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Decorating On A Dime
Decorating your home and office can be a
challenge if you are on a budget. There are so many different
options, and most of them are outside of your financial grasp. A
good piece of art work could cost you thousands, not to mention
framing. How then do you decorate on a dime?
First, you need to know where to shop. Don’t go to a high end art
gallery and expect to find something in your price range. Instead
window show at the galleries for ideas on paintings that you like.
Take that information and start shopping online. There are dozens of
discount artwork websites, many of which offer prints of popular
paintings. Try an e-coupon site to get some additional discounts on
artwork. You can find coupon codes for some of the top discount
artwork sites, saving you a great deal. Many throw in free shipping
for going through one of these discount coupon sites.
Once you know where to shop, you need to figure out how to get the
most art for your buck. Buying prints is an easy way to save some
money. Print manufacturers will take a copy of a famous piece of
artwork and print it out on a sheet of paper. Some of these prints
may be printed on canvas for an authentic look, while others are on
high gloss photo paper. They come in a variety of different sizes,
and work well for almost any décor. Prints are so cheap; you can
outfit a dozen houses for what you would pay for one piece of
original artwork elsewhere.
Another tip is to forgo the framing and matting and do it yourself.
Many artwork sites will tack on another hundred dollars for framing.
Try going to your local craft store to purchase an inexpensive frame
and mat. It takes only seconds to put together, and you will be very
pleased with the overall look. No one will ever know how much money
you saved by doing it yourself!
Lastly, be creative with your artwork. If you are unable to find
prints that suit your style, try to think outside of the box. You
can frame just about anything. Try framing posters, postcards, or
even play programs for an interesting look. One of my favorite rooms
in my home is filled with interesting postcards. They are all from
different eras, and create a fun and interesting look. Best of all,
it was super cheap! I spent about $50 dollars on frames, and about
$20 for the entire set of postcards. It was a great deal, and I get
so many compliments on the room.
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