Holiday Decor: Give Your Home A Seasonal Facelift Without Breaking The Bank

Holiday Decor: Give Your Home A Seasonal Facelift Without Breaking The Bank

The holidays are quickly coming upon us. However, all that cheer and joy can also bring sorrow and ache to our wallets. Thankfully, you don’t need to break the bank to turn your home into a winter wonderland. A little time and creativity can go a long way during the holidays.

Use all the senses

Have a big holiday party coming up, but don’t have the budget to quite literally deck your halls? Then, play up to your guests’ other senses. Boil some cinnamon in water before they arrive, put on holiday themed music, and turn up the heat just a degree or two to make your home feel extra cozy. Certain scents go a long way to reminding others of their Christmas memories. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on décor.

Spray paint is your friend

Spray paint is cheap and comes in a variety of finishes to get the look you want. Odds are that you have a multitude of unused kick-knacks lying around. Shake off that fine coating of dust, and spray paint those items in an array of festive colors for a new look at a fraction of the cost.

Use online stores

If you can’t find that last unique piece at a reasonable price, consider looking online. There you’ll find a larger selection at frequently a lower price. Websites like Decor Steals have a variety of unique décor items for a good price.

Choose versatile colors

It may be hard to re-brand a nutcracker into an Easter theme, but you can make some decorations work for multiple holidays just with some wise color choices. For example, a sage green lantern works great for Christmas with a red candle inside, and can be transitioned into a spring theme with by replacing the candle for pink ribbon. It can then be turned into Halloween decor with some black burlap. Use glass vases as décor and it fill it with it with seasonal items like Christmas ornaments or Easter candy.

Use old books

Framed pages from old holiday-themed books make great wall-decor as well as creative holiday gifts. You can even use left over pages to wrap smaller presents. To get started, just visit your local thrift shop.

Pillow case covers

Switching out your pillow case covers for more festive ones really brighten up a room. The best part, these simple decorations hardly take up any storage space the rest of the year.

Don’t let the stress of holiday decorating drag you down. If you’re willing to get just a little creative, you’ll even impress yourself with what can be done on a tiny budget.