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Accessories (continued)
a. Specialty “discount” stores like Marshalls, Kirkland’s, Tuesday Morning, etc. often have really nice accessories at discount prices. It is just a matter of continuously looking until you find that perfect accessory. Selections are always changing so check back often.
b. Wal-
c. Home improvement centers, like Lowe’s and Home Depot, can be a great place to purchase lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and even lamps. Sometimes, they even offer mirrors that may be ideal for your home. Their prices are generally hard to beat on these items. Watch for sales.
d. Antique shops, flea markets and craft shows may also have a myriad of accessories for your home. Sometimes prices and quality are very reasonable, and sometimes they are not. Make sure you bargain for a better price. And check carefully before you purchase, because returns are either not allowed or not possible, as is the case with traveling craft shows.
e. Thrift stores and yard sales can also be a great place to shop for accessories. You never know what you might find.
Shades, blinds, shutters, and drapes can be incredibly expensive. Wallpaper, which can make a home more a reflection of your personality, can also become a very expensive proposition. But there are ways to reduce cost.
1. Consider the following sources for shades, blinds and shutters.
a. For standard shades and blinds, for standard sized windows, it is hard to beat
the prices available at Wal-
b. If your windows are not standard size, or you want something a little nicer, try the major home improvement stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot. Standard sized and quality shades and blinds are available for immediate purchase in the store. But you can also custom order blinds and shutters if desired.
c. Blinds, shades and shutters can also be ordered from many companies available locally. These companies will come to your home, show you many options and measure for exact fit. They will also install your order when it arrives. While not inexpensive, they do have products available that will not “break the bank” and may even be as affordable as some of the special orders available at home improvement stores.
d. J.C. Penney also sells some shades, blinds and shutters, both in-
2. Consider the following sources for curtains and drapes.
a. Wal-
b. Specialty “discount” stores like Marshalls, Tuesday Morning, etc. often have
pre-
c. J.C. Penney, Linens N Things, Bed Bath & Beyond and other home goods stores also
carry pre-
d. If you cannot find pre-
e. An alternative to a custom drape company is purchasing the material you want
for your drapes and having them tailored by a local seamstress. This is a relatively
easy thing to do. Just visit stores that sell fabric and decide what fabric is right
for you. Many of these stores also have examples of different curtain and drapery
designs that you can consider. These stores also usually have a list of local seamstresses
that they will recommend. Just contact a few seamstresses and arrange for a meeting
to decide if their capabilities and price will work for you. Make sure to get references
before you make a final decision. The seamstress will use your window measurements
to tell you how much fabric you need to purchase. If you locate a good seamstress,
the whole process is quite easy, and will probably be a lot less expensive than purchasing
the exact same draperies from a custom-
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