DEAR MADELINE: Remodeling can and many times does run over budget and normally you can figure an additional 25% in cost overruns. So with what you have left, let’s use it as best we can.

First, let’s start from the bottom and move up. To cover your bare concrete, I would suggest either painting or staining it. If you know that in a year you’re going to carpet, don’t be afraid to experience with a difference floor treatment.

An easy and cherry paint treatment is to do a black and white check board design. Paint the whole floor white and then mark off squares and paint every other one black, or the color of your choice. Use exterior house paint as it holds up better and then protect it with a sealer. Then to add some softness, purchase an inexpensive area rug or carpet remnant. Cut the remnant to the size you want and cover the edges with carpet tape to keep it from fraying.

For your windows, a real inexpensive, actually cheap option for your light and privacy control is to purchase paper shades. They are meant to be used in a temporary situation. They attach to the window with double-sided tape and look just like pleated shades. They come with a plastic clip that you use to hold them up when you want to pull them up off the window. But you could attach two ribbons at the top, one on the front and the other on the back. Then when you want to open the shade, just pleat them up and tie the ribbons. This is a nice way to dress them up, instead of using the plastic clip.

To further dress up the window, purchase a ready made valance or drape a couple yards of discount fabric over an inexpensive rod.

If you like the feel of a sun porch, now is a great time to purchase a 5-piece set of white wicker furniture. At this time of year, many times you can purchase the whole set for under $100. For the cushions, you can buy foam and pillow forms from an upholstery supply store. Then just cover them with a colorful fabric and you have a room full of furniture. If you’re not a sewer, you could use iron on seam tape or glue.

In every room you need proper lighting, so look for a box of lights. You’ll find them in the home improvement stores, department stores and home stores. I just recently purchased a box of lights for $55 and it had two table lamps, a floor lamp and an accent lamp, which is all that you’ll need.

For some inexpensive artwork, pull some garden pictures out of a magazine and place in frames from a dollar store. Even look for some marked-down pictures books at the book store. I picked up a great garden book for $4.99 that has the most fabulous pictures for framing. Picture books can be a great source for images.

Your finishing touches in any room are your accessories. Look around your house to see what you can use instead of buying anything new. What do you have packed away in the closet or garage? Look in your kitchen cabinets for vases and water pitchers. Bring them out and fill with some twigs and greenery. If you have a green thumb, buy a couple flowering plants and greens to bring color and life into your room.

So with a little extra work and frugal shopping, you should be able to have an enjoyable retreat to relax in.

DEAR HALI: What a wonderful gift to receive, quilts have become very popular over the last couple years. It is amazing the time, effort and love that is put into making them. The patterns have become so colorful, detailed and intricate that they really are works of art.

Hanging them over oversized bars like towels will definitely work. You can use decorative drapery rods with crystal or brass finials. When using any decorative or wood rod, make sure that the finish will not come off or tarnish over time from the weight of the quilt and any humidity or temperature change in your home.

You can also display one or both on the walls if you have room. Do not place any nails, tacks or screws into the quilt itself to hold it. I know that this may sound like common sense, but I’ve seen it done. Instead sew a pocket onto the back and then hang from a decorative rod. Make sure the rod supports the entire length of the quilt and never hang just from the corners. Quilts look wonderful when hung behind a bed as a headboard.

Other ways to display them by hanging when you have more than one is to purchase an antique ladder. Lean it against the wall and hang one over each step. Hang them over a landing staircase railing, an open armoire door, arm chair or sofa. A gently draped quilt gives a cozy and inviting feel to any room, especially with the cooler months coming up.

Some other decorative ways to display your quilts is to use as a table skirt, but protect it with a glass top. Use small clear rubber pads between the quilt and the glass to get air flow. You’ll also want to reposition the quilt to keep permanent creases from forming. If you have a large dining room table, drape your quilt over it as a table cloth.

You can also fold them and place at the end of the bed, on top of a chest, or inside a bookcase. If you have a stack of them place them in a curio, corner of the room or in an antique wagon. When folding quilts, you’ll want to insert acid-free tissue paper into the folds to pad them and refold it regularly to avoid hard fold lines and disintegration

With larger quilts and not enough room to display them, fold them so that the section of the quilt that you want to display is shown. Consider only showcasing one at a time and rotating how you display them.

Of course the most popular method of displaying a quilt is on a bed.

