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Do you dream of having enough money to create awe-inspiring settings in your home to rival all the rich, elegant interiors you see in all those design magazines? The truth is, most people aren't going to have the budget or resources needed to create such a sumptuous look. But what it takes to make a room both eye-catching and inviting isn't money, but just a little of your own unique personality.

Elegance without Expense
It's a common misperception that one must spend a ton of money on new furniture, flooring, wall hangings, and so on, in order to transform the look of a room. But you don't have to spend tens of thousands of dollars in order to create a dramatic look. Rather, you can create a look that rivals any home decorating dream house for just a few hundred.

Make It Your Own
For starters, make sure you're incorporating some of your own personality into the décor. Many people decorate their homes according to the latest trends or what they think others will like. What they end up with isn't the look they really wanted.

The bottom line is that if your décor isn't personal enough, it's going to look a little contrived: from those pictures that don't have any personal meaning, to bland-colored walls and windows without any impact. All that “stuff” is there to make your home look exquisite, but somehow it just doesn't work.

Create a Bold, Dramatic Look
Beside incorporating your own unique personality into your décor, what other steps can you take? Start by creating the atmosphere you desire with paint. If you're looking for a bold, dramatic look, choose a color scheme consisting of up to 5 shades of burgundy, forest, and navy. You just want to make sure the color scheme you choose blends well with the color of your existing furniture. Paint the walls, the lightest shade and the baseboards, the darkest.

You can add some rich window coverings and a few wall hangings, which you can make yourself for almost nothing. For instance, you can use satin bed sheets to create some beautiful swag curtains. A great place to find unusual accents is a flea market. You can even have your children do some finger painting, using colors that complement the décor. Mat their work, and you'll end up with some abstract wall hangings that are wonderfully colorful.

Let the Energy Flow
You can also create an energetic and refreshing look in your home. Again, here you would use several shades of paint, but you want to make these colors electric. Bright greens, peach shades, and burnt orange is one color combination that's wonderful when mixed together. Find a straw-colored woven rug for the floor. You might also want to choose some simple botanical groupings to display on the walls or even on a oak dresser.

Furnishings should be light-stay away from anything bulky or oversized. Furnishings, like wooden coffee tables or wood tv stands, should be light-colored and basic and design. You can use wooden shutters on the windows, or if you prefer, you can create your own curtains using a sheer material. Imagine the possibilities, and concentrate on a look that appeals to you.

Add Some Contrast
No matter what look you're going for, contrast can make things much more interesting. Mixing floral patterns with stripes and plaids used to be a big no-no, but now it's the thing to do! You can really add a wow factor to your décor by mixing things up, as long as you keep it within your color boundaries.

Creating a one-of-a-kind look on a shoestring budget is completely within the realm of possibility. Just take your unique personality and blend it with a little imagination to create a fabulous décor.