The key to decorating wisely is to pick two rooms at a time. Set a deadline for when the rooms need to be done, and take the time to iron out what you need to do to decorate the rooms the way you want them to be.
It is very important that you learn how to budget, because decorating can quickly get out of hand. Once you have picked one or two rooms, make a list of things you want to incorporate into them. You may think that accessories and decorating are all about candles and mirrors, but keep in mind that painting and wallpaper are part of the decorating process too.
Make a list of the shops where you will pick these things up. There is a lot of competition when it comes to the physical aspects of the room — like paint or panelling — so it pays to compare prices.
Keep in mind that the best places to shop for room accessories are local antique stores, second-hand stores, and discount outlets. This way you may end up finding pieces you never thought you would want to incorporate into the home. Equally important: there are plenty of ways for you to find what you are looking for at sensible prices.
Don’t forget the tricks for making a small room look big. Mirrors make a great decorating tool because they can alter the way people perceive the size of a room.
Once you have wrapped up the first two rooms, move on to the next two. The deadline-driven, two-rooms-at-a-time approach keeps the project moving without overwhelming your budget — or your weekends.