decorative ideas for home

decorative ideas for home

Progressive International Chrome Wire Fruit Bowl $13.49 Display your fruit while allowing it ripen properly with this beautiful fruit basket from Progressive. The chrome finish gives the basket a sleek and modern look, making it great for any kitchen. The wire frame allows air to circulate around fruit for maximum exposure and ripening. The basket also features a banana hanging hook, that combines two items into one....

Star Wars Light Sabre Cupcake Picks - Set of 12 $5.50 These picks will put a smile on any Star Wars fan. The Light Sabre picks will come in a set of 12, 3 different colors (red, green and blue) with 4 of each style. The picks are approx 4 inches tall. A quick and easy way to give you cake/cupcakes a professional look....

Norpro 1 Gallon Stainless Steel Compost Keeper $33.10 Norpro 94 1 Gallon Compost Keeper, Stainless Steel Norpro 94 1 Gallon Compost Keeper, Stainless Steel Features: Compost crock Stainless steel finish looks good on kitchen countertops Easy organic recycling Store peelings, egg shells, coffee grounds, greens, clippings and vegetable scraps for transfer to your garden composter Includes filter in lid to keep compost odorless Sturdy stainless steel ha...

RoomMates RMK1439SLM Scroll Tree Peel & Stick Wall Decal MegaPack $34.50 ...

Master Mark Plastics 95340 Terrace Board 5-Inch-by-40-Foot Landscape Edging Coil, Brown $16.39 Made of recycled materials that can be used either totally above ground for terracing or partially in ground as conventional edging. Conforms to any shape, even sharp angles. Resists rust, cracking, and corrosion. Grooved to help prevent shifting and is s...

Animals Alphabet Baby Nursery Peel & Stick Wall Art Sticker Decals for Boys and Girls $10.99 Can you say your ABCs? Make learning alphabet fun and entertaining! This educational and adorable set of animal alphabet wall stickers features all 26 letters from the alphabet, each with a cooridinating animal illustrated in vibrant colors. These decals are the perfect item to stimulate learning in your nursery, or to decorate a young child's bedroom. Great for classrooms, too! (Lower case letter...

2000 Diamond Table Confetti Wedding Bridal Shower Party Decorations 1/3 ct - Many Colors Available Sparkling brilliant cut acrylic diamonds are an attractive and eye-catching addition to your wedding, party or shower decorations. Use these shimmering high-grade acrylic diamonds to sprinkle over a table, accent cakes and centerpieces or use as container fillers. Just like real diamonds, they are fully faceted to sparkle and reflect light beautifully. Add a touch of elegance, sophistication and g...

Tropical Flowers for Tabletop Decoration (24) $2.00 Scatter these flowers all over your next party and you'll have an amazing Hawaiian feel! You may even use them in your Hair if your feeling especially tropical. 4 1/2" Artificial Silk Flowers. Assorted colors. (24 flowers per pack)...

Progressive International Chrome Wire Fruit Bowl $13.49 Display your fruit while allowing it ripen properly with this beautiful fruit basket from Progressive. The chrome finish gives the basket a sleek and modern look, making it great for any kitchen. The wire frame allows air to circulate around fruit for maximum exposure and ripening. The basket also features a banana hanging hook, that combines two items into one....

Star Wars Light Sabre Cupcake Picks - Set of 12 $5.50 These picks will put a smile on any Star Wars fan. The Light Sabre picks will come in a set of 12, 3 different colors (red, green and blue) with 4 of each style. The picks are approx 4 inches tall. A quick and easy way to give you cake/cupcakes a professional look....

Norpro 1 Gallon Stainless Steel Compost Keeper $33.10 Norpro 94 1 Gallon Compost Keeper, Stainless Steel Norpro 94 1 Gallon Compost Keeper, Stainless Steel Features: Compost crock Stainless steel finish looks good on kitchen countertops Easy organic recycling Store peelings, egg shells, coffee grounds, greens, clippings and vegetable scraps for transfer to your garden composter Includes filter in lid to keep compost odorless Sturdy stainless steel ha...

