Decorating your living space is vital in defining your sense of home and yourself. But with today’s high cost of living, it can sometimes be a stretch to find extra room in your budget to spend money on home decor. While shopping at some of the more high-end home stores or design studios might not be in the cards, there are still several options available that can allow you to truly make your space a reflection of your life.
The Ikea RouteIkea strikes a great balance between solid contemporary design, and great value. You can find anything and everything at this Swedish giant, and they generally offer their products across an array of styles—from rustic and county to sleek and modern—that suit almost every palate. Ikea also has more and more delivery options available, making them a great pick for the vehicle-less, and there are also installation and assembly services available these days, in case tiny Allen keys send you running.
VintageIf you are on a tight budget, but still want some truly unique pieces for your home, then you can’t go wrong with vintage. The past is awash with wonderful style, and wonderfully made pieces, and if you keep a keen eye and an open mind you can find some truly exceptional items. Antique stores can be quite expensive, but antique markets tend to be cheaper, as you can often haggle with vendors for a great price—especially near the day’s end when vendors are extra motivated to offload their goods. Another great option for vintage, and one that is more likely closer to home, is your neighborhood thrift or charity store. Stocked by the random largesse of donators, these Salvation Armies, St. Vincent de Pauls, or Bibles for Missions are all treasure troves for home décor items like paintings, pottery, plates, and curios.
The Sharing EconomyAnother budget friendly option for home decor is to take advantage of the increasingly growing sharing economy. There are more and more online spaces these days devoted to trading, and these can be wonderful places to pickup furniture, art, or anything at all for your apartment. Through sites like Bunz Trading Zone you can troll through the posts to see what’s on offer, or create a post of your own if you are looking for something in specific. Trading also has the added advantage of allowing you to offload something you might be keen to get rid of at the same time.
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