- Free your mind and space by eliminating clutter, but make your storage aesthetically pleasing.
>> Use shelf liners, wallpaper or paper to decorate simple storage boxes.
>> Put casters under drawers, affix cool knobs, and slide under your bed frame.
>> Use a placemat or small piece of bold fabric to disguise a rolling kitchen cart.
- Add decorative accents to give a new, fresh look to old items for little cost.
>> Add fabric paint or ribbons to pillow, napkins and lampshades (use pastel colors for Spring!).
>> Wallpaper can flair to a room when adhered to a dresser, table top, or interiors of shelving or bookcases.
- Don't be shy about showcasing some of your favorite possessions.
>> Decorative plates and silver-plated platters aren't just for serving and can dress up a wall or countertop.
>> Display collectibles (like shells) in a shadow box as personalized art.
- Using paint - and not just on walls - is a quick and cheap way to reinvent a space.
>> Spray paint chairs, tables, lamps, etc. for a fresh new look.
>> Add a pop of color to walls by painting shelving or bookcase interiors.
- Look everywhere - including in your closet - for inspiration. Turn a favorite printed blouse or a bold silk scarf into art by putting it under glass in a frame. Similarly, look for fabric that you love to create a series of wall hangings.
Kelly Edwards is the co-host and design coordinator for the hit television show Design on a Dime. The HGTV star offers dwellers with decorating dilemmas distinctive design tips, bargain-decorating projects and total home makeover transformations inspired by personal style and popular trends. Kelly is well known for her knack in repurposing everyday items into extraordinary collectibles, refurbishing unique home accessories, and crafting recipes for creative cleaning solutions.
Kelly has been deemed over the airwaves as the "MacGyver of Design," thanks to her amazing ability to turn a simple space into an innovative interior with only a $1,000 budget. Not just another designing diva, this former teen beauty queen is also a do-it-yourself darling with passion for all things self-created from fabrics to fashions to foods.
In addition to being seen weekly on HGTV's Design on a Dime, Kelly is also the segment host and home decorating expert for AOL Living where she offers online visitors her trade secrets and unique approach to design. Currently, Kelly resides in sunny California.
