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Having a family means having a budget and that can wreak havoc with your redecorating money.  Instead of buying that new sofa or winged back chair shoes, school uniforms and lunch money come first.  Never fear though, because there are some great ways to decorate your house for your family while still on a budget.  If you are looking for some frugal ideas besides hanging handcrafted wine bottle wall art, try some of the fun and kid-friendly tips below.

Slipcovers

Slipcovers are a busy family’s best friend.  Ideally, you will have at least two slipcovers at all times.  This is especially important if you have small children, because the inevitably, spills, stains, marks and smears happen.  Slipcovers allow you to have great looking furniture that can easily be cleaned or swapped out when the kids make their presence known.  You can have two slipcovers that are the same to make a smooth transition from one to the other, or you can have two completely different looks ready to go.  Slipcovers are definitely a frugal family’s best friend.

While most people tend to focus on the paint or wallpaper in a room, then on furniture and accessories, floors seem to be an afterthought in a living room. Unless you give some thought to the flooring in the living room, it could take away from the beauty of the room, robbing it of harmony or causing people to miss the real focal points. Selecting the perfect carpet for a living room can be based on several factors, depending on your needs and budget considerations.

Before choosing the right carpet, make sure that you have measured the living room, and written down the dimensions exactly. It helps to make a rough sketch of the floor’s shape, so that you can note any odd dimensions or unique factors such as doorways, odd corners or angles, and stairs/obstacles that need to be avoided. Take this information with you when you shop, so you can be sure to get the right amount of carpeting for the room.