No matter how you decided to display them, just be careful to make sure that they are not exposed to direct sunlight through your windows. As I’m sure you are aware, our Las Vegas sun can be very damaging to fabrics. Also be careful of continued direct artificial light as it can also fade the fabrics. If you are placing them over furniture, make sure that they are moved before sitting otherwise the stitching can break with use.

DEAR LOUISE: Sheets come in all types, thread counts and prices. They are the basic foundation for your bedding and what makes you comfy and cozy when you snuggle down to sleep. Before heading out shopping there are four things you need to consider that will same you time and money: thread count, fabric content, weave and size.

Thread count is the first thing to check when picking up a packaged sheet. It is extremely important in how long they will last and how they will feel. Thread count is the number of threads woven into each square inch. So the higher the number, the softer and longer they will last.

Look for at least 200 or higher. Anything under will be rough on your skin and after a few washings pill. Many of the sheet sets that come in a bed-in-a-bag set are under the 200-thread count, probably between 160-180. Also, you can assume that if a thread count is not listed, it is fewer than 200.

The starting thread count point for economy sheets, range from 200 -250 threads. They will be either 100% or a cotton/polyester blend. They are not going to have a particularly soft hand, but will be O.K. In the decorating industry, the word "hand" refers to how something feels to the touch in your hand, like fabric, carpet, or sheets. Is it soft, rough, silky, or hard? In this thread count range, it is unusual to find higher-quality sheets.

The next range is 275-350 and they are normally much more luxurious. You’ll see different thread count and cotton type combinations, which is where buying sheets get confusing. One manufacture may use 100% Egyptian cotton with a 275-thread count and another will use a downgraded Pima cotton but with a 375 thread cotton. Both are better quality sheets but you’ll need to open the package and see which one you like the feel of best. There will also be different weaves, which give sheets with the same thread count a different feel or hand. We’ll talk about this is just a bit.

You’ll also see 400-count. Make sure to read the packaging, as it may be a double-layered weave so it may be heavier and not necessarily softer.

My personal favorites are hotel linens that are 100% cotton with a 650-thread count. I have two sets that I switch with each washing and they get softer each time. For the feel and the thread count, I felt they were a good investment at $200 for a king set.

Fabric content is the next item you want to look at and there is a wide range of 100% cotton and cotton/polyester blends. There are also different grades of cotton, which is determined by the length of its fiber. The longer the fiber, the more luxurious and durable the cotton.

The two most popular are: Egyptian cotton, which is the highest quality and provides the softest feel. Supima or Pima cotton is produced in the U.S. and is also very soft and durable.

100% cotton sheets will be the softest and the most breathable, but will wrinkle. The cotton/polyester blends do not wrinkle, but do not breathe or absorb moisture as well.

Another important item to look at is the weave. The type of weave changes the feel and durability of the sheet. If the packaging doesn’t list the weave, assume it is a standard weave of alternating one stitch over and one stitch under.

Sateen weaves are extremely soft although less durable than others. It is softer because most of the threads are placed on the surface when weaving, which is what makes it less durable. Pinpoint weave is more durable but not as soft as sateen. Again, you need to open the package and feel for yourself. If you are purchasing a high thread count of Egyptian or Pima cotton your sheets should last for years, so purchase what feels the best to you.

The last things you need to have with you are all the dimensions of your mattress. Sheets do come in standard sizes, although the depths have changed, so shop with your measurements. You’ll also need to know if you have a regular or Eastern King, which is 76 or 78 x 80, or a California or Western King at 72 x 84.

Take your time shopping and instead of buying a bunch of printed sets, purchase one or two quality solid sets that coordinate with your printed bedding.

DEAR MARCY: First, congratulations on your first home, how exciting for you and your husband. I can still remember the first home that I owned and there is nothing like coming home to your own place. It makes working those extra hours at work worth it, doesn’t it?

Since you mentioned that your master is a fairly small room you don’t want to put anything up that would totally divide the room as it would cause you to start feeling enclosed and uncomfortable. You don’t want to feel like you’re sitting in a closet when you’re going there to relax.

