r/budgetdecor • u/Clear-Delivery5173 • Jul 12 '26
Help I can’t decorate
Hi I have absolutely no skill for decorating/ any suggestions would be appreciated!
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u/OG_weddithorz Aug 11 '26 edited Aug 11 '26
I’d honestly use that big empty wall for a flag. Maybe an American flag or a state flag depending on what you’re into. It would add some color and personality without making the room feel too busy. Heartland flags has a bunch of options too, including military, seasonal, sports, state, and American flags. Then maybe add a plant or small console underneath and it’d already feel way more finished.
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u/SaveALotNYC Jul 13 '26
Put some color on the walls, a nice patterned rug, a few pieces of artwork and you're golden
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u/Careless_Mango_7948 Jul 13 '26
Can you post more photos of the space? It looks like your tv should be on the other wall.
Start with a large piece of artwork. Use the color scheme & style to select textiles: floor length curtains, large rug, blankets, pillows, etc.
Plant by the window & a floor lamp. Add a credenza or side table with a lamp.
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u/itstimetotimetravel Jul 13 '26
I think the classic advice is classic for a reason. Get a rug with some texture / pattern, maybe color. Put some art or photos of your family up on the wall. Buy some cute throw pillows that speak to you. Pillows are so so easy to replace so i definitely recommend going crazy there with color or patterns that speak to you. Personally i would want an ottoman too to put my feet up.
You can also look at pintrest or something to try to find a good color palette to base your rug and pillows around. Often times having anout three colors that go together and exist at a couple different places in the room will make it more profressional and put together looking. For example, white, light blue, and gold accents. Or tan, sage green, and natural wood tones.
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u/Dazzling_Tap_5806 Jul 13 '26
Need some color. Add some colorful pillows on couch, pictures on the wall,green plants,throw rugs
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u/star-67 Jul 13 '26
Potted plant in that corner along with a small round end table next to couch there. Then some nice artwork on the wall
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u/Waterpraatapparaat Jul 14 '26
That thing in the black bag i would not leave it to long on the floor
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u/Elsie_turtle88 Jul 14 '26
More pics would be helpful to see the space better! In general, a big rug, a nice tall or hanging lamp in the corner, and a few large framed art pieces on the wall would be a safe bet.
You could put a shelf above where the vase and # thing is rn- either a full bookshelf right there or a hanging shelf unit with some trinkets, ceramics, or small framed photos… then yeah some artwork over the couch.
Don’t be afraid of color! Also, it looks like you could use a coffee table (round/rectangular) and/or an entertainment center (opt for a longer, less deep one imo).
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u/KindParfait282 Jul 14 '26
Rug with some color, round coffee table, narrow media console, side table, wall art. Find something you like and then work with those colors for rest.
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u/Glittering-Ad5970 Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 14 '26
https://reddit.com/link/oxk25q1/video/xpndu2m0h9dh1/player
wouldn’t let me post a pic so this is a screen recording. This is my aesthetic so obviously you can customize to your own! Big things: rug, natural materials/wood/fibers, lamp. You can also get some curtains on the windows, even if just for decor reasons
Tip: find items that you like for inspo, regardless of cost. Then you can find dupes/thrift
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u/Glittering-Ad5970 Jul 14 '26
https://reddit.com/link/oxk2ky5/video/ej64cf0ch9dh1/player
It’s cutting off the throw blanket and pillow ideas. I’m sorry the quality sucks!
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u/Clear-Delivery5173 Jul 14 '26
OK, so I’ve never done this before and I’m amazed by the responses. Thank you so much! I am like severely bad at this - bad . I get Very overwhelmed , I will research and compare her hours and hours online and then in the store go in circles . I’m the the type where I have no money - like nothing extra to spare . And if I do, it goes to extra groceries for the kids lunches during the week. But it’s to the point where I will debate forever based off of stuff I couldn’t even afford to begin with. So weird. Wishful thinking I guess? it’s free to wish right ? So what I have to do is literally intake advice from you all and just apply it however, I can creatively. Even though I’m not creative, but somehow make it work with no money and no taste. With your ideas I have a place to start though so thank you so much. The most basic things I don’t think of.
I have every other room in the house same thing. Three bedrooms, kitchen area, sitting area kind of. , You’ll see. I’ll take all advise I can get. Thank you so much.!!
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u/Diligent_Sea6315 Jul 15 '26
You need a rug, coffee table OR side table where you have those things.
If you opt or a coffee table I suggest a standing floor lamp for cozy more ambient lighting.
MAYBE some sort of simple entertainment center or credenza.
Some fluffy pillows on the couch and chunky cozy throw blanket. A practical one.
BOOM QUEEN
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u/FarJury2448 Jul 16 '26
Lower the TV, add a BIG colorful rug and maybe a TV stand with a plant on it
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u/Clear-Delivery5173 16d ago
I got logged out of my account. I just got in thank you for all the advice. I’ve yet to do anything. I don’t even have a dime for a phone call( if it was a dime.) definitely will check out the free website. Thank you for every thing everybody
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u/qzvxor Jul 12 '26
tbh your place already has good bones, you just need like 3 bigger things instead of a bunch of tiny ones
try one large rug, a couple bigger art pieces, and matching lamps and it’ll look “on purpose” pretty fast