Decorating on a Budget: Making a Store

 

By Wiggles Pig

Readers, have you ever thought about making your own store? It can be a big endeavor, but if you start small and plan carefully, you’ll be able to create an inviting space to display your wares and still have enough left over to go shopping yourself. I recently worked with a client to design this light, cheerful store that is also light on the budget.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are extra costs involved in planning a store so we gave ourselves a budget of 4000 KC – enough to cover the costs of stocking our shop without being excessive. My first step was to purchase some store displays from the W Shop. Although they used up the bulk of our KinzCash, they are a necessity for creating attractive displays. I had to compromise though – at 1100 KC, the Bottled Goods Display would just have to wait for now. I did however go for the Delicious Store Desserts Display (550 KC), the Snack Sampling Station (600 KC), the Store Checkout Counter (600 KC), the Top Shelf Store Ladder (350 KC) and the Waxed Cheese Display (400 KC).

Now I had to start conserving. Luckily, inspired by the fresh greens of my store displays, I found the Conservatory wallpaper which complemented it perfectly – and it was only 100 KC! In keeping with the outdoorsy feel of the greenery, the natural stone Wizard flooring was a lovely touch and the price tag was lovely too – only 125 KC.

One final splurge was a couple of Fresh Glass tables at 375 KC. They were costly, but I needed a bit more display space and they coordinated perfectly with the Store accessories and the leafy greens in the wallpaper.

With a few plants, a Rattan Toy Box for storage and a half Tatami mat, we were ready for business. And with our shrewd budgeting skills, I think my client is off to a prosperous start!

127 Responses to Decorating on a Budget: Making a Store

  1. Homy House Builder says:

    I think this room is a great excample of a place where you could ADD things. If you’re willing to spend more Kinzcash, and have a greater amount, try adding some more of the store displays, and but a few tables that may look good with the theme. Buy some toys, like crayons and plushies and place them on the table, here’s your first display. Next try buying more tables and books. Place the books on the table. Now you have another cute display! For people who have less Kinzcash: Try cheaper toys, and buy a cute, storage box. Fill box with toys, and here is a nice display with storage!

  2. YelloKat31608 says:

    ok…..why are they showing may makeovr stuff?!? it’s soo confusing.

  3. Anberlin says:

    Me not like.

  4. fairy says:

    Oh, I better start earning some kinzcash LOL. I earn the most kinzcash when I play eager beaver, if you get to level 15 you can get over 300 kc. Just saying!

  5. sydney says:

    I might use the idea for my room

  6. Abbey says:

    I love this room because you can buy your own stuff.

  7. luck766 says:

    HELLO PEOPLES WAT R U DOING???

  8. ashton says:

    i would love to

  9. Tumble says:

    I love the green,but it looks really sparse inside the store.I wish Wiggles decorated it more.Otherwise,I like the store that Wiggles created.

  10. Haircolour777 says:

    cool. Please add me. Name is Haircolour. Don’t laugh at the name plz don’t question the name. It’s the only one I could find open. So leave it alone.

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