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10 Tips for Decorating on a Budget

You don't need to spend a lot of money to get a lot of style in return. Check out design expert Susanna Salk's best tips that offer big impact for little budgets.

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2. Rethink What You Have

It costs nothing to reassess what your room already looks like. Why not move a few pieces around? Sometimes a fresh approach encourages you to get rid of tired pieces that drag your space down. Do you really need everything you see? Does everything have a purpose and a special meaning to you? If not, then give it away. I promise, less is more.

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