RoomMates RMK1439SLM Scroll Tree Peel & Stick Wall Decal MegaPack $34.50 ...

Master Mark Plastics 95340 Terrace Board 5-Inch-by-40-Foot Landscape Edging Coil, Brown $16.39 Made of recycled materials that can be used either totally above ground for terracing or partially in ground as conventional edging. Conforms to any shape, even sharp angles. Resists rust, cracking, and corrosion. Grooved to help prevent shifting and is s...

Animals Alphabet Baby Nursery Peel & Stick Wall Art Sticker Decals for Boys and Girls $10.99 Can you say your ABCs? Make learning alphabet fun and entertaining! This educational and adorable set of animal alphabet wall stickers features all 26 letters from the alphabet, each with a cooridinating animal illustrated in vibrant colors. These decals are the perfect item to stimulate learning in your nursery, or to decorate a young child's bedroom. Great for classrooms, too! (Lower case letter...

2000 Diamond Table Confetti Wedding Bridal Shower Party Decorations 1/3 ct - Many Colors Available Sparkling brilliant cut acrylic diamonds are an attractive and eye-catching addition to your wedding, party or shower decorations. Use these shimmering high-grade acrylic diamonds to sprinkle over a table, accent cakes and centerpieces or use as container fillers. Just like real diamonds, they are fully faceted to sparkle and reflect light beautifully. Add a touch of elegance, sophistication and g...

Tropical Flowers for Tabletop Decoration (24) $2.00 Scatter these flowers all over your next party and you'll have an amazing Hawaiian feel! You may even use them in your Hair if your feeling especially tropical. 4 1/2" Artificial Silk Flowers. Assorted colors. (24 flowers per pack)...

Multicolor Mexican Party Banner $15.99 10 dangling designs, 13 feet long. This traditional decorative paper banner is handmade by artisans in Mexico. The brightly colored tissue paper is handcut, using chisels and a top pattern as a guide. Although the tissue paper was originally brought to Europe from China and then to New Spain, the indigenous people of Mexico had already been using handmade paper, along with the tradition of cut dec...

MusicSkins MS-OMAM10012 17 in. Laptop For Mac & PC $23.50 MusicSkins LLC is the industry leader in music, fashion, art, television, and pop culture premium quality, vinyl skins. We envision all iPods, mobile phones, PDAs, gaming devices, laptops, iPads, cameras, hard drives, e-readers and other personal electronics as portable canvases for style and individuality. Our focus on pop culture and personalization has created a stylish way for bands, brands, a...

MusicSkins MS-ASIP30012 17 in. Laptop For Mac & PC $23.50 MusicSkins LLC is the industry leader in music, fashion, art, television, and pop culture premium quality, vinyl skins. We envision all iPods, mobile phones, PDAs, gaming devices, laptops, iPads, cameras, hard drives, e-readers and other personal electronics as portable canvases for style and individuality. Our focus on pop culture and personalization has created a stylish way for bands, brands, a...

MusicSkins MS-ASIP40011 15 in. Laptop For Mac & PC $23.50 MusicSkins LLC is the industry leader in music, fashion, art, television, and pop culture premium quality, vinyl skins. We envision all iPods, mobile phones, PDAs, gaming devices, laptops, iPads, cameras, hard drives, e-readers and other personal electronics as portable canvases for style and individuality. Our focus on pop culture and personalization has created a stylish way for bands, brands, a...

Snap-N-Store SNS01658 Double Wide CD Storage Box (Black) $6.62 Snap-N-Store decorative and durable storage boxes work throughout your office or home. Snap-N-Store provides a creative alternative to today's plastic storage products. The Double Wide CD Storage Box offers desktop or archival CD storage that is easy to store and looks great. With heavy-duty fiberboard panels and industrial-size snaps, these attractive file storage pieces ship and store flat, and ...

