How to Save Money on Home Decor and Furnishings

New homeowners often struggle to furnish their home on a budget. Furniture and decor items can quickly add up in cost if purchasing expensive pieces.

There are plenty of ways you can save money without compromising style or quality with home decor, and here are a few strategies for getting started: 1. Shop Secondhand

1. Set a Budget

Furnishing a new home can be expensive. From hiring movers and cleaning out old apartments to upfront fees like security deposits and immediate repairs, the costs associated with moving can quickly add up.

Designers agree that it is vitally important to set a budget when purchasing furniture and decor for your new home. Doing so allows you to stay on track without going beyond what was planned and spending more than anticipated.

Shop home decor and furniture near the end of each season to save money. For example, if you need a patio set this fall when sales may offer their lowest possible price point.

2. Shop Secondhand

Thrift stores, antique shops and garage/estate sales can be an incredible source for furniture, decorative accessories and kitchenware at a fraction of their original costs. By being patient and smart in their hunts for secondhand goods, decorators's can score incredible finds at incredible bargains compared with purchasing brand new pieces.

Reusing items is another smart way to reduce costs on home furnishings while still getting the look you desire. Refinishing and reupholstering old pieces are great ways of stretching budgets while still getting desired looks.

If you're willing to put in the work, repurposing old dressers and end tables is often possible by painting them a vibrant color or switching out door handles and light pulls - small changes that add up quickly! Check Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist for deals - many people are downsizing, moving homes or redecorating and want their items out of landfills as soon as possible!

3. Look for Deals

Once your budget includes essential needs and lifestyle-specific items, patience will help you save on home decor. Keep an eye out for deals on larger-ticket items like beds, dining tables and chairs, sofas and rugs; check Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist for used items from people downsizing or moving; Wayfair also has stylish brand-name furniture at competitive prices.

At other retailers, such as Pottery Barn, shoppers can take advantage of "Open Box Deals" for returned items as well as clearance section savings to score mattresses and outdoor furniture at reduced costs at the end of season.

4. Shop Around

When shopping for home decor, it's essential to take your space and lifestyle into consideration. From more elaborate pieces for a luxurious aesthetic, to those designed simply to complete a room's ensemble - take your time shopping around - so as not to overspending.

Some retailers specialize in budget home decor. Pottery Barn provides traditional and farmhouse-inspired furnishings and accessories at reasonable prices, while Wayfair provides everything from headboards and lighting to outdoor furniture and rugs. And IKEA stores provide stylish but budget-conscious shoppers with their home decorating needs.

Are you on the hunt for a bargain? Consider visiting your favorite store's clearance section; you might just be amazed at what gems can be found there!

5. Shop Online

Furnishing and decorating a home can be expensive, but you don't have to go broke trying. Discount retailers and online marketplaces offer many items at reduced costs that you can use as decor in your home.

H&M may be best known for clothing, but their impressive home furnishings selection also includes rugs, bedding and decorative accents. H&M's website offers free shipping for orders of $119 or more and you can even sign up for their loyalty program to earn rewards and save.

HomeGoods, like TJ Maxx and Marshalls, offers an incredible selection of furniture, wall decor and affordable accent pieces at unbeatably affordable prices. Shop their website to take advantage of online deals or visit your local store to discover hidden gems - traditional farmhouse styles are all represented!

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