Decorating Cents

Do you ever feel like a piece you really want for a room is way out of budget? You've fallen in love, but the price is way to much to swallow. When that happens, I always try to find a piece that is very close to that style or color. I designed two different bedrooms below. Both are very similar, but the pieces are at much different price points. Spend bed $1599 nightstands $998 bench $479 blue pillows $496 striped pillows $156 lumbar pillow $119 lamps $636 rug $220 Total $4703 Save bed $719 nightstands $338 bench $172 blue pillows $44 striped pillows $92 lumbar pillow $68 lamps $312 rug $213 Total $1958 You can get the look you want without spending a ton of money. It may take some research to find the pieces, but you can get there. Both looks are beautiful. Which would you choose?

When designing a room or refreshing a space, you usually have a set amount of money you want to spend. Otherwise known as a budget! I know, I know. I hate that word too. But if you set a budget for yourself in the beginning, you are less likely to go over when buying for your space. I wanted to design a space with 2 different budgets in mind. Some people are savers and want to get the most bang for their buck while others may be willing to spend a little more to get the look they absolutely love. Save console table $127 baskets $27 x 2 lamp $45 vase $50 faux stems $8 x 2 mirror $60 beads $45 Total $394 Spend console table $499 basket $119 x 2 lamp $229 vase $69 faux stems $8 x 2 mirror $299 chain decor $58 Total $1408 Which look is your favorite? Are you a saver or a spender?