Bellagio-Italia CD/DVD Storage Binder (Black) $14.99 Store your CDs or DVDs in these beautiful binders. Designed to look like books, these CD DVD storage binders blend in with the books on your bookshelf. Each binder includes 12 binder insert pages capable of holding a total 48 CDs or DVDs, making them perfect for photo discs, DVD or Blu-Ray movies, or CD music collections. With additional insert pages, each storage binder is expandable, and can eve...

Kikkerland OR08-W Grass Charging Station, White $18.00 If you're a true geek, every type of portable device on the planet is probably vying for the valuable electricity at your home. Unfortunately all those gadgets make a big mess with their power adapters and cables while they suck up life-giving electrical juice. Now you can hide that charging cable disaster with scenic grass. The Grassy Lawn Charging Station provides you with realistic artificial ...

Good Pet Stuff Hidden Litter Litter Box $63.74 No one will know if your cat doesn't tell! The Hidden Litter Box is the largest of the hidden litter boxes. The litter box to humans looks like a planter when turned around towards the corner of the wall. Your pets will be able to crawl inside the base of the planter and use it as a litterbox with great privacy. The base can also be lined with bedding to use as a pet bed instead. Vented design and...

Midwest BayIsle Hide-A-Way Litter-Box Cover or Pet Retreat $129.99 Features: Easy To Set Up - No Tools Required. Attractive Rattan Weave Blends Well With Any Decor. Durable, Non-Absorbent Resin Remains Odor Free. Strong Interior Wire Structure. Rubber Feet Keep Per Home In Place And Protect Floor Surfaces. 23.75" Length X 17.24" Width X 19.75" Height....

Teas of Canada Wilderness Beary Berry Tea, 16 Bags in Decorative Collectible Tin, All Fruit & Herbal $6.50 This gorgeous decorative collectible tin with lid contains 16 bags of delicious, healthy caffeine free fruit and herbal tea. The ingredients include hibiscus, apple, brambleberry & elderberry leaves, vanilla and natural flavoring. These tins have a long shelf life: The date stamp is August 2010. Try a tin yourself or make an appreciated gift to any tea lover. This tea is naturally sweet and is als...

THE LAUNDRY ROOM LOADS OF FUN Vinyl wall lettering stickers quotes and sayings home art decor decal $2.00 Wall quotes are one of the latest trends in home decor. This new fashion is the perfect way to express yourself or add that little extra touch to a room without breaking the bank. Vinyl wall quotes give the look of a hand-painted word, quote, or saying without the cost, time, and permanent paint on your wall. They are easy to apply and can be easily removed without damaging your walls. Our quotes ...

Airplane plane Wall Art home decor vinyl letters stickers kids bedroom love decals $13.99 Wall sayings and designs are the latest trend in interior decorating and home decor. It is an easy and creative way to add personality and charm to Any Room! Vinyl Lettering is a creative way to transform any room into a stylish, unique space. By applying your favorite sayings directly to your walls you will create daily inspiration with a beautiful hand-painted look. The graphic is ready to apply...

20 X 9 NEW Fishing Fish, NET, Netting, Luau, Crab, Nautical Decor $12.99 20 X 9 FEET OF NEW NYLON COMMERCIAL GRADE FISH NET NUMBER 139 TWINE THAT'S ABOUT 40 POUND TEST. 2 INCH NYLON MESH FISH NET that's one inch holes! 9 FEET DEEP (approx) NOT ALL NET SHOWN IN PICTURE CATCH FISH LIKE A PRO! GREAT FOR LUAU,TIKI,PARTIES OR NAUTICAL BEACH THEMES. CUT CANNON BALL HOLES FOR YOUR PIRATE PARTY. THESE NETS CAN BE DYED WITH RITE DYE THE COLOR YOU LIKE. You can protect yo...

