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You may have browsed a home magazine or watched a room makeover TV show and thought to yourselves, “I wish I can do that!” Well, you can turn that wishful thinking into reality.

Decorating your homes may seem like a daunting task. It’s easy to feel like you’re not creative enough or you don’t have the resources to pull off your dream-home aesthetic. But there’s a popular saying: if there’s a will, there’s a way.

Roll up your sleeves, and give these creative, low-cost home decorating ideas a try.

DIY Wallpaper

Wallpapers don’t come cheap, so if you want to decorate your homes without breaking the bank, there’s always the option to DIY.

Transform a plain painted wall into a whimsical masterpiece by using a patterned paint roller. This can be used directly on the wall, a plain wallpaper, or a piece of cloth.

There are plenty of paint-roller designs to choose from. The best thing is that the patterns can be in any color you want. Plus, you can reuse the rollers multiple times.

Hang Artwork

Photos aren’t the only things you can hang up to adorn your walls. If you’ve hung enough family pictures, give art pieces a try. Find a good picture frame or reuse an old one to hang well-loved items.

You don’t have to display a Da Vinci in your homes. There are many local artists selling wonderful artworks at a low cost. You can even use sentimental items, such as an old mitten or your children’s first drawing, as home decors.

Display Books (or Sell Them)

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The worst thing about being a bookworm is not having enough space in your homes to store them. A simple solution? Use them as home decors.

If your bookshelves are already filled to the brim, display some of your books in the living room. Pile them up on a tabletop or a bench to promote a cozy ambience. Make use of the extra space while you give guests some good reads.

But if you’re still low on space, there’s the option to sell old books online. Many people buy secondhand books as they’re a lot cheaper than brand-new ones are. Just make sure they’re still in good condition.

Light Up Jars

Lamps by themselves are mere light sources. Illuminating jars, on the other hand, make instant conversation starters.

Fill a glass jar with Christmas lights, plug it in, et voilà, you have yourselves a magical table lamp. It doesn’t only light up the room, but it also gives it a homey aesthetic.

Instead of purchasing new glass jars, you can always make use of what you have at home. Think old pickle jars or liquor bottles.

Label Canisters

One way of subtly redecorating the kitchen is to label your kitchen-counter canisters. This way, you’ll always know what you’re scooping up and eliminate the guessing game once and for all.

Stylize condiment containers with chalkboard paint or cute decals for labeling salt, sugar, and other condiments. Chalkboard paint is a great idea, as you can always erase and replace the wording if you’re refilling a container with another condiment.

Replace Cabinet Hardware

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Here’s another subtle kitchen decor idea: replacing cabinet hardware. This may seem like a minute makeover, but a lot of people are surprised to see how much this changes the entire room atmosphere.

Go to the nearest hardware store, and you’ll find limitless hardware options. Choose a style that suits the home’s aesthetic, but you can always go for a striking design that catches the eye.

Create a Chair Bench

Furniture sure costs a lot—but not if you look in the right places. Purchase old but gold chairs in thrift stores, estate sales, or Goodwill, and turn them into a single bench. They will cost a lot less than buying a new one. Plus, they will add a unique touch to the home.

The Sky’s the Limit

Redecorating your homes doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. When you squeeze your creative juices and develop a keen eye for reusable items, the possibilities are endless.

Moreover, you don’t have to make huge changes all at once. The smallest details can still capture attention if you only take a closer look.

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