Affordable decor
Sync takes a cue from a reader with a great eye and offers ideas for enhancing your favorite room.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Putting together a comfortable room on a budget can be a daunting task for those light in the wallet.
Good news is the metro area provides several venues to find affordable, interesting pieces to make any room shabby-chic. Rosemary Hallmark, 22, of Beebe relied heavily on flea markets, vintage stores and family hand-me-downs to decorate her bedroom.
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“I think what makes my room really fun are the little things that I come across and really love, even if they don’t fit perfectly with the rest of my things,” she said.
This idea of bringing together old with new, mismatching almost purposefully, and keeping it cheap is at the heart of shabby-chic.
“I like organic style, but I also like to throw in things that add brighter colors and have a more modern feel, which makes my style more eclectic and all over the place. It’s all very reflective of what I like,” she said.
Certain items like window treatments, bedding and furniture are harder to come by on the cheap, but patience my friends, you can find some good stuff in the metro. To make a room instantly fabulous — and your friends jealous — check out the gallery for some items to add...
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