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Keys not to exceed the decoration budget
We all want a splendid house that has the best atmosphere and causes not wanting to leave it, but how much can we spend decorating it?
In most cases, decoration budgets end up getting out of control and all due to small errors.
Many are afraid to renew for fear of falling into excesses and others simply avoid decorating because they think it will be too expensive, but everything is a matter of balance.
In this way, you will develop a good budget that meets all your needs without getting out of control when making purchases.
How do I prepare my budget?
You don't need to be a math genius, you just need to define the direction of your actions and be sure of what you want. The rest will only be a little self-control when comparing.
Prioritize spaces
You don't have to run a complete transformation in one go, prioritize the areas that require it the most and schedule the others for the near future.
Your main focuses of attention should be in the hall, the kitchen, the bathroom and the most common areas. These are the ones with the most attendance, which is why their wear, apart from being the ones with the greatest amplitude, having everyone's gaze on them.
Before developing innovation projects at home, focus on the spaces that already exist and are useful.
Invest in quality that lasts
Once you define the areas to decorate, try to invest in good quality materials and elements that go beyond aesthetics. It is better to make a safe expense no matter how high it is, than to opt for an economy that will be more expensive in the long run.
It is recommended that before going shopping you do an analysis in several places, comparing cost and quality. Also consult opinions of other consumers who have bought the product.
Decorate with timelessness
Avoid designing your budget exclusively based on a trend, since these pass quickly and everything you buy will be obsolete.
Apply the use of timeless decoration, keep details and elements that are applicable throughout the year and adapt.
Apply timelessness to features that are more dynamic, such as paintings, ornaments and furniture, leaving the trends for colors and themes.
The timeless can enter and leave the scene at your convenience, so they are elements in which it is convenient to invest.
Practicality over aesthetics
Some things are sold as artistic and innovative, yet they turn into a terrible discomfort that looks pretty and costs a lot.
Before replacing practical furniture, make sure its replacement is equal or more useful than them, or you will lose your investment.
Buy items that you are really going to use and that have some function at home, whether decorative or functional. Many people accumulate things and even create idle spaces at home just because they applied an idea that looked good, but that nobody uses at home.
Make space for recycling
There is nothing wrong with recycling, it is even healthy, fun and economical, which in this case helps a lot to reduce costs.
It is not about not investing in new things, you just have to apply it in small doses on areas of our decoration that allow it.
There is an infinite number of ideas in terms of decoration with recycling. It is only a matter of taking a look at the one that most catches your attention and see what materials you have at home that you can use.
Forget about impulse purchases
When you go to the store to buy, see an exact list of everything you want and need, otherwise you will be tempted to change the budget.
Design a preliminary sketch of what you are going to decorate and try to be as specific as possible in every detail.
Make a list and go to the store previously only to compare models and cost. So when you make the purchases you will go directly to what you need, and you will not end up dragging many things that you may not need.
Last tips
You should wear the shoes of an investor and not a simple consumer because this will make you see every aspect of the decoration with a critical eye. Always think about what the benefits are, the pros and cons of each product and assess its long-term profitability.
Stay focused, outline the execution of your project in short, medium and long-term steps that will lead you to meet your goals.
Do not skimp on the durable and reduce costs on the disposable, this formula is infallible when buying.
There are no excuses not to decorate, and whether on a large or short budget, it is always helpful to apply the above tips.
In this way we avoid unnecessary expenses, and we can develop other projects that give more life and creativity to our home.
