Home is not made up of expensive furniture, luxurious bed and lavish decorations. You could even be sleeping on a couch but if your heart is content and your mind is at ease, that’s all you need.

Home is the place where we all want to go after our working hours. After your day-long labour when you step into your place, the ambience of it should be invigorating so that you feel prepared for the next day. If the situation is otherwise, you may feel totally vexed. So there is no denying that your home holds a special importance in terms of your mood and ability. And utmost importance should be given when it comes to decorating your home. However often it is observed that you may not have adequate money necessary to adorn your home or give your home a complete makeover. No worries – there are some way-outs for those people as well. For those running short of money here are some effective ideas to try out:

First of all, plan

Proper planning is the prerequisite for accomplishing something. After all, you don’t want to find yourself caught in situation when you see you don’t have enough money on your wallet to pull off the things. A little homework will decrease the likelihood of encountering any unpleasant situation while decorating your home. Firstly, find your inspiration from magazines or somewhere else and discuss with your designer to get an estimate about the cost. Once you get some ideas about the cost, now it will be easier for you to decide on the things you want to include in your décor plan.

Get rid of the unsightly

Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of. Dated, worn, or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they’re non-essential, removing them can give your home a clean slate. How about those not-so-stylish college posters you’ve been holding on to? Let go, or at least put them in storage.

Decorate entryway

Every home deserves a smile-inducing setup near the front door. Keep a plant. Hang a picture or a painting. Welcome your guests!

Buy second hand items

If you don’t have even enough money to buy new furniture, don’t fret over! There is no shame in buying second-hand items. Ask your friends and family members if they have anything that they want to sell. Or you better visit some places where such items are sold. For example- there is a market in Uttara (near Uttara 14) area where second-hand furniture items are sold. Moreover just behind the DCC market located in Gulshan-1 there is a marketplace where used items are auctioned at competitive prices. You can try your luck there!

Think visually

Add interest to a store-bought lamp shade with the help of ribbon, glue, and an eye chart. You can also decorate a lot with crafts and papers. Add accent with colors. Let your décor be lively with a pop and burst of flavors.

Customized items

If you are really running short of money, then why not use your own skills? Décor can reflect your personal thoughts and skills. So, use skills that you have to create your own items. For example- if you are an artist, paint something exclusively for your home. Then hang the painting in the wall. It will not only enhance the look of your home but also give a message to your guests that you are a good artist. In fact, people are spending even lakhs to buy paintings with a view to decorating their home. In this way you can save your money. Moreover if you have a huge collection of books, then show it off. Just buy a book corner and put all the books in it gracefully. That corner will also act as a showpiece for your home. Always remember that anything will work as long as you let your personality reflect in it.