To start, make sure that your chair and ottoman are extremely comfortable even if it means they need to be a bit oversized for the area. If you end up buying a chair that is too small and not something you’d want to curl up in to relax, you will end up sitting in bed. You’ll also need a small side table, nothing big, just large enough to place a drink. If you have the room, for a 24 inch table, you can buy a table lamp for your lighting. If not, purchase a floor lamp or even a wall mounted light fixture. You want to make this cozy and comfortable but also functionally for you. You need your own separate light from your bedside lamps. This way you can go in and only turn on your retreat lighting without lighting up the whole room.

Once you have your furniture, place your pieces and then see how much room you have left for a divider. You can use a wonderful screen with a large open design to create a niche feeling for you. Place it between yourself and your bed so that when you’re sitting in your chair, you’re not looking at your bed. If you’re able to arrange your chair with the back towards your bed, great. If not that’s O.K. as then you’ll just make the screen your visual break and then also incorporate some greenery, accessories and artwork with the screen. What you want to do is create a vignette with these items.

With the artwork that you select, I would look for an image that has an outdoor scene that you love. This way when you look up at it, you are taking yourself away to that place and forgetting you are in your bedroom. It’s funny, whenever I’m working with my commercial clients ordering artwork for their private offices; they always request images of places that take them away, if just for a few minutes. It is amazing what just a few minutes away, by looking at an inviting picture can do for your day.

Another suggestion is to add a see thru sheer curtain. You want to make sure that you can see through it as anything too opaque will make your area small and possibly claustrophobic. You can hang it straight from the ceiling with ceiling mounted drapery rods and leave an opening to give the impression of a doorway, or tie the panels back to the wall. Depending upon your theme, you can also create panels with beads, lace, ribbon, bamboo, metal mesh or even create your own sculptural architectural screen that coordinates with your bedroom’s theme. If you’re more contemporary, cut large open circles out of sheet metal and connect them with fishing wire. Have more of a whimsical country feel, string together straw hats and purses with ribbon. Enjoy your new home and retreat Marcy.

DEAR BOBBIE: You do have the option of matching the night stand if you wanted, by having one custom made. But if you don’t want to go that route, as if will be more costly, there are many other different and creative options to choose from.

No longer do we have to use a traditional night stand on each side of the bed. Actually, using something different makes your room more interesting and unique.

Since you are working with incorporating your Mother’s furniture, you may not find the same wood or stain color. So instead of trying to match it and maybe not getting it exact, which sometimes brings attention to that you tried to match it but didn’t succeed, consider bringing in a painted piece or completely different wood and finish. To help balance the room so the piece does not stand out as odd, bring in a second piece also in the new finish into the room. It could be just a framed mirror, small accent piece or a few accessories. Of course you could also purchase an unfinished piece and stain to match.

You didn’t mention if you had any space constraints next to your bed, so I am going to assume that you don’t. One idea that is completely different is to use shelves on the wall. Make them at different depths with the deepest on the bottom, so you have room for a table lamp and step them back in depth as you go up. I would use just three as you don’t want to go too high on the wall. They are great for your books, alarm clock, accessories, tissue box and also gives an open feeling with the floor cleared next to your bed.

If you like the idea of the shelves, instead of different depths, do different widths and stagger them on the wall. You just want to make sure you have enough clearance for your bedside lamp to stand.

If you have a lower bed, try using a narrow coffee table that also has drawers. If you can’t find one narrow enough, I have cut down the legs on a sofa back table, which normally run from 12" – 21" wide. It gives you more horizontal space than a standard night stand and a different look.

Now if you have a higher pillow top bed, you can get some of the same advantages of the coffee table option with a desk. You’ll have the space, storage and now the added convenience of a chair to use to put on your shoes, instead of sitting on the bed. Although watch that the chair doesn’t become a piling place for clothes.

Stacker or nesting tables are one of my favorites for any room. Again their tiered ability gives you adding space for all the things you need or want next to your bed.

How about a secretary? Again it is multi-functional, which is one of my favorite things to look for when decorating. Also, if you purchase one with a hutch, you’ll have a place to display accessories and collectibles behind glass doors for easier maintenance. I did this in my girlfriend’s house and it worked great. She has some of her special figurines and mementos and her husband has a place to display his golf items and caps. They each have their own place to decorate and display their favorite things.

A couple other different items you can use are: bakers rack, end table, tea cart, bench, vanity, steamer trunk, console table or a bookcase. Watch for something that will give you the table top space for your bedside items along with added storage, as we can never have enough of that.

