Buying a flat, that too in a city like Gurgaon is a big feat in itself. This is partly because finding a good apartment in the concrete maze of Gurgaon is quite challenging and secondly because buying an apartment in an urban metropolis like Gurgaon is quite expensive. Young couples buying their first home in the city usually end up pledging a large part of their salary to the EMIs and making huge initial investments in decorating the house. And as is obvious, they have to bear the financial strain for the next couple of years.
To avoid all the unnecessary financial strain after buying a house, many young people are nowadays opting for recycled and up-cycled products to decorate their homes. These options not only look great but are also easy on the pocket and make the space look quite quirky and exciting. Collated from all these new-age design inspirations, here are a few quick tips to decorate a new flat in Gurgaon on a budget.
De-Clutter: While the earlier generations used to take pride in having all kinds of goods and commodities in their home, people today do not appreciate all that clutter and prefer to stay light and de-clutter. As such, before moving into the new house from the old one, throwing out or simply giving away all the unused and ‘kept-for-later things’ will take care of the very first step to decorating the new home. De-cluttering not only frees up a lot of space but also eliminates all the boxed-up negative energy which is extremely important when starting afresh in a new home.
Un-Box: Every average Indian household has a plethora of things that are carefully stowed away in lofts and store rooms so they can be used on special occasions sometime later. Buying one of the best flats in Gurgaon is also a special event and a milestone and must be celebrated with all the good things. As such, the new house should be decorated with all the precious and beautiful vases, chandeliers, curios and such other things that are already present at home. There can be no alternative to a décor wherein everything that the homeowners love and cherish is out there for them to use and appreciate.
Go Green: Green plants perhaps make the best home décor pieces as they add vitality to every space, they are placed in. As such, instead of spending on expensive curios and table décor, it would be wiser and more cost-effective to buy indoor plants and place them in strategic locations across the house.
Make It Cosy and Homely: The apartment that has been bought is not just a place to live, it is ‘Home’ and home has to be where the heart and mind drift to for comfort. As such, instead of spending on plush furniture, it is always better to go for seating arrangements that are pocket friendly and add warmth to the place. Upcycling old blankets to make a window seat cushion, using old mattresses for the living room seating area, using old trunks for the centre table and more can give the whole space a cosy and warm look.
Shop Locally: Most people tend to ignore their local area markets and shop for products from big brands; completely ignoring the fact that it’s the same artisans who make the products for those big brands too. As such, shopping for the required furniture or décor from the local shops can also save a lot of money. There are some excellent markets in Gurgaon from where people can get home décor items dirt cheap.
Therefore, after having spent a huge sum on fulfilling their dream of owning one of the best flats in Gurgaon, people can always save a lot on the decorating part with these little tips.