Decorating on a dime is easy with these six tips from Ashley Furniture

FALLBROOK – When a home is in need of a fresh new look, but the owners’ budget can’t take a hit, they don’t need to despair. Some of the most dramatic changes they can make don’t have to cost a lot of money. Here are six relatively inexpensive decorating ideas that will bring out their home’s style and personality:

1. Improving the lighting helps. Home designs shouldn’t be in the dark; lighting is a cost-effective way to transform dreary, dark rooms into bright, warm inviting spaces. Updating old lamps with newer, more stylish versions, hanging cylinder pendants, painting or brightening...