DEAR ANNA: Pink has made a big comeback this season, especially in home fashion. A great way to introduce pink into your bedroom would be to do it gradually with your accessories. Watch the tone and intensity of the pink you select to get the feel that you want. If the pink is too bright, it may give a cheap feel to your room and if it is very soft and baby pink, it will come off too sweet and juvenile. An easier pink that you might want to look at is a soft dusty rose, a nice combination of pink and peach that you probably won’t tire of.

Along with the pink, you might consider giving the look a completely update and feel by adding brown and shades of tan into your room. Brown and pink it a great new look and one that you will see out this season. You may also want to bring in some glamour with a few mirrored pieces. Glamour will also be very hot this season so you’ll start seeing these pieces in all the stores. You’ll be able to get great candlesticks, lamps and one of my favorites, Venetian glass mirrors. Also, look for small chests and trunks that you can incorporate into your room. As I’m writing this, I’m actually in England and I’m drooling over all of the mirrored pieces in their antiques stores. It is funny because the British pound is only worth about fifty-seven cents to a dollar, so everything is about double the price it would be at home, except for the antiques. If I had more time I’d be coming back with a container full of things, but I’m tempted to come back just for them.

O.K., back to adding pink into your bedroom. After you’ve lived with your pink accessories for a bit, consider adding a bit ore. Since paint is a great way to change a room quickly and inexpensively, paint your headboard wall the dusty rose. Next, look at your bedding and window coverings to add some color and print. Instead of buying all new pink bedding, I would purchase a wonderful neutral duvet cover and then add pink print accent pillows and throws. If you want to splurge a little and give your bedroom a luxurious feel, treat yourself to a new set of pink sheets, very romantic.

For your windows, purchase fabric by the yard and make simple valances or drapery panels. At this time I wouldn’t invest in anything custom made until you are completely comfortable with your bedroom transformation. Straight sew the hems and just use drapery ring clips and drape from a decorative rod.

A couple other touches you can add along the way are an area rug at the end of the bed, picture frames or a new floral arrangement for your dresser. If you have a chair in the bedroom, either add some wonderful floral pillows or have a slipcover made to completely transform it. If you don’t already have a chair, consider purchasing an inexpensive small arm chair and just recover the seat. A half of yard of fabric and a staple gun can completely change the look of a chair.

Don’t be afraid to decorate with pink, just take your time in making your color selection so that you get the right shade of pink for you.

DEAR DIANNA: Anything custom whether bedding, window treatments or furniture can be confusing and become overwhelming because it can be made any way that you want. And with that said it can and will be much more expensive than anything ready made that you can purchase from a store. But what makes it worth the extra money is that you can get exactly what you want.

So let’s first start with what the difference is between a bedspread, comforter, coverlet and a duvet cover. A bedspread completely covers the bed with a drop that goes down to the floor. A comforter has a drop that just covers the mattress, so you’ll also need a duster to cover the box spring and frame. A coverlet is the same as a comforter, except that it is longer and has a pillow tuck. A pillow tuck allows you to cover your bed pillows like you would with a bedspread. A duvet cover is like a giant pillow case that also just covers the mattress that you then need a filler inside.

With a bedspread, comforter or coverlet they all have fillers already in them between your decorative fabric and lining. With custom bedding you can select how much filler you want as well as the quilting pattern that will show on the top. These styles need to be quilted to hold the filler in place. The filler is a batting like you would use when making a quilt and comes in weights from 5 ounces to over 20 ounces. The heavier the ounce the fluffier the bedding and the heavier in weight. So you need to determine if you’re going to be sleeping with your bedding on or off and how fluffy you want your bed to look.

The next thing you need to consider is your quilting pattern. Some quilting patterns look better with different fill weights. Also, the pattern on your fabric needs to be considered when selecting your quilting pattern. You can be as simple as a channel, block or small tucks to hold the filler in place, to a custom quilt pattern in the shape of shells, flowers and even hearts. A standard quilt pattern is an outline which is where they outline the pattern in your fabric. The quilt pattern that you select will also vary in price from no additional charge to hundreds of dollars.

Your next decision is the style of your bedding or what the corners will look like. The standard style that most ready made bedding is, is a throw where the corners are rounded and they flair out. A cap fitted style is where the corners are sewn shut and it fits tightly down on the corners. A waterfall style is where the sides are sewn down underneath and then the ends fabric flows over the bottom of the bed.

