Spruce Up A Room For Under $50

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Did you know that it’s possible to spruce up a room and give it a little more glam for under $50? Well, it’s certainly doable. It just takes imagination.

There are lots of little ways you can add panache to your rooms without spending a lot of money.

An Old Lamp Gets New Life:

Give a tired lamp a new look. Paint the base and then spring for a new lampshade. Patterned lampshades are currently a hot commodity in decorating.

Then add a vignette of items in similar color hues on the surface nearby.

Cute Stencil:

Look around for a cute stencil and apply it to a wall. Paint is much cheaper than wallpaper. And if you grow tired of it, just paint over it.

Nail Head Trim Is Like Jewelry:

Consider putting nail head trim around your upholstered dining room chairs. It just gives it that extra something special.

Wallpaper The Insides Of Book Shelves:

Even one roll of wallpaper can be expensive. Pretty wrapping paper can be used instead.

Gold Bling:

Adding gold hardware to the corners of this coffee table gives it a little bling. Just dresses it up a little more.

A Different Painting Technique:

You could buy just enough paint to paint the outside of a sad piece of furniture.

In the photo above, they’ve painted the outside of the night stand yellow. And the color really pops!

You can also take a pretty piece of fabric and cover your headboard for a new look. Or paint the walls a two-toned shade of blue.

Make It Shine With New Throw Pillows:

Add a shiny sequined pillow to make your couch look snazzy. If you can’t find just what you want, buy the material and sew it yourself.

Go Bold With Paint:

Here’s yet another idea for using just a little bit of paint. If you love a bright color but only want to use it sparingly, paint just the back of a book shelf.

Cut It Down To Size:

Do you have a pretty dining table in storage, but really need a coffee table? Measure and cut the legs down to coffee table height. Instant coffee table!

Frame Memories:

Purchase or DIY a shadow box to make a favorite family photo really stand out. You can always add little bits of memories to the bottom.

Dress Up The Bathtub:

Change the look of a bathroom fast with a new shower curtain. Painting the storage piece a nice sage green brings it all together.

Redress Your Desk:

Give your desk a little makeover. Purchase pretty file folders. You can DIY them yourself. Add a new ceramic holder to hold pens and pencils.

There are so many ways to add a little something to a room. If your room is looking ho-hum, see if one of these decorating ideas might give it new life.

{All photos via BHG.com)