Paige Smith | Online Editor

Whether it is your first time living alone or living with roommates decorating is always a quick and sometimes can be a heated topic when different opinions arise.

How do you make your living space aesthetically pleasing with a small budget?

There are a few key and interesting ways to do so. From previous experience, creating decorations with spending little to no money was easier than planned.

From the help of  we were able to create fun, memorable, and inexpensive designs that worked just as well in our dorm room and apartment.

Magazine Word Clippings

First, find a lyric or quote that you like. Then cut out the letters to it out of old magazines. After you have them, tape or pin them to your wall. It is a creative and fun night for all the roommates to enjoy.

Photo Collages

Whether the photos are from high school, family outings or a photo shoot  you did with your hall, placing the photos in a fun symbol or placement can make any room light up. Guests will also love looking at the photos and the creative way you placed them!

Lights

Stringing lights across the room can make the ambience of the room relaxed and fun. These can be purchased at inexpensive prices and can be used year-round.

While these are just a few different options there are many other ways and things to do in order to save money and decorate your living space on a small budget.