Decorate your Digs on a Budget

Whether you live at home, at res, at a digs, or in your own place, you want your space to look good. But everything is expensive, especially in this economy. Luckily there’s always a way to jazz up your room/s without spending too much cash. Let’s show you how.

Work

Panda Pen Holder CottonOn.com R149.99

You’ll need a place to work from, so hopefully you have a desk and chair, even if they are in a tiny corner. We know that writing is so archaic, but it doesn’t hurt to have stationery and a cute place to store it in. This panda pen holder is a playful addition to an otherwise serious space.

Sleep

Photographic Insta Palm Duvet Cover Set Mr. Price Home R399.99

You’ll have a lot of long and hectic days, so your space should be a refuge once you enter it. Throwing yourself onto the bed at the end of the day is sometimes necessary, and it’s even better if your duvet cover is jazzy, such as this one, which looks like a holiday.

Eat

Storage Canister Sheet Street R49.99

Architect Louis Sullivan might have said “form follows function”, but that doesn’t mean functional objects have to be uninteresting and boring. Storage containers and canisters are an easy way to decorate your kitchen – just look at this cute red baby, made for tea lovers.

Shower

Diamond Bathmat Sixth Floor on Superbalist R299

Let’s be honest – bathrooms aren’t sexy nor are they interesting. But that doesn’t mean you should abandon them completely when it comes to décor. One easy way to make something practical add aesthetic beauty to the space is through a funky bathmat.

Chill

Printed Abstract Wall Art Mr. Price Home R59.99

You may not have money for that Nelson Makamo or Mark Rothko yet, but that doesn’t mean your walls have to be bare. Add a splash of life with small artworks, such as this colourful, 40x40cm abstract piece. Buy a handful of them to beautify your space even more.

Plant

Bamboo Palm Stodels R59.95

Who doesn’t love plants? They look beautiful and bring freshness to any space – plus, you can talk to them. Aside from making the air cleaner, plants can also go anywhere: your bedroom, your kitchen and even in your bathroom. Just don’t forget to water them.

*Prices correct at time of going to print