Getting a high-end look for less is all in the equilibrium; knowing where to splurge and where you can afford to cut a few corners.  Read on to see where you should invest and where you should consider price shopping:

Splurge:

The key to getting an overall rich-looking room is learning to invest in the room’s main items and bargain hunt for home accent pieces and smaller items.  

Before you begin shopping, think about your space as a whole.  Think about which furniture items you will be using everyday and which items will have limited use.  Living room sofas, dining room chairs and sleep systems are great examples of home furniture pieces that are often enjoyed daily and should be of a higher quality than items that don’t see as much use. Not only will these items receive more wear and tear then some of the other furniture in your home, but you and your guests will surely notice the difference quality makes since they are enjoyed so often. If you’ve ever slept on a ‘cheap’ mattress you can attest to this.

Save:

While it’s important to invest in a few focal furniture pieces, you should never have to spend big money on everything in your home. Working in cost effective home accent pieces is the surest way to ensure that your room design and budget keep in balance.

Place settings, bedding, paint, wall décor and bathroom accessories are all items that can usually be found for less. Remember to keep an eye out for end-of-the-season pricing and/or discontinued design collections.

Whether its hardware or hardwood the cost of labour associated with home renovations is usually quite expensive if you use a hired service.  Finding qualified friends to help with design projects is another great way to save, but be sure to give them a little something for all their hard work.

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