Extreme makeover on a small budget

Do you have an Ikea store in your area? You may be able to check them online.
Other stores that always have good/great bargains and an interesting mix of items:

Pier 1 Imports
Ikea
Century 21
can't think of any others off the top of my head but don't forget those 2nd hand stores:
Salvation Army
Goodwill Industries
and any local 2nd hand/consignment shops, yard sales, garage sales, apartment sales, house sales...there's a whole world out there looking to get rid of their stuff. If you've got a "good eye", you can really make out like a bandit!!

I've shopped these places for YEARS and combined what I've found with some expensive, brand-new items. If you know how to "work it", it'll look like a million bucks...and you'll have paid a ridiculously low price for great looks! I learned from the best - other professional interior designers that were just starting out and NEEDED to have their place look as though they were not only successful, but reflect that they knew what they were doing.

and of course, There always good 'ol "Craig's List" and "Ebay"

It depends on the type of person you are. You may be the type who has to actually "see and touch" what you're about to buy. It really depends on what it is, what knowledge you already have about the product and your priorities. Hope this helps.

Go to it Girl! Smile

kimmey wrote:

I’ve recently purchased a house, but its need an extreme makeover. My budget is really tight. I've got 3 bathrooms, 4 bedroom house with a full but unfinished basement. Everything has to be changed including the floors in most of the house. Does anyone know any good stores I could buy cheep items for my house to renovate it. I know like home depot stores but those are costly. Do you have any good suggestions?

One of the best places for inexpensive wood floors is Lumber Liquidator. Here is a look at their websites.

http://www.lumberliquidators.com/home.jsp?gclid=CKP_ps3ilZUCFRoSFQodYU67AQ

Another good idea is to hit places that salvage old doors, lighting etc. We have gotten a few things at places like this.

Look in the clearance sections of home depot and lowes. You can usually get great deals here.

We are in the process of redoing our home that was built in 1925. I can give you one big piece of advice. Take it room by room. Don't do everything all at once. That can be exhausting and seem to take forever. With the room to room method you can see quick progress and it feels as if you are accomplishing something quickly.

I bought all my curtains online at wither smartbargins.com or overstock.com. They have FABULOUS deals from time to time. Also check out Brylane Home on line store. great deals on home decor, bedding etc. And from time to time they ahve buy now pay later! I have been buying great curtains from them as well. Some times as low as $6.oo a panel!

Good luck and have fun! Stew Face 2