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12+ Ways to Update Your Home for Under $15

May 28, 2014 By Meegan 14 Comments

I am always looking for economical ways to update and decorate our home.  Today I am sharing my 12+ Ways to Update Your Home for Under $15.  Enjoy as I take you along with my DIY projects and creativity…

12+ Ways to Update Your Home for Under $15

 Paint and Stencil a rug you already own.  It will be refreshed and updated in a flash.

painted and stenciled rug

Make your own Cardboard Chalkboard and frame it with a thrifted frame.

cardboard chalkboard

Buy a string of patio lights and hang them inside for a nice effect.

String of lights

Head over to your local nursery and buy a few indoor plants.  Place them in a decorative pot.  Easy peasy.

plants6

Take some time and buy your favorite thrifted plates and saucers.  Hang them the easy way, with hot glue and a paper clip.  You can even frame them if you want

Hang Plates with Hot Glue and Paper Clips

Another thrifting tip…Buy Readers Digest books in your home colors to add color and depth in your home.

readers digest decor

I love green or blue glass bottles or jars.  I purchased each one of these for $2 or less.  Over time I have quite a collection.  They look just fab in my Grandpa’s croquet box.

green bottles

 I had a blast finding my thrifted $8 Chandy and transforming into something worthing of some crystals.  She looks lovely above or dining table.

$8 Thrifted Chandy Makeover

Using a bathroom waste basket I already owned, I mod podged book pages and a lovely cut out on it.  It’s a perfect addition to our guest bathroom.

DIY Book Page Waste Basket

I bought a sample of chalk type paint and painted a $10 thrifted chair. Using the gold wax added depth and character.  Yes, you can say I love it…

Thrifted Chair Makeover

 Making a terracotta pot into a vase is probably one of the easiest projects I have done and inexpensive.  The look is shabby and classy.

DIY Terracotta Pot Turned Vase

Shells are an EASY way to decorate your home.  I have them all over our home.  The cost??? Usually nothing.

Ideas for Decorating with Sand and Shells

Cut some flowers from right outside your own front door.  Fresh flowers add a crisp feeling to any home.

flowers5

 Using a thrifted, vintage dictionary, make your own book page wreath.  It really is so fun and festive any time of year.

Book Page Wreath

  Did you know I had 12+ Ways to Update Your Home for Under $15??? It’s fun and a challenge for me to see what I can get and use in our home for little or no money.  Is it the same for you, too???

Leave a comment and tell me your favorite thrifty way to decorate your home.  I would LOVE to hear about it.

Make it a wonderful Wednesday…

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Comments

  1. Marilyn Tibbitts says

    May 28, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Meegan, what kind of paint do you use to paint your picture frames? Also, where did you get your curtains that are next to your bookshelves? Love them! I have been looking for fabric like that in the exact colors to make my own for months.

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      May 29, 2014 at 7:19 AM

      Hi Marilyn!
      To paint my frames, I either use an interior flat paint or chalk paint. My curtains are actually sheets from Wal-mart :) Easiest curtains I have ever made.
      Thanks for stopping by and asking me questions. I love that.
      Make it a fabulous day!

      Reply
  2. Marty Walden says

    May 28, 2014 at 11:51 PM

    Great projects, Meegan!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      May 29, 2014 at 7:33 AM

      Thanks Marty! I take that as a very high compliment coming from you :)
      Have a a great time at your son’s wedding.

      Reply
  3. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    June 2, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    What GREAT ideas! Pinned! Life to the full! Melissa

    Reply
  4. Cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life... says

    June 5, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Meegan, your ideas are always lovely! This round up has added a few to my “to do” list!

    Reply
  5. Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says

    June 5, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Great ideas, Meegan!

    Reply
  6. Interioridea says

    June 8, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Julie says

    June 9, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    I love the color palate in your home, Meegan! I still can’t believe that chandelier was $8!!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      June 11, 2014 at 5:33 PM

      I know, huh, Julie??? It is one of my fave pieces :)

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    What beautiful ideas – love them all!!! Especially the chandy – I have an obsession with them!!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      June 11, 2014 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks so much, Heather. I kinda do too. I have one in almost every room.
      Thanks for stopping by. :)

      Reply
  9. Sharon says

    June 16, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    Love these practical and pretty tips! I happen to use Reader’s Digest books for inexpensive decor…my mom actually bought them and let me take them…that was years ago. Considering how expensive old books are, this is a great alternative.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  10. Jeanette B says

    January 31, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    I enjoyed this post. Your chandelier has inspired me to update some of my current lighting fixtures with a little diy. Thank you

    Reply

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