Standard Horizontal Wall Mounts for a Shot Gun Rifle $21.99 Imagine being able to put your shot gun pump action rifle on display in your home. This is an simple wall mount that will show off your pride and joy perfectly. It an attractive mount that will go up in minutes. Mounting hardware included. Technical data: The barrel mount gap is 1 13/16". Two piece mounting system. Kirk Rogers is an American Inventor that find this that are just not available in ...

Mini Flag Mailbox Pole $1.79 Your flag needs a solid pole, so it can wave with glory in the wind. Unassuming as it hangs below your mailbox, this pole is perfect for calling attention to your favorite flag....

RoomMates RMK1382SCS Star Wars: The Clone Wars Glow in the Dark Wall Decals $3.99 You will feel the Force with this ultra dynamic set of Star Wars: The Clone Wars wall decals. Based on the hit Cartoon Network show from the Lucasfilm Animation studios, these decals feature the original 3D art of all your favorite characters: Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, R2D2, and many more. Better yet, all of the lightsabers glow in the dark! Your walls will never be bor...

RoomMates RMK1035SCS Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Peel and Stick Wall Decals $8.83 ...

Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy $15.50 Domino: The Book of Decorating cracks the code to creating a beautiful home, bringing together inspiring rooms, how-to advice and insiders' secrets from today's premier tastemakers in an indispensable style manual. The editors take readers room by room, tapping the best ideas from domino magazine and culling insights from their own experiences. With an eye to making design accessible and exciting,...

Handy Dad: 25 Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids $12.88 Pass along practical fatherly advice your kids can use today: like how to build sling shots or launch water balloons on the fly! In this illustrative, easy-to-follow how-to guide, HGTV's Over Your Head host, Todd Davis, turns DIY projects into playtime with his collection of 25 kid-approved props. Busy Dads can choose from projects within three levels of time commitments: Easy Projects (e.g. lava ...

The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and On-Line $8.46 workman publishing storey publishing handmade marketplace. its an exciting new world for crafters. handmade is hip creativity is what the market wants and there are many profitable sales opportunities that didn t exist a few short years ago. for crafters that have more confidence running a sewing machine than setting up a web site the handmade marketplace breaks down and makes sense of the global ...

Your house looks so open and airy, and you decorate with warm tones, I’d take the look and design of the house,i.e. high ceilings, lots of windows, plus you already have what looks like a palm in the background and puts long stemed Birds of Paradise in it. The colors would be bright and striking as you enter and work well with the theme you already have “Maui Girl”. p.s. Beautiful home.

Everyday Home Decorating Ideas

Anthea Decorative Element by Murano Due $171 Bold and beautiful, the Murano Due Anthea Decorative Element adds a touch of "bling" to the Anthea Ring Suspension and Anthea PL Ceiling Light. Featuring dangling ovals of pressed glass and shiny Polished Chrome, the Anthea Decorative Element is jewelry for the home--a retro look that's great for the grand entryway or lounge. Murano Due is a boutique Italian lighting studio fusing Murano glass traditions with innovative techniques. By infusing every design element with the passion and individual expression of master glass artists, Murano Due transforms ideas into luxurious, fashionable modern lighting. Part of the FDV Collection. FDV Group in Venice, Italy, has joined numerous Italian lighting design companies together under one roof. As such, they are able to provide a wide range of innovative, contemporary designs conceived by distinct brands with long-standing traditional values of quality Italian glassmaking and universal design. The Murano Due Anthea Decorative Element is available with the following: Details:Clear pressed glass and polished chrome elementsUL ListedMade in ItalyDesigned by Francesco Bonamico and Marina ToscanoIf ordering for the Anthea Ring Suspension:The Large option can hold up to 20 Decorative Elements.The Medium option can hold up to 16 Decorative Elements.The Small option can hold up to 12 Decorative Elements.Shipping: This item usually ships in 2-3 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 29.5 In., Diameter 5.5 In.

