is to
check your fabric store for clearance sales on polar fleece. Buy 1
to 1 1/2 yards for each throw, then use scissors to cut fringe on
the two ends. This fabric doesn't fray, comes in a wide array of
patterns and solids, and does not need to be hemmed or sewn! I
bought enough for several and paid less than five dollars for each
throw! Oh, and did I mention it is extremely soft and warm?
4. Set out well read books on end tables to encourage those in your
home to use those throws, and who can not remember a fond
winter's day cuddled up in a warm sofa with your favorite novel? (Oh, and you
might want to stock your pantry with cocoa and tea, just in case.)
5.Layer your fabrics! Add one or two topper fabrics to your tables,
layer several towels over each other in your bath and kitchen, add a
valance to your window treatments. Remember this doesn't have to
be expensive, use leftover fabric from your other projects, visit your
local thrift store, or use unused quilts, coverlets, sheets,
tablecloths, and cloth napkins from your linen closet.
All of these ideas are quick, easy, and inexpensive, and can be used
throughout your rooms. So take a few hours and see how little
changes can create cozy comfort in your own home.
Copyright 2003. Kathleen Wilson is the author of Quick Decorating
Ideas Under $20: The Budget Decorator's Bible" and
Editor of the popular ezine, The Budget Decorator.
For more free ideas, visit her at http://www.TheBudgetDecorator.com.
Related articles:
How to Warm Up Your House for the Winter
Thrifty Decorating Ideas for the Holidays
10 Tips to Decorate for Winter
