A dining room improvement project can be a way of creating a new style in your home. To save more money, you may consider doing everything yourself instead of hiring an interior designer. Consider these tips on how you can stretch your budget when decorating your dining room.

1. Cover the dining table with inexpensive plastic or fabric to hide any ugly surfaces: it will also create a new look for the dining area.

2. Look for discount sales or bargain sales for materials you can use in decorating the dining room. You should be experimental and innovative with the materials available to minimize the expenses.

3. Consider comparing the prices of the tools and materials to be purchased. There are materials and items available that may be affordable and appropriate for your budget.

4. You might stencil the design of a concrete wall instead of purchasing expensive wallpaper. Use a brush and attractive colored paint.

5. Inexpensive accessories may be used to change the whole appearance of the dining area. Add candles and candleholders to provide the area with a different look and feel. Minimize the use of lamps and chandelier which consume more electricity by being sure to turn off the lights when everybody is through using dining table.

6. You can create and add a fold-down shelf on the wall which will serve as the buffet service area for the dining room. All spaces in the area should be maximized and used properly.

7. Add plants near the dining table to fill any empty spaces. Furniture sets may be placed to cover wall areas that are not painted.

8. You can purchase inexpensive dining chairs to replace the old ones or recycle and repair the old chairs yourself. Paint and varnish can be used to cover up the old wood surfaces.

9. It is not necessary to buy all of the materials for the dining area at the same time. Determine which materials or accessories need replacement. Make sure all materials that are purchased are durable and affordable.

To save money, you should decide what things are necessary. You should maximize the space and use any available items in your house that can be used to decorate the dining area.

Bill McRea is the publisher of