Want to decorate your space without spending a fortune? You don’t need to shop at expensive stores to make your home look cozy and stylish. With a little creativity and a few simple items, you can create beautiful decorations that reflect your personality and stay within budget!
Home is where comfort meets creativity. Whether you live in a small apartment or a big family home, DIY (Do It Yourself) decorations are a fun and affordable way to express your personality.
In this post, I’ll show you easy ways to decorate using things you already have or can find at low cost.
1. Use Mason Jars or Empty Bottles for Vases or Lights
Don’t throw away empty glass bottles or jars! Clean them up and:
- Fill them with fairy lights for a cozy glow
- Use them as vases for fresh or fake flowers
- Paint them in fun colors to match your room theme
Cost: $0–5 (you can recycle jars you already have!)
2. Make Your Own Wall Art
No need to buy expensive paintings. Try this instead:
- Print out your favorite quotes or photos
- Use cardboard or cheap canvases from a craft shop
- Paint abstract designs, patterns, or nature shapes
Tip: Even simple designs like circles, trees, or waves can look amazing in the right color combo.
3. Decorate with Natural Materials
Nature is full of free decoration, plants bring life into any room. You can use tin cans, plastic bottles or baskets as creative containers. Try using:
- Dried leaves or branches in a tall vase
- Stones, shells, or pinecones in bowls or trays
- Twine or rope for rustic-style hangings
Cost: Free if collected outdoors!
4. Turn Old Clothes into Pillow Covers or Wall Hangings
Got an old shirt or scarf you love but never wear? Before you get rid of old clothes or T-shirts, think again, soft fabrics make excellent cushion covers..
- Sew it into a pillowcase (or tie it around an old pillow!)
- Frame a piece of fabric as art
- Create a wall hanging with string and fabric strips
Cost: $0–10 depending on what you have at home.
5. Use Candles Creatively
Candles add instant charm. Decorate them by:
- Wrapping them with lace, rope, or ribbon
- Placing them in jars or bowls with pebbles
- Grouping different heights together on a tray
Buy candles at: local markets, discount shops, or even make your own!
6. Shop at Thrift Stores or “Everything Under GHC10” Markets
You’d be surprised what treasures you can find for very little:
- Vintage photo frames
- Unique baskets or jars
- Secondhand shelves or stools you can repaint
Tip: Look beyond colour focus on shape and size. You can always paint it!
Decorating your home doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little imagination, you can turn everyday items into something beautiful. Try one of these ideas this week and transform your space, one affordable DIY at a time!
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