When your space is starting to get stale, redecorating is a great way to give your living area a fresh and personalised look. The issue: home decor can get pretty expensive. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to find home decor on a budget while still achieving the style you want. Here are some tips for decorating on a budget:

Start with a Plan

Don’t start going wild on online shopping, plan out your ideas. Decide what changes you want to make and what price range you’re sticking with. Having a plan will help you stay focused and avoid impulse buys that can blow your budget.

Second-hand Shopping

Thrift stores, op shops, and online marketplaces are fantastic places to find home decor items. Plus they’re a fraction of the cost of new items! You can often find furniture, home decor, and artwork that are just what you’re looking for and still in great condition.

Repurpose Old Items

If you’re creative, you can breathe new life into items you already have to create new home decor. Try using an old ladder as a bookshelf or turn your old chest of drawers into a bathroom vanity. Not only are you saving money, but you’ll be creating unique items that no one else has!

Paint

Paint is one of the more budget-friendly ways to give a new look to an old room. You could paint some furniture to give it a new shine or paint the whole room! You can also use wall decals, wallpaper, or stencils to add a unique touch.

Learn to Accessorise

Items like throw pillows, curtains, rugs, and wall art can be the finishing touches to a room. Accessorising is a fun way to add colour and personality to your space.

If you plan ahead, shop smart and get creative, you can find beautiful and personalised home decor on a budget.

So, you’ve made your appointment and the cleaner is coming over soon. But what do you do to prepare for a carpet cleaning? We’ve put together a few simple steps on how to get your home ready for the cleaner to ensure the process goes quickly and effectively.

First, clear the area of any furniture or items that may be in the way. We love your interior design choices, but they’re covering our workspace. Move any roadblocks out of the room or to the centre of the room, making sure that the carpet is completely exposed. If you have anything too heavy to move, place some plastic covers over them to protect them.

Second, vacuum the carpet thoroughly. This will help to remove any loose dirt and debris that might interfere with the cleaning process. Make sure you pay special attention to high-traffic areas where dirt tends to accumulate, like your doorways and corners. We will also do a good carpet vacuum as part of our process.

Third, give the area a once over and spot clean any spills or stains. The carpet cleaner will be able to remove most of your stubborn stains, but it’s a good idea to give them a go before the cleaning appointment to help make sure they are completely removed. Sadly some stains and spills can’t be cleaned, but our technician can give you some advice, and give it a red hot go.

Finally, the most important tip of all: communication is key! Be sure to talk to your cleaner about any concerns or special requests you may have. Let them know if there’s any areas of the carpet that you would like to have cleaned a bit more thoroughly or if you have any specific requirements, such as chemical sensitivities or allergies.

By following these simple steps on how to prepare for your carpet cleaning appointment, you can help ensure the process goes smoothly and that your carpets come out looking their best!

Check out more information on our carpet cleaning service here.