There are several ways to make your home look elegant on a budget. Choosing the paint colors, avoiding poor cheap quality items and shopping wise are the best tricks. Take the time to create a budget for each part of your home. Save shopping from small stores, secondhand shops, flea markets, or consignment shops.
Use the free resources around you: the internet, home & garden programs, the world gives you great décor ideas. Read home décor books and magazines, to improve your skills. You can get inspiration from the most popular styles: modern, vintage, French country, or bohemian. Choose what represents you better and start planning.
Fix your budget to have the boundaries on your wallet and your home. You need to buy first the significant pieces to center the theme of your room. Visit the department store clearance areas to find the best articles that fit your décor.
Start at the front door: when the guest walks in your home, they must get the sense of your style immediately. Maximize the foyer space without over cluttering.