Decorative Hammered Roof Path Light by Kichler $122 With its uniquely pierced shade, the Kichler Lighting Decorative Hammered Roof Path Light spreads bright, mottled downlight across a path or over plants and shrubs. Made out of brass or copper in a number of attractive finishes, the Decorative Hammered Roof Path Light also adds a charming decorative effect suitable to any exterior setting. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Lighting Decorative Hammered Roof Path Light is available with the following: Details:Pierced metal shadeMetal construction8" in-ground stake35" wire leadsCable connector included12V S-8 wedge base socketLow-voltageUL Listed for wet locationsOptions:Finish and Shade: Natural Verdigris with Brass, New Brick with Brass, Olde Brick with Brass, Polished Copper with Copper, or Textured Tannery Bronze with Brass.Lighting: One 24.4 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage Incandescent lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 22 In., Width 8 In.

LED Decorative Hammered Roof Accent Light by Kichler $72 It's exquisitely crafted and energy efficient. The Kichler LED Decorative Hammered Roof Accent Light features a lovely scalloped edge and intricate detailing on the textured brass shade. Offers beautiful lighting for relaxed evenings outside. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler LED Decorative Hammered Roof Accent Light is available with the following: Details: Brass constructionTextured Tannery Bronze finish72" wireEnergy efficientUL Listed for Wet LocationsLighting: One 1.9 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage LED lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 3.37 In., Height 3 In., Depth 2 In.

FEDERICO Throw by Missoni Home $435 There's no grey area when it comes to the decorative--and cuddling--possibilities of the Missoni Home FEDERICO Throw. Its bold black-and-white striped pattern makes a strong, yet soft, decorative statement ideal in any bedroom or living room. It is made out of a plush wool/polyamide blend. Coordinates with the FEDERICO Cushion. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home FEDERICO Throw is available with the following: Details:87% wool and 13% polyamindeStriped patternShipping: This product ships in approximately 6-8 weeks. Dimensions: Item: Length 75 In., Width 51 In.

Decorative Hammered Roof Accent Light by Kichler $52 The Kichler Lighting Decorative Hammered Roof Accent Light provides quality light output from beneath a tapered, pierced brass shade. The traditional design and Olde Brick or Textured Tannery Bronze finish create an ideal accent for outdoor patios. This light is easily mountable with a stainless steel bracket. Since 1938, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting has created exceptional lighting in a variety of styles, finishes, colors and designs. With a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor lighting in classic and contemporary styles, Kichler Lighting always focuses on making home lighting that is both beautiful and functional. The Kichler Lighting Decorative Hammered Roof Accent Light is available with the following: Details:Pierced Brass shade with scalloped edgesStainless steel mounting bracket72" wire leadsCable connector included12V T-5 wedge base socketLow-voltageUL Listed for wet locationsOptions:Finish: Olde Brick, or Textured Tannery Bronze.Lighting: One 6.5 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage Incandescent lamp (included). Shipping: This item usually ships in 3-5 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 3 In., Width 3.37 In., Depth 2 In.

HUSKY Throw by Missoni Home $435 The Missoni Home HUSKY Throw is the warm, colorful way to keep chilly air at bay. Made out of 100% wool, the weave is supremely soft and cozy. HUSKY also has great aesthetic value as a decorative throw, with a unique blended plaid pattern available in three rich, earthy color palettes. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home HUSKY Throw is available with the following: Details:100% WoolPlaid patternOptions:Color: Earth Brown-Grey-Green, Orange-Black-Grey, or Pink-Red-Black (shown).Shipping: This product ships in approximately 1-2 days. Dimensions: Item: Length 75 In., Width 51 In.

