Congratulations, you bought a house! Now you need to decorate it to your liking and really make it a home. Finding money in your budget may be difficult. Chances are, you probably have your basic furniture needs together – at least a place to sleep, eat and sit. As you pull your home together, you will want to add some aesthetic and decorative touches. With all the shopping options, both brick and mortar as well as online, it is probably fair to say that getting “stuff” for your house has never been easier.
A Click Away
Here is a short list of retailers where you just might find the perfect pieces to pull your home together:
- Wayfair – Wayfair is an online-only retailer, with furniture pieces from many major brands at an affordable price.
- H&M – H&M doesn’t offer furniture, but they have trendy items and reasonably priced storage options with their home line.
- Uncommon Goods – They offer interesting choices from handmade accent pieces to customizable options for your pet or your state.
- Pier 1 Imports – Pier 1 offers large furniture pieces as well as accent items. They will even help you find what you want based on a certain color scheme.
- Crate and Kids – This is a great resource if you are decorating a nursery or a child’s bedroom. They even have a baby registry!
- Kirkland’s – Kirkland’s has retail locations in more than 30 states, so you may be able to find a store near you to get exactly what you want. They even have a “Clearance and Specials” option on their website so you can shop within your budget.
- One King’s Lane – Membership has its perks! This free, member-only site has new sales daily, and offers accessories and furniture at discounted prices.
- World Market – World Market offers goods made with international flair. You can find hand-woven baskets from Bali and pottery from Portugal.
Vintage Picks
Everything old can be made new again in your home. Budget-conscious homeowners often find some of their favorite pieces at thrift stores, antique shops and even places like Habit for Humanity Re-Stores. Classic, period pieces can be chic and stylish and really add a personal signature to your new residence.
If you are looking for something along the lines of artsy, hip and creative, check out Charish, for vintage, online furnishings! Bring out your inner artist and shop global artist on Society6, or Urban Outfitters for Bohemian stylings.
Spend Big on Big and Small on Small
As you furnish your home, you are probably going to choose some basic statement pieces, like a sofa that is really comfortable, a dining set that is striking, and a stunning bed set. These items will probably cost a pretty penny. But when it comes to things like accent pillows and some affordable art to hang on the wall and place on shelves – you can afford to spend small and still have a great aesthetic impact.
