Recession Friendly Home Decorating Tips From The Flea Market

Janice Wee on Nov 10, 2008

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Don't you just love the flea market?

It is a treasure trove for the bargain hunter. You never know what you might discover in a flea market.

You could end up with an entire collection of postcards, or vases, or pressed flower portraits or rather intriguing works of art. All for amazingly low prices. One man's junk could well be your treasure. Perfect for recession time home decorating.

Who says cheap stuff must look cheap? If it fits in with your decor and you absolutely love it, buy it.

Okay, this can be tricky if your home is small and overcrowded. If that is the case, maybe you should sell stuff on the flea market instead of buying more. Still, you can always rotate the gorgeous finds and display some while keep the rest away safely in the storage cabinets, for when you get tired of the existing displays.

The trick is to go for themed buys. Think collections!

A dozen or more wooden postcard make quite a stunning bathroom display if they carry the same theme (e.g. seaside) and are grouped together in an aesthetically pleasing manner. An added bonus is that they give the occupant something to look at while doing his or her business.

A collection of flower pressings or drawings or same-themed artwork from the flea market can make the guest room a lot more interesting if they are framed up and arranged in an orderly manner on the walls.

Or you could cheat and get a kid's artwork. How to create a knock out display has some fun ideas to try out along that line.

You don't have to stick to the conventional. Exotic scarves and shawls and fabrics look gorgeous draped over a sofa or a bed. A collection of crystals or costume jewelry will look stunning when lit up in a glass cabinet. A collection of porcelain dishes look stunning displayed in such a cabinet too.

A glass cabinet comes to life when you fill it with pretty vases that complement one another. Or any themed collection of items for that matter. You don't need a masterpiece of a costly sculpture to make your home look special. Flea market buys can look amazing if you know how to use them.

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The author writes for the website: www.home-decor-ideas.com