have to remodel on a low budget. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Paint. It is fairly inexpensive and can make a big change to a room.

Answer 2

The success of any decorating scheme depends on how well it suits all the members of your family. To create a decor that you will be happy with, think about what you want and also what you don’t want.

It’s a good idea to know what you have before you begun to change things. As you begin to pull your design ideas together, think about your preference and what will work in your home.

Putting a new face on an old room is more fun when you have the basics on hand and can move ahead whenever the urge to decorate comes on.

There are three surfaces, floor, ceiling, and walls, that can be treated all alike or each in a different way. Part of the fun is designing a space that appears as inviting and comfortable from within.

Color can work wonders; it can change the look of a room and change your feeling about the room. You can start by looking through magazines, and display catalogs. Give yourself plenty of time, it will take longer than you think, and your ideas will develop as you go.

Gathering samples is a great way to begin. If you are starting with a color, your samples might include fabric, paint chips, wallpaper, carpet, wood, stone, and tile.

Knowing what you can spend on a project will give you a clearer idea of what you can achieve. If you’ll on a limited budget, mark off those things that will make the most difference, such as a new wall color and a new sofa.

You can set the mood of a room in lots of ways, such as lights, and furnishings. There are no hard or fast rules or must-do sequence for this process. Whatever the purpose, you can create a truly inviting room.

Answer 3

It ain't going to happen. You always run into something you didn't anticipate. Get rid of wallpaper, skim coat the drywall and repaint, update bathroom and kitchen fixtures and light fixtures if they arn't historical, buy new appliances, replace doors and trim if they arn't historical, install hardwood floors in the living area, and vinyl or tile in the kitchen and bathroom(s), add a new backsplash in the kitchen, maybe repaint the cabinets. You may need to upgrade the electrical service. What about the HVAC and plumbing. Clean up the yard, repaint the exterior doors and shutters, remove overgrown shrubs and add some nice landscaping and possibly sod the lawn. Watch the "Flip this House" programs on TLC and A&E. Repaint, get rid of old carpets and drapes, get some cute, inexpensive fixtures for the kitchen and baths. Reduce the accumulated junk and furniture that you've saved over the years and have a yard sale or donate it. Do as much of the nontechnical work yourself--sweat equity.

Answer 4

If you don't want to spend alot but you are looking for a new look, visit your local thrift store. It is always fun to shop the unique items and give them a face lift.

Also, see if you can locate a Habitat Home Mart store. This is a store created by the Habitat for Humanity organization. They sell new remodeling materials at a fraction of the cost of a large retail store.

Answer 5

Dye. A quilting shop will have the best colors. That way you can change a few things to go with the new paint. Salvation Army or Goodwill might have some decent chairs or lamps that you can use. This is garage sale season. Who knows what you might be able to find if you go to enough (the local paper will generally list the sales on Wed. or Thurs.). Good luck.

Answer 6

plan out everything.

do not go fast - look through magazines, cut out stuff - write down all ideas like a diary and then sift through.

"low budget" = 1,000 bucks - look for deals (home depot always has paint sales on labor and memorial day)

"low budget" = 10,000 bucks - plan and get 3 contractors to bid

"low budget" = 50,000 bucks - hire an architect - they cost LESS than a Realtor and are good in directing you the best way.

PLAN OUT YOUR REMODEL - most important - to the tiniest detail

Answer 7

Plan and patience....what room are you decorating? Go through and decide what needs to be done, and over a course of time buy the necessary items, new light fixture one payday, new flooring another and so on. I find its like a treasure hunt looking for the best deal but be sure to remember to keep your color choice and measurements with you in case you find that perfect blind, but its only perfect if it fits, otherwise its just monkey food.

Answer 8

Little things can make a big difference. Curtains could be created from inexpensive sheets. Changing wall colors, adding area rugs, mirrors, great finds from yard sales, etc... can make bland into beautiful with very little moola. Items you already own can be easily changed to fit into a new scheme by changing fabric or simply repainting. BE CREATIVE.

Answer 9

Paint-It's the quickest way to revamp a room and the cheapest. It goes a long way for only a few bucks. Slipcovers work wonders on totally changing the way furniture looks.

Answer 10

skii mask, big santa sack, and head to the nearest house with probable ties to the wealthiest U.S. political party. You'll get tons of great stuff and you wont have to pay a penny.