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Purchasing the 55-year-old home that was lovingly designed by your mother and in which you spent your entire childhood sounds romantic. Having done just that, I would say look before you leap. The home decorating and remodeling aspect is not nearly as romantic as one might think.

Old houses are just that — old. There is no way around it. They are built well, but they are still old. Therefore, there is always something in the structure that gets so old, it wears out and needs replacing. Unfortunately, those expenses are usually things like the toilet or the roof which must be done but don’t necessarily equate with home decorating.

To me, home remodeling or decorating should be something that makes the house look good and the owner feel good. Plumbing and roofing are, of course, necessary but not fun like reinventing the look and feel of your home. And, they always seem to need to be done immediately and with a big punch to the pocketbook.

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 choosing your color scheme, paint, furnishings, floorings and a number of other elements for your next redecorating project, there can often be a tendency to overlook some of the “little things.” It’s what pulls your whole project together and really gives a sense of warmth and comfort. So, what do these little things entail? Take a look below to find out what you don’t want to miss.

Trim, both for the floors and windows, is often overlooked. It can be dingy if not cleaned or painted regularly and if it’s the wrong color, it may throw off the whole feel of the room. If you don’t want to replace the trim, then consider pulling it off and repainting it. Even just a basic bright white can brighten a room and it’s a pretty simple task.

Wall Art

The following collection can serve as inspiration in your own DIY projects that I know you might have in the future. These designs will serve you well if you have a small flat or apartment. So if you like this ideas, drop a line, don’t be shy.

1. Wallpapered & Hand-Painted Hallways (DIY Inspiration)

If you want to take on a smallish project this month, how about wallpapering or painting your hallway? For those who want to bring color and/or pattern into their homes but don’t know where to start, the hallway is a great place to begin. _ _

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2. Small Apartment Interior Decorating Ideas with 2 Bedrooms

This apartment built in a 55 square meters (sqm) areas, consists of 2 bedroom, a kitchen and walls, its holds magnificent apartment feel with a fireplace, beautiful stucco, parquet flooring rod, pair doors and generous ceiling with 3.50 of height.