The 6 Best Blogs for Decorating on a Budget

Written by Diane Henkler, the In My Own Style blog is a great resource for beginner decorators. Author of the book “Instant Decorating,” Diane has been writing about interior design since 1990. She writes concise and informative articles detailing projects in a way that is accessible to readers of any knowledge level, from experts to amateurs. Her experience working on tight budgets is clear from the amount of detail she includes in her project write-ups, from step-by-step instructions to clever cost-saving tips.

She’ll teach you how to paint everything in your home to make it look like new. Her inspiring before-and-after photos show how just a little paint, on the walls or the furniture, can change the whole look of a room.

Bookmark this budget decorating blog for the helpful painting section and never hire a professional painter again.

Writer and home decorator Marty Walden believes anyone can turn their house into a home while decorating on a budget. You just need a bit of inspiration, some elbow grease and some paint. With rustic details and distressed furniture, Marty’s Musings offers projects that are perfect for those who admire fashionable farmhouse décor, but hate the high price tag.

Marty’s affordable interior design ideas include repurposing wood, updating old furniture and completing room makeovers with little-to-no construction.

Bookmark this home decor blog for inexpensive room transformations and furniture makeovers.

While not focused exclusively on budget decorating, this home décor blog provides an expert look at the thoughts and inspiration that go into decorating a home that reflects your personal style. Writer Dabito brings spaces alive with art, color and great design. While many of his projects are high-end, Old Brand New also highlights stores with affordable home decorations and provides detailed insights into the designing process from start to finish.

Bookmark this one for color inspiration and shopping recommendations for any budget.

Currently in the process of decorating her second home, Jen Flores and her handyman husband detail their decision-making process for colors, wallpaper, duvet covers, art and lighting, as well as where to get the best deals for these items. With Rambling Renovators, they hope to inspire readers to add traditional character to their homes without going over budget. Jen outlines where she shops and which projects are done the DIY way to save on installation or construction costs.

Bookmark this blog for affordable interior design advice, including in-depth lists of budget home décor shops and tips for getting the best deal.

After a recent move, Jeanette Lockmiller-Stretch is outlining her plans for a low-budget, high-impact interior redesign in her second house. She’s currently decorating in a neo-classical design, but her older posts show readers how to achieve the farmhouse-chic look she chose for her first home.

This budget decorating blog highlights her clutter-free, easy-to-maintain aesthetic and encourages readers to try out the projects that inspire them. Snazzy Little Things is full of budget decorating ideas as well as general tips for home updates that will help you achieve the overall design you’re striving for.

Bookmark this decorating on a budget blog for projects that add value, as well as style, to your home.

Thrifty Décor Chick is one of the best decorating on a budget blogs for anyone with expensive taste and a small budget. Sarah, the writer behind Thrifty Décor Chick and a professional interior designer, uses her blog to illustrate ways to create affordable décor elements that look like expensive, trendy decorations. Her aesthetic favors crown molding, shades of grey and handmade accent pieces. From building your own shelves to shopping sales, this blog provides plenty of ways to save on home décor.

Bookmark for easy DIY decorations that look more expensive than they are.