Christmas Design on a Tight Budget

Written by Lee Wyatt (last updated February 24, 2009)

Home interior design and decorating is probably the single largest element that can actually transform a simple place to stay into a home. When looking at interior design, you are looking for a way to reflect your personality in your home environment. There is a slight problem with interior deign though. Anyone that has ever attempted interior design can easily attest to the fact that if you are not careful, you can find yourself spending more money than you ever imagined possible.

When it comes to Christmas interior design this is no different. While it might seem difficult, Christmas design on a tight budget can be a reality. All that you need to do is use these simple guidelines and you are going to be able to have the perfect Christmas design no matter what your budget is.

  • Take stock. Whether you are designing for the holidays or you are simply looking for a new interior design look, you really should begin with taking stock of what you currently own. All kinds of wonderful design elements can be found around the home, and if you can reuse or recycle things into new creative methods you can save a bundle.
  • Theme. No matter what you are designing for, you should always pick a theme. The theme should be a reflection of your personality, or in other words an extension of who you are. Some examples of Christmas themes could be Victorian, religious, country or possibly a toy-land motif. Decide on one that you think would be best—this is based on your personal preferences, after all.
  • Bargains. If you do not have a particular something (like a painting, decoration, or some other design element), and it is something that you need, then look around for the best possible bargain. Some of the places you can look are bargain stores (the dollar store for example), a second hand store, Goodwill, and even online. Take some time to look around and be a little adventurous; you can never tell where you might find what you are looking for.
  • Homemade. Probably the best method for getting the look you want is to simply create it yourself. By making your own decorations or design elements, you can save a huge amount of money while creating something that is truly unique. If you like making things, this is something that you can do year-round, not just in the final weeks leading up to Christmas.

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Lee Wyatt

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