Decorating on a Budget

So…..you have spent

all your money on… Deposits (apartment, pet fees, utility

hook-ups) Rent (1st and last) Utilities Moving Expenses “New Home” party

What About Furnishings?

Finding affordable furnishings

Donations Garage sales Thrift stores Green sheets Online (Ebay, Craigs List) Resale/Consignment Stores Shop Clearances & Sales

Ideas for saving money and space KITCHEN & DINING

Kitchen in a box Card table & chairs Barstools @ bar

BEDROOM Bed in a bag Buy extra sheets for

matching fabric (curtains) File cabinet for night stand Creative headboards

Door Fabric

LIVING ROOM Extra seating: Dish chair, bean bag,

floor cushions Slipcover an ugly couch

Storage…..is always a problem! Look for things that can serve double duty