FUNNY Blanket by Missoni Home $955 Comfortable and bright, the Missoni Home FUNNY Blanket will elicit a smile from whoever uses it. Made out of 100% wool, it is supremely soft and cuddly. More than that, the boldly striped pattern (available in three color palettes) makes the blanket a beautiful decorative accent that will complement and enhance any color scheme. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home FUNNY Blanket is available with the following: Details:100% woolStriped patternOptions:Color: Bright Blue-Green-White, Orange-Pink-Cream (shown), or Tan-Brown-Grey.Shipping: This product ships in approximately 6-8 weeks. Dimensions: Item: Length 94 In., Width 83 In.

ERODE Throw by Missoni Home $455 The Missoni Home ERODE Throw is the soft, colorful way to keep warm. Made out of a wool/polyamide blend, this blanket comes in a striped pattern available in three distinct color palettes. As a bright decorative accent, drape over the back of the sofa or keep at the end of the bed. Coordinates with the ERODE Cushion. Missoni Home collection features a range of products from high-end home linens and rugs to furnishing, accessories and lighting. Missoni Home's leading trends boast an exceptional and unique graphic approach to color and pattern designed to complement today's top fashion brands. The Missoni Home ERODE Throw is available with the following: Details:87% Wool and 13% polyamideStriped patternOptions:Color: Blue-Green-Black, Orange-Pink-Blue (shown), or Tan-Grey-Brown.Shipping: This product ships in approximately 1-2 days. Dimensions: Item: Length 75 In., Width 51 In.

Nightmare Before Christmas Decorative Jack in the Box 3-Pack $20.99 Nightmare Before Christmas Jack-in-the-Boxes for your home! Charming NBX holiday decorations featuring a pumpkin, Jack Skellington, and a cat. 3-pack from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Celebrate Christmas and Halloween… any time of year! These charming Nightmare Before Christmas Jack-in-the-Boxes feature a pumpkin head, Jack Skellington, and a black cat. Based on Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas movie, the jack-in-the-boxes are for decoration only, not for actual use. Perfect for decorating your home for the holidays, you can celebrate Christmas and Halloween any time of year!

Great Ideas Napkin Sketchbook $6.99 The perfect tool for top-of-your-head ideas! What a novel(ty) idea! Makes a great, wacky gift! Everyone knows that the best ideas are conceived on restaurant napkins. So, it follows that if you sketch out all of your ideas on napkins they should all be great, right? Each 5-inch tall x 5 1/8-inches wide x 3/4-inch deep Napkin Sketchbook is filled with 30 blank napkins (120 pages) for you to jot down brilliant theories or wipe the pizza off your mouth (or both). Shrink wrapped with info sticker. Order yours today!

LEGO Ideas Book $24.99 Need some new LEGO building ideas? Get them in this marvelous 200-page hardcover book! Chock-full of tips from expert LEGO builders. Need some new LEGO building ideas? This marvelous 200-page hardcover book is chock-full of tips from expert LEGO builders on how to make jet planes reach new heights, create fantastic fortresses, swing through lush jungles, have fun on the farm, send space shuttles out of this world, and more. Order yours right away!

Home Sweet Home 2 $19.99 Home Sweet Home 2

Home Sweet Home $19.99 Home Sweet Home

Decorative Pillows $69 The pleated and puckered blueor intricately sewn tea-stainedrectangular pillow, plus thecoordinating flange stripe squarepillow, add a dash of style to any bed. STRIPED 16SQ, RECTANGLE 12W x 21L

Diskeeper 2011 Home 5-Pack $199.75 Buy 2, Get 3 FREE. Speed up all of your home PCs and say GOOD BYE to fragmentation related slows and lags. Get a Diskeeper 2011 Home 5-Pack performance software today, not only $79.95.

