Because not all deals are good deals.
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Who doesn’t love a great deal?
Buying furniture anddecor can be expensive, especially if youre trying to furnish an entire room.
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While these stores offer fantastic finds for certain items, it isnt a smart idea to scour every aisle.
Pillows
Interior designerKate Dawsonsadvice: Dont sleep on those discount pillows.
In my opinion, buying expensive pillows is just not worth the investment.
Fortunately, its easy to find deals on small decorative accents at your local discount chain.
All of these little pieces add thefinishing touchesto a space.
This is what really makes a room feel lived in and loved!
Coffee Table Books
Coffee table books can also cost as much as coffee makers these days.
So interior designer Valerie Darden ofBrexton Cole Interiorsloves to pick up coffee table books at discount stores.
Vases
Darden loves a good deal on a vase.
I recommend buying pretty vases at HomeGoods or T.J.Maxx.
I have seen some lovely glass and Chinoiserie vases for less than $20.
She suggests leveling them up withreal flowers, if possible.
Storage Baskets
I love the storage basket selection at T.J.Maxx and HomeGoods, says Darden.
The prices are fair and the baskets are very nice looking.
I use thewoven basketsin my own home to store throw blankets and my kids' extra toys.
It is an easy clean up and woven baskets add texture and warmth to any room.
Rugs
Rugs can be expensive.
So scoring a deal can be very helpful when designing on a budget.
Darden suggests scouting out rugs.
Bedding
While selection can be hit or miss, the bedding is always worth exploring.
But Dawson advises against this.
Invest your moneyin big pieces of furnituredont leave that up to these stores.
These items dont have the best quality wood or upholstery and may have not passed a product inspection.
Many of the faux florals donotlook real.
Plastic can’t replace the beauty of real flowers.
Faux florals also accumulatelots of dust.
