Do It Yourself Home Decor Ideas

Decorating your home does not have cost a lot. Here are four fun tips that you can use to transform your four, five or six walls into a heavenly, trendy retreat from it all.

True to life artwork

While expensive pieces of art are beautiful, relying on gallery art to decorate your home is not always practical. It may interest you to note that the quickest, most inexpensive form of art is sitting right in your digital camera. Choose your most special photos (choose black and white for a more vintage look, or full color) and enlarge them to poster size. Select at least six ordinary frames and mount your collage above the mantle or sofa.

Say yes to the basket

Ensuring that your space is clutter free allows the beauty of your room to shine through. The effect of great artwork or beautiful furniture is lost if your space is always untidy. Baskets are a good way to hide the mess while making a statement with exquisite wicker in all colors. Hide your children's toys, books and games as well as other paraphernalia that gets used all the time.

Decide on an accent wall

A splash of color, whether throughout all the rooms or on an accent wall, is sure to add vigor and vitality to your home. Choose color tones that are not too loud and that complement your existing color scheme.

Choose bold-colored accents

If you prefer neutral color palettes invest in inexpensive accents from thrift shops, garage sales or construction sites that add a hint of boldness to your room. Bold duvets, colorful vases, lamps and eye-catching pillows and throws add sophistication to any room.

There are many ways to use everyday items to decorate your home. These include painting and using crates as stands or making your own shelves to display china or family pictures. The possibilities are endless. All you need is a little imagination.

The most inexpensive form of art is sitting right in your digital camera

by Joy Lewis, Home & Garden writer