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Low Cost Decor: Using what You Have

Here’s another way to recycle things you already have. Instead of making clothes into other items of clothing like discussed previously, you can also make certain pieces into home decor elements. One of the easiest ways to do so is by making pillows from unused clothes. Pants are probably the simplest item to make into pillows. The best pants are dressy slacks or pajama pants that you no longer wear. You can make small accent pillows or cute bolster pillows from the leg sections. All you have to do is cut off the straightest area of the leg section, stuff … Continue reading →

Reversible Decor Elements

If you like to change things around in your home and change your decor every so often, perhaps with the seasons, you can do so easily with reversible decor elements. Creating reversible decor elements not only allows you to change the look and feel of a space with ease, but it also gives you more bang for your buck. Instead of having four separate sets of accent pillows for the family room sofa, to change with the seasons, you can cut that number in half. Make pillows that feature one color, texture, or print on the face, and another completely … Continue reading →

What Can I Do With All These Books?

For families that enjoy reading, the accumulation of books around the house can pose a problem. Soon, there are books everywhere. Even if you trade some in or give some away, you soon accumulate more to fill your hunger for reading. Children also tend to collect lots of books, and they like to hold on to the ones that are special to them. To keep books from overwhelming your spaces, try some of these ideas. Books as Decor Elements Many designers use books as decor elements, and you can too. Select books that are the appropriate color for a particular … Continue reading →