{"id":714,"date":"2016-08-22T11:47:09","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T03:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/?p=714"},"modified":"2020-09-24T10:52:34","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T02:52:34","slug":"5-frugal-ways-to-decorate-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/design-tips\/5-frugal-ways-to-decorate-your-home\/2016\/08\/22\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Frugal Ways to Decorate Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to decorate your crib, but haven\u2019t got the cash? Whether home is a swanky condominium apartment in the buzzing business district of Singapore, or a humble 3 room HDB flat in the heartlands, here are 5 ways to refresh your home with these nifty HDB\u00a0interior design<\/strong><\/a> tricks; all guaranteed to keep you (and your wallet) happy.<\/p>\n

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  1. One man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Don\u2019t knock it just because it\u2019s cheap. Some people are simply looking to make room in their homes, and are selling their old, but high quality furniture at rock bottom prices on online platforms like Carousell or Gumtree. Should cashless transactions not be your cup of tea, you can always opt for thrift stores like the Salvation Army, or even the weekend flea markets. While often disorganised, these places are usually full of little gems that need just a little digging around. Find anything from second hand picture frames, chairs, tables, and other decorative pieces. You\u2019ll get the chance to find if there are any pre-loved clothes that catch your fancy too. If you don\u2019t find anything the first time, go back! Inventory in these places are always expanding and changing, so you\u2019ll never have to look at the same things twice. It makes for a great idea for a family outing, or lovely afternoon date to discover the best bargains in town.<\/p>\n

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    Flea market in Hietalahdentori, Helsinki, Finland\/ Janne Hellsten<\/p><\/div>\n

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    1. Change it up with Spray Paint.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Consider spray paint; these unassuming cans can change the look of almost everything. Want to give a fresh coat of paint to the second hand picture frames you found at a weekend flea? Spray paint is the answer. Want to give an old chair an avant-garde twist? Spray paint it with a bunch of colours. What\u2019s even better is that they cost only 12-15 dollars a pop, so you can experiment with a couple of colours without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

      If you\u2019re looking for something more natural, try a wood staining project that could give your wooden furniture a subtle shift in style.<\/p>\n

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      1. Go Green<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Like going for nature walks in our green city? This one\u2019s for you. Make yourself a mini garden. Try these common plants: Areca Palm, Dracana Corn Plant, Rubber Plant, Peace Lily and the Snake Plant. These plants are not only well suited to Singapore\u2019s humidity, but also remove toxins from the air.<\/p>\n

        Related:\u00a0<\/strong>Budget-Friendly Upgrades for Your Home<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

        If you\u2019ve got a green thumb. Why not keep a garden that grows your own food? Singapore\u2019s climate is hot, sunny, and ideal for growing your own vegetables. Not only will this mean that you will have an abundance of healthy greens to pick from, but it\u2019s also healthy for your wallet, too.<\/p>\n

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        1. Change the look of your furniture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          So your throw pillows are a boring shade of grey. Cover them with bright red cushion covers. Or maybe the pictures on your wall are starting to get a little dated– swap them out for something new. Even changing your shower curtains from a transparent sheet to a happy yellow could make a cheery difference to your life-contemplation session in the shower.<\/p>\n

          If your budget is absolutely zero, simply shift your furniture for a fresh new look. This way, you\u2019ll get two or more looks with the exact same furnishings.<\/p>\n

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          1. Colour your Ceilings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            You don\u2019t have to be the next Michelangelo to paint your ceiling, so don\u2019t ignore it. While most people paint their ceilings white on default, opt for something a little more interesting. Pale blues, lavenders, and yellows draw the eye to the ceiling, not only expanding the feel of the room, without being overly harsh.<\/p>\n

            With these 5 budget-friendly interior designer hacks, make your condo or HDB\u00a0interior design<\/strong><\/a> stand out from the homes of your Singaporean friends. Have you got any other budget friendly ways to revamp your home? Share it with us, because we\u2019d like to know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Looking to decorate your crib, but haven\u2019t got the cash? Whether home is a swanky condominium apartment in the buzzing business district of Singapore, or a humble 3 room HDB flat in the heartlands, here are 5 ways to refresh your home with these nifty HDB interior design tricks; all guaranteed to keep you (and your wallet) happy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":715,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=714"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/714\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1010,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/714\/revisions\/1010"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/m3studio.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}