Redesign: High Style Low Cost

High Style Low Cost
In today’s wallet crunching times, how do you decorate on a budget?

-Rearrange It
Reprogram the way you look at a piece of furniture – move things from room to room, or separate furniture sets or pairs of chairs. Dust off old china and accessories you have hidden away, and see how they look displayed on a mantel or bookshelf.
(Alse Harral, Baton Rouge, LA)

-In The Clear
Get creative with the basics. Clear glass vases can hold more than just flowers. Wide-mouthed vases an be filled with fruit for a colorful display. Or use one in the kitchen as a utensil holder. Canisters can also be repurposed. Fill clear canisters with items that fit the current season’s theme (pine cones or vintage valentines for February).
(Sara Alba, San Rafael, CA)

-Keep Your Eyes Open
I scour consignment stores for great accessories, small furniture pieces, and vases. People are getting rid of whatever they don’t need, and consignment stores field some great finds.
(Stacy Kunstel, Jaffrey Center, NH)