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25 Budget Decorating Secrets

The Design on a Dime experts count down their favorite low-cost decorating ideas.

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Get Organized
Next: Hide the TV
Secret #35: Building a desk, shelves or closet doors is an inexpensive way to get your clutter out of sight. No matter how well your place is decorated, organization is key to showing off your great designs. (more about this makeover)


Get Organized

Hide the TV

Add a Headboard

Use MDF

Salvage Something


Double up in Small Spaces

Break Down Big Rooms

Let There be Light

Seating Matters

Plan Your Approach


Learn How to Sew

Cut a Rug

Fix up the Fireplace

Reclaim your Closet Doors

Don’t Ignore the Ceiling


Hunt for Bargains

Fix Up Your Finds

Turn Pre-Fab to Fab

Stick with Hook and Loop

Create an Illusion


Less is More

Do Your Homework

Take Your Time

Know When to Break the Rules

Own the Outdoors



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