It doesn’t take an interior designing degree to figure out how decorating a home is easier said than done. It takes hours and hours of surfing on the internet looking for the decor that matches your vibe to get the decor that is not only stylish but also that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket.

But the most challenging part is to work everything out on a low budget. Unfortunately, this skill doesn’t come naturally to everyone.

Many of us feel that spending a great deal of money is the only way to decorate your house to make it look elegant. Fortunately, that isn’t true. There are more ways than you could imagine to transform a room from top to bottom, spending very little amount of money.

First things first, forget everything you’ve seen on TV, the internet or magazines. For redoing a room in as little money as possible, you need to approach it differently. Instead of changing everything, try to use your old stuff to make it look new. Instead of buying brand-new items, you should try to use things you already have or can pick up a secondhand.

These are the 5 tips you can use to decorate on a low budget:

• Make use of existing furniture:
  Clean it and repair it if necessary. Try slipcovers or beautiful throws to hide an old patch or an old pattern. You can buy a few common colors that you could use in most parts of your home. Repaint your furniture. You can also make use of your old furniture to create new, DIY furniture.
• Eliminate the clutter:
  We all know that clutter looks awful, right? It only takes a few simple steps to organize anything! Isn’t it amazing how much tidying up can do for a room – and a mood? Get rid of the unnecessary piece of furniture or decor to create space for the new one. You can also get rid of the old, ratty furniture pieces and sell it get new ones from stores that offer new furniture pieces in replacement of the older ones.

• Change up the lighting:
  Use some accent lights or put on candles instead of turning on the overhead ceiling lights. You can also shop online for the best deals. You can find better lighting from big box stores by shopping their online selection. Doing that will give your home a new and elegant look.
• Artwork always makes it better:
  Frame things that are available online – free printables are available on various sites if you look. Print black & white photos and frames in standard frames. By printing them in black & white, you create cohesion and a much more gallery-esque look.

• Use sheets or lengths of fabric as curtains:
  Curtain clips and rings, and no-sew adhesive tape make this a no-sew project! If you are purchasing pieces, make sure to keep your items neutral and basic – this way, you can repeat it in any part of your home. If you want to add in trendy looks, keep these to the easily replaceable and inexpensive accessories like pillows, throws, candlesticks, etc.