Green Frog Art Nicole Decorative Cradle Pillow $80 Green Frog Art Nicole Decorative Cradle Pillow

Green Frog Art Kensington Decorative Cradle Pillow $50 Green Frog Art Kensington Decorative Cradle Pillow

Green Frog Art Churchill Decorative Cradle Pillow $50 Green Frog Art Churchill Decorative Cradle Pillow

Green Frog Art Aspine Decorative Cradle Pillow $60 Green Frog Art Aspine Decorative Cradle Pillow

Green Frog Art Truman Decorative Cradle Pillow $50 Green Frog Art Truman Decorative Cradle Pillow

So, the room is just about complete, but you’ve run out of budget for the finishing touches. Don’t leave your room hanging in almost-done-limbo. Instead, use these ideas to stretch your dollars to the max:

1. Picture frames: Check the clearance section of your favorite home goods stores (or dollar stores!). I guarantee you will find at least one frame languishing, every single time. Now, it may not always be a great frame, but sometimes that’s ok! To make this work, decide on a theme for your frames. (There’s very few things more repulsive than a table strewn with mis-matched, unrelated frames.) Let’s say you’ve decided on black frames. Every time you see a black frame super cheap, grab it, until you’ve accumulated an odd number that fits your space. 3s, 5s, and 7s work best, but you can use more if you have a larger space to fill. Because they have a common theme, they will work together as a single idea, and no one will ever notice that one is a little scratched up, or the other has a bent corner. Even so-so or damaged frames will look beautiful. You could do the same with polished silver, ornate gold, or matte nickel, just to name a few that work well.

2. Pillows: Ah, my darlings… I call them “fluffy art.” Pillows add instant pattern, punch, and personality, and there’s almost no limit to where they can go: on the sofa, the chairs, the bed, stacked or piled on the floor, on shelves, in baskets… I even use them in bathrooms! As with the picture frames, you can find them almost anywhere, often for next to nothing. So what if there’s a little tear in the seam? For 75% off, you can afford to pull out the needle and thread to stitch it up… or don’t, and just turn it so no one can see it… I won’t tell.

3. Dishes: Everyone has ‘em! Make them work for you all the time, not just at meal time! Most people have multiple sets of dishes, some that never see the light of day. Married people have pretty crap they were given as gifts, and never knew what to do with. Maybe you inherited some with great sentimental value, but that you wouldn’t have necessarily picked for yourself. Pull it all out! Serving platters make great trays on coffee tables, and centerpieces in the dining room. Prop a plate on a stand. Put glass marbles in the bottom of mismatched wine glasses, and put a votive in each. Create a floral arrangement in a soup bowl or tea cup. Go nuts! (and put nuts in a bowl for easy, healthy snacking!)

4. Real greenery: I’m not talking fresh floral arrangements here… unless you happen to be blessed with an abundant garden, then go for it! I’m talking about going out to the yard and scavenging. Can I tell you, there are few things I love more than sticks? They’re so… architectural! One or two large branches in a vase equals instant height and drama. Rocks are beautiful lining a plate (back to the dishes) with a couple of candles. Fill a bowl or basket with pine cones. Put some moss and a couple wildflowers in a jar and make a terrarium.

5. Books: Books are my favorite decorating tool EVER. They instantly make a room feel warmer and… smarter. Go to the thrift store and you can probably pick up hardcovers for one or two dollars apiece. Look under their dust jackets for colors that coordinate with your space. Use them to create levels of different heights in your displays. Stack them on the coffee table. Line the shelves with the both standing and stacked. Put them on the back of your toilet. Anywhere is fair game! Hey, they might even get read.

6. Candles: This is only an option if you’re either not going to burn them, or you promise to replace them frequently (which sort of defeats the budget-friendly part of this). Used candles are just gross looking. UNused candles are lovely! Line up votives or tea lights for a clean, contemporary look. Group pillars of different heights for warmth and drama. Put them in a clear glass or crystal holder for instant elegance. The more you use, the more magical the effect!

Don’t necessarily believe that dollars are the only way to equal drama (although they can help). You’re only limited by your imagination! Can’t seem to find your own diamonds in the rough?