Some other options to consider is how you want the top edge of your mattress treated. It can simply flow down to the side, as most ready made bedding is. Or you can add a contrasting welt at the edge that can be fabric or a decorative cord. At the bottom end corners you can knot the welt, have ties or place tassels.

On your bedspread and coverlets, you can also have different pillow tuck options. Standard is like ready made where the fabric goes up and around the pillows to the back. But you can have a reverse pillow tuck, where your pillows would sit on the fabric, and then your bedspread would extend to your headboard and then flip back over your pillows towards the bottom of the bed. So you really are not tucking the pillows in but encasing them with your bedspread. Then on the edge you can place fringe, a welt, a ruffle or even scallop.

There are many other options and styles that you can do since your bedding will be custom, but I hope some of these basic explanations will help you in your decisions.

DEAR MARCIE: Don’t worry Marcie, I can give you a quick shopping list of items and ideas so that you can decorate the room and be ready for your guests in just a few hours to be able to relax and enjoy their company.

O.K., let’s get you started by going to one of the larger home goods stores or a larger Super Stores that sell everything that you’re going to need under one roof. If going to a home goods store, there are a couple of them in town and most have weekly Sunday advertisement flyers, which also have coupons in them. Pull the store coupon even if it is not the one you are going to, because many times the stores will honor the competitor’s coupons. Twenty percent off of one item pays for the sales tax and more.

You’re going to start with the bedding because it is what sets the theme and color scheme in a bedroom. Of course start in the sale area, but also look at what they have in a Bed-In-A-Bag. If you’re not a shopper or familiar with this, a Bed-In-A-Bag, is just that, everything you need to make the bed all in one bag. It includes the comforter, dust ruffle, shams and the sheet set. You will have to purchase the pillows to fill the shams and pillows, which will cost about $5 each. Most times you can find sets starting at $30. You’ll want to wash the sheets with a fabric softener as they will be a bit stiff with a low thread count of around 190. So your whole bed can be made and dressed for under $50.

Next, go to the lighting area and look for one of my favorites, A-Box-Of-Lights. Again, it is just what is says, a whole room of lamps in just one box. Normally, they come in a pack of three to four in a single box. There will either be two table lamps and a floor lamp or two table, one floor and one small accent, or one of each. You are going to have to put them together, but that is easy. They also come with the shades, so you’ll be done with your lighting, except for the light bulbs. Most times I can find a nice iron set for around $60. Not bad for three to four lamps. If you don’t need that much lighting in your room, just use the rest somewhere else in your home. I always find it cheaper to buy this way, plus I haven’t walked into a house yet and found they had too much lighting.

O.K., you have the major items in your cart, so now let’s dress it up just a bit. Every one of these stores will have an area with some artwork. Look for a couple medium to small size pieces, maybe 16 x 20 to 24 x 30 which will run about $25 – $40 each. Even if you have the wall space, we’re being frugal here and just dressing the room up a bit. Instead of trying to place a piece of art on each wall, purchase two coordinating pieces and place them together on one wall. It will give more attention to that area and the two pieces will appear larger than if they were separated in the room. Don’t stagger them on the wall, but hang with the bottoms level to each other.

If you have just a bit more in your budget, let’s see what we can do for a simple window treatment. Look to see what they have in scarfs or a simple valance. You don’t want anything that you will need a fancy rod, since we’re tight on our budget. With a scarf you can be extra frugal and not even purchase a rod. Instead you can use straight nails at the corner of the window and just knot the scarf around it to cover it up. You should be able to find something for under $30 per window.

Last, but not forgotten are a few accessories. One functional item that every guest room needs is a clock radio. Some simple and inexpensive items you can buy are candles and frames. Place your favorite saying in the frame or if you have one, a favorite picture of your guests.

You’re now all done shopping here and spent under $250. The next quick stop that you can make that won’t cost you anything is the Chamber of Commerce. Here, you can pick up all kinds of information about our town that they can look through while they’re visiting. Place it all on their dresser in a basket, with a bottle of water, a couple treats and you’re done to relax and enjoy your company.

DEAR CAROL: How wonderful to have the extra space and yes there are a couple different things that you can use at the end of your bed. Since you mentioned that your room was long and narrow, I’m going to assume that first, you have the bed in the only position available to you in the room. Just take a second look and confirm that there isn’t another wall that the bed could go on to change the open space available to you in the room. With your bed properly arranged, let’s look at some of your options.

