Making large-scale prints for your wall can be a very expensive endeavor, but Elsie at A Beautiful Mess discovered a way to blow up her favorite photos (we're talkin' poster size) on the cheap: black and white engineer prints, also known as draft prints or blueprint copies.

Thrift shopping doesn't need to be a last resort. Just ask Macklemore. And you can find way more than a velour jumpsuit at your local resale spot. When you need some new gear to outfit your home office, head to the thrift store (or the online equivalent, Etsy) first to find a bargain on pieces with cool vintage style like this cute little Czechoslovakian rotary phone above...

The gorgeous green swirls of malachite seem like they would be hard to replicate, but Jenny from Little Green Notebook made it work using just a little paint and imagination — with impressive results! Jump below to see the finished project...

Have you heard the news? Tokyo is pretty crowded. And since space is at such a premium, some renters are choosing to live in something called "share houses" in downtown Shibuya. If you are in any way claustrophobic, and don't want to hyperventilate, don't click to see the rest.

Gallery Wall Inspiration

With $200 to spend upfront and a large space to fill, I knew my vision of a gallery wall was not immediately attainable. I would be hard pressed to find just frames for this price, let alone mats and art. I took a different approach in order to spread the cost out over time and avoid rushing into buying pieces I didn't love.

Those beloved-but-worn salad bowls? The slightly scratched teak table you scored at an antique fair? Your 90-year-old wood floors? Make them shiny and new with one of these simple wood cleaning recipes (chances are you can make one with ingredients you already own.)

When I told my dear friends that I'd be moving to the prairies of Illinois, they were all excited for me, thrilled about the new adventures I'd be embarking upon. But whenever acquaintances hear I'm moving to the country, they immediately start listing all kinds of elaborate ways I can fill my apparently soon-to-be-empty days...

Having art on the walls is one of those little things that makes a house into a home. But how do you fill up your walls without spending lots of money? Buying lots of frames can add up, and big, statement-y pieces tend to be pricey. But never fear! In these videos from our archives, interior designer Rebecca Robertson shares some tips for sprucing up your walls — and getting a lot of bang for your buck.