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Decorating with Accessories

Frugal advice on decorating with accessories,  from art, lamps, flowers, mirrors and quilts, to how to display and select accessories that last

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"Many of us have things that have been passed down to us that have
great sentimental value. We want to display these things......
Don't buy or spend money to display items that are not important to you."
  from How to Choose Accessories for Your Home," by Nikki Willhite

Antiques

Antiques for Frugal Home Decorators, by Kathy Wilson   Some antique accessories to add to your home.

Arrangement

3 Steps To Arranging Home Décor Accessories, by Kathy Wilson  Tips to arrange home accessories using design principles.

Calling all Packrats: How to Turn *Stuff* into Style, by Pamela Cole Harris   How to groups accessories into collections.

From Erratic to Elegant : 10 Effortless Ways to Organize Your Room Accessories, by Pamela Cole Harris   Tips on organizing items in your rooms.

Tips For Accessorizing Your Home, by Sintilia Miecevole  How to choose and arrange home deco accessories.

Area Rugs and Carpet

Decorating with Area Rugs, by Nikki Willhite  How using area rugs are a great tool for the frugal decorator.

Lesser Known Hazards To Your Carpet, by James Carlson   A few things you may not thought of that can harm your carpet.

Art

Choosing Art for Your Home, by Nikki Willhite How to choose art that has meaning for you and that you will like looking at for a long time.

Creative Decorating Ideas Using Old Windows, by Kathy Burns-Millyard   How to use old windows to make decorate accessories for your home.

Bookshelves

Book Shelf Decorating Idea & Tip, by Kathy Burns-Millyard    How to use finials to decorate your bookshelves.

Candles and Sconces

Budget Decorating with Candles and Sconces, by Jessica Ackerman    Some frugal tips on using candles to decorate your home.

Choosing Accessories

How to Choose Accessories for Your Home, by Nikki Willhite    How to choose meaningful accessories that will last for your home.

Clocks

Clocks As Home Decors, by Paul Graham  How to decorate with clocks.

Fabric

Using Fabric In Your Home Decorating: Inexpensive Ways To Transform A Room, by Kathy Wilson    How to bring fabric into your room decor.

Flowers

How to Make Flowers Last, by Nikki Willhite    Tips to make fresh flowers last as long as possible.

Fragrance

10 Tips for Using Essential Oils in the Home, by Jill Black   Frugal tips on using fragrance to make your home smell good.

Lighting

Decorating with Lamps, by Nikki Willhite  
How to choose and decorate your room with lamps.

Decorating With Light, by Patricia Taylor   Considerations when choosing lighting for your home.

How To Choose A Chandelier Based On Style, by Todd McPhetridge   A guide to the different styles of chandeliers.

 

 

 

Lighting (cont)

Lighting up with Lamps, by Nikki Willhite  
How to choose lamps that are aesthetically pleasing for your rooms.

Making Sense of Lighting, by Arthur   An explanation of the different types of lighting and what you need for your home.

Mantels

Decorating Your Mantel, by Nikki Willhite    Ideas for decorating the mantel over your fireplace.

Mirrors

Five Tips For Decorating With Mirrors, by Jessica Ackerman    How to use mirrors to improve your home.

Mirror Decor, by Nikki Willhite    How to use mirrors when decorating your home and current mirror trends.

Mirrors, Makeup and Hair, by Nikki Willhite   How to use mirrors to bring more light into your home.

Wall Mirrors: Make That Limited Space Appear Larger, by Pamela Tice   How to decorate with wall mirrors and make your rooms look larger.

Pictures and Posters

Art Prints For Home Decorating, by Joel Walsh   How are prints are made, and how to decorate with them.

Decorating with Posters, by Nikki Willhite   How to use posters to decorate your home.

Frugal Wall Art for Gifts for Your Home, by Monica Resinger   Some ideas for making frugal pictures and wall art for your home.

Tips For Hanging Pictures, by Salihu Ibrahim   Some basic picture hanging tips

Plants

Five Tips for Healthier Houseplants, by Monica Resinger   Tips for the indoor gardener.

How to Water Your Houseplants Wisely, by Kori Puckett   Tips on how much water houseplants need and how to care for them.

Plates

5 Ways to Decorate with Plates, by Kathy Wilson   How to use plates to accessorize your home.

Decorating Your Kitchen With Antique Plates, by Lee Dobbins    How to decorate your kitchen with antique plates.

Quilts

Decorating with Quilts, by Nikki Willhite  
The different ways you can use quilts in your home, and how to make a simple, frugal quilt.

Rods

Shower Curtain Rods Are Not Just For Showers, by John Ca. Baker   Some creative uses for shower curtain rods around the home.

Room Dividers

How To Decorate With Room Dividers, by Lee Dobbins   How to use room dividers with different decorating styles.

Misc

10 Top Home Decorating Buys Under $10, by Kathy Woodward   Ideas for inexpensive home accessories.

Top 5 Accessories for Every Home, by Nikki Willhite   Accessories that are meaningful to a home, and turn a house into a home.

Decorative Uses For the Scarves You Used to Wear, by Nancy, the Frugal Decorating Diva  How to repurpose and reuse scarves as household accessories.

How To Add Great Accents To A Room, by Stewart Wrighter   Some tips to accessorize your rooms.

 

 

 

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