A luxury item that you might want to consider is a remote control television cabinet. The TV is stored inside and functions as a bench or cabinet when not in use, then "voila" with the touch of a button, the TV rises up out of the cabinet. They are a bit pricey, but you might also get lucky and find a used one at one of the hotel consignment stores in town for a fraction of the cost.

One item that always works well at the end of the bed is a bench. You can have an oversized bench made that you can then use to sit on when getting dressed, as well as a place for your comforter and pillows at night. If you have it made, I would also consider making it into a storage bench for extra linens, change of season bedding or even winter and summer clothes.

You can make this area into an extended lounging area with a pair of upholstered chairs and a small table. Place an accent lamp on for reading and you’re set. Watch the height of the lamp so that it doesn’t look overpowering or odd at the end of the bed. I’ve also achieved this look with a loveseat and then an ottoman or small coffee table. Just make sure you give yourself enough room to get around the bed. Twenty four to thirty inches would be the minimum you’d want to keep the room feeling comfortable.

Do you need any extra desk areas? A decorative writing desk with a comfortable chair is a wonderful look at the end of the bed. Use it for the long gone art of letter writing. I don’t suggest that this is where you will be doing late night work as your bedroom should be your haven. But decorate with some of your favorite items and make this your area for sending cards and jotting notes to yourself.

Depending upon how high your bed is, look for a low decorative chest. You can use it for extra storage or dresser drawer space. Just make sure that if it is higher than your bed that the backside that you see is finished. But again, I wouldn’t want it but at the most a couple inches higher.

Want another place to enjoy your morning coffee and paper? Use a small bistro set and treat yourself by setting with your favorite china.

Have you also considered a great head and footboard? Many times we can’t fit a wonderful sized bed in a room because there is not enough room, but you are fortunate enough to have that extra space, so just another thing to consider.

Along with all of these, you can also add an area rug to the grouping that you create at the end of your bed to bring it together and add additional color and texture into your room.

DEAR SUE & LOU: There are many things you can do on a limited budget as long as you have the creativity and time to complete it yourself. The first thing is to get out your paint chips and add color to the walls. I’ve said it a millions times, paint is the quickest and least expensive way to dramatically change a room. Consider painting your headboard wall a deeper accent color for drama and interest.

Next add a wallpaper border at the ceiling. It will add color and pattern and a lot less expensive than crown molding.

Now, purchase a "Bed In A Bag" set. Look for one that along with the comforter set, also has the sheet set. Now we’re not going to use the sheets for sleeping, since most of them have a very low thread count and don’t last long with repeated washings. We’re going to use them for extra pillows on your bed, window treatments and accents in your room.

Use the pillow cases to dress your bed with the sham set included. Dress them up by either tying them closed with ribbons or add decorative tassel or brush fringe to the ends. Now you only need to purchase a couple accent pillows.

Depending upon how many windows you have, you can make window treatments out of the flat sheet. You can swag it over a pole, cut it in half and make a pair of panels, upholster a cornice or tuck into a no-sew cornice, or sew up a gathered valance.

The fitted sheet can be used to make a table cloth for over a cardboard table. Then the table can be used as a side table or night stand.

If you need lighting, you can find wonderful deals by looking for these room full of lamps in a box. I recently purchased a "Box of Lights" at one of the home centers for only $60 and it included two table lamps, one floor lamp and even a pair of candlesticks with candles. That’s only $15.00 per item, what a deal! Plus the lamps had a wonderful faux finish and the shades where fabric with beading around the bottom.

If you’re in need of new furniture, look to the consignment stores for model home purchases. They price them to sell quickly, plus they’ve never been used. I’ve actually purchased back some things from model projects I did, for less than I originally paid for them.

For artwork, be creative and paint your own on a canvas. Get inspired by looking through art books, posters on the internet, calendars and magazines. Copy and trace the image and paint by numbers. You can also do very well in the larger discount clothing stores in their home sections in the back. Dig through the clearance area and if a frame is a little beat up, look to see if you can touch it up. A little wood filler and paint can make all the difference.

Lastly, don’t forget your accessories. When decorating on a budget, I find the accessories make all the difference. Get one or two nice pieces and then fill with greenery, books and frames until your budget allows for more.