After living in a renovated garage for 7 years, moving into the home my husband Sean built was a dream come true—but I had NO IDEA how to decorate it without breaking the bank! These 10 simple, budget-friendly decorating tricks completely transformed our space from "just moved in" to "wow, how can I afford this?" (Spoiler: you can!) ❤ Subscribe to my channel for more DIY ideas: http://youtube.com/thediymommy?sub_confirmation=1 ⚡️ FREE DECORATING CHALLENGE ⚡️ Join my FREE 10-Day Shop Your Home Challenge and completely refresh your space using what you already own: https://cozydiyhome.com/shopyourhome/ 👇 TIMESTAMPS 👇 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Game-changing lighting trick 02:27 - Budget textile magic 03:41 - Shelf styling secrets 04:45 - The power of selective paint 05:52 - Plants that won't die 06:34 - Conversation-starting furniture arrangement 07:20 - Hardware upgrades that look custom 08:49 - My seasonal art hack 09:52 - Surface styling formula 11:08 - The "invisible" decor trick everyone notices ✨ None of these tips require special skills, expensive tools, or endless time! Just simple changes that make a HUGE difference. 🛒 PRODUCT LINKS 🛒 Some of these links are affiliate links where I receive a small commission. My favourite antique brass look hardware: https://geni.us/vpRxS1 My favorite smart bulbs: https://geni.us/1KUTu The paint colors from this video: Behr Pastoral (green in office), Behr Black Evergreen (front door), Valspar Mint Frost (sideboard), Behr Blackberry Mocha (desk) Affordable Amazon art prints: https://geni.us/MruBR My DIY Home Printable Wall Art Pack: https://cozyprairielinens.com/products/cozy-diy-home-printable-wall-art-pack-digital-download FREE downloadable botanical art: https://cozydiyhome.com/how-to-find-free-vintage-botanical-art-to-print-at-home/ Find more of my favourites in my Amazon shops! 🛒Shop my Cozy Prairie Linens products here: https://cozyprairielinens.com 🛒Shop all my favourite Amazon USA products here: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/TheDIYMommyUS 🛒 Shop all my favourite Amazon CANADA products here: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/TheDIYMommy ✨In case you missed it, The DIY Mommy is now COZY DIY HOME! Check out my announcement video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTmGxZ09xTk 🌟 RELATED VIDEOS 🌟 How I Organize My Space: https://youtu.be/v_bwUa65hWM Budget Living Room Makeover: https://youtu.be/-W78jriotjc 10 Curtain Mistakes & How to Fix Them: https://youtu.be/T9nKVV4-wTQ 📱 FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cozydiyhome TikTok: https://tiktok.com/cozydiyhome Blog: https://cozydiyhome.com 🏠 MY STORY 🏠 Sean and I spent 7 years living in a renovated garage before moving into the home he built with his own hands. I've learned that beautiful spaces don't require a designer budget—just intentional choices and a few insider tricks! #diy #homedecor #BudgetDecorating #InteriorDesign #DIYhome #DecoratingTips #BudgetDecor