When decorating your home/apartment how do you pick your decorations and extras?

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PureAmbiti

I'm about to get my very own apartment in January. I've been on my own before and all. But i lived in places that were already furnished. And also I have a 1 year old now. I'm Lowkey excited. And I want to go all out even though I'm on a budget I am going to buy things little by little. So I was wondering how do I go about doing so. Like how do you choose your colors, wall decor or rugs and furniture. I'm going for a modern look for majority and my son will have a child theme or colorful big boy room and stuff I've gotten that figured out. But I'm thinking of the rest of the house. I honestly don't know where to start. I have so many ideas and stuff. Any tips on helping me decide easier? Places to shop? Also where can I get nice modern reasonable bedroom and living room items (dressers, coffee tables etc mattresses and stuff aren't a problem)

Answer
I would keep the decorating minimal, and child friendly (ie, items that are easy to clean and not breakable/dangerous). As suggested, places like Ross and tjmaxx are great for inexpensive, but nice decor. I also like target. It helps a lot to look at decorating websites like hgtv and martha stewart to get an idea of what kind of style and colors you like and ideas on good decorating schemes. YouTube also has a lot of decorating videos. Before you shop, have an idea of what items you'd like to have. Make a "wish list" and keep it in your purse, marking off items as you find them (which probably won't happen in a day). And keep in mind, your little one will be walking soon (if he isn't already) so anything he can reach shouldn't be breakable, have sharp points, small parts ect...

Ideas on how to turn a basement into a little place for kids?

supermommy

I was thinking on creating different spaces for them. A kitchen/dining room, living room, office, and possibly a bedroom area. I was thinking of dividing the "rooms" with king size sheets, hung in a neat manner. Our basement isn't finished or anything (drywall/paint, etc) but is in good enough shape to have a little fun with it. I don't know if I am allowed to paint or put anything on the floor (except carpet...not tacked down) And ideas, thoughts, tips? It doesn't have to be perfect....my little ones are just happy to have a place to play. Budget is small~creativity is limitless. THANKS!

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A table or old desk for a craft area. Then hang baskets or an old shoe organizer to put craft materials in:glue, paint, brushes, crayons, markers, scissors, glitter, stickers,etc.

Old file cabinet painted a funky color to hold materails like paper and finished projects. you can also hang a clothes line for them to clip paintings on to dry and to display finished works of art!

Maybe in one area, you could put a bunch of thick blankets and floor pillows down for a cozy pallet/nest to nap on.

Not sure how old your kids are or if they are boys/girls, but you could have an area with books, and puzzles, another make believe area with dress up stuff and "props" (umbrella, old high heels, old halloween wigs, feather boa, purses)... I loved to play "kitchen" when I was littel. If they have a play kitchen then when you run out of food, save the boxes/jars/containers for them to play "kitchen" with. Any old plastic dishes you don't use anymore... or if they don't have a kitchen, 2 chairs and table will work! A big box or set of shelves can hold the "food".


Lots of mirrors since I doubt the basement has many windows...Let the kids create the art and frame it in an old frame and decorate with those! You can even create with them and hang your work on the wall too!

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