Use black and white throughout the kitchen to accent the floor and add a splash of color wherever you see fit. Perhaps your furniture isn't in the best shape, but you love your floral-print couch. Make it the centerpiece in your room and add accessories and other furniture to match. One good piece can really make a room work. You can save money and find real bargains that can lead to a lot of decoration inspiration, perhaps by finding that one piece that pulls a room together or becomes the start of a theme in a room.
Thrift stores are great for finding cheap furniture and household accessories.
Flea markets often house some of the best finds, whether it's the iron bedstead you've been searching for or sheer curtains that would go perfectly in your dining room. Garage sales and estate sales alone could transform any room in your house on a shoestring budget. Get turned on to E-Bay, a decorator's dream come true. Think of it as one big flea market, with a big emphasis on collectors' items and vintage wares, and with thousands of items to choose from. On E-Bay, you can find that one missing piece that you've been searching the world for or you can furnish an entire home with all of your finds.