Best Places to Shop for Affordable Home Decor Online, According to Pro Designers
Good taste doesn’t have to break the bank.
When the dream home on our Pinterest boards meets the reality of our bank accounts, we have to get a little creative with our design plans. Even professional interior designers have to work within the constraints of a client’s budget. So to find the best sources for million-dollar decor at a price we can actually afford, we asked those who would know best: the design pros. Here, the interior designers behind the 2020 Real Simple Home (take the video tour here!) reveal their go-to sources for inexpensive (yet stylish) home decor—from vintage rugs to throw pillows. Let the online shopping commence.
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Urban Outfitters
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“Urban Outfitters has really developed an amazing home decor collection over the last few years,” says designer Joy Cho. “While they are meant for college students and young adults, the styles are on trend and chic and offer very affordable options when you’re not quite ready to invest in forever pieces just yet.”
What to look for: “They have beautiful and affordable dinnerware sets, modern rugs that are super affordable, and home decor accessories that mix in nicely with what you already have.”
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“My go-to is Etsy since I’m big on vintage shopping and you can find a huge range of stuff—from vintage grain sacks to be made into pillows to mid-century furniture,” says designer Max Humphrey. “I like that you’re supporting individual sellers and that vintage shopping is a form of sustainable shopping since it’s all about reuse.”
Brooklyn-based interior designer Kate Hamilton Gray also listed Etsy among her favorites. “You can find really fun custom lighting designs, some are made to order internationally and take a little time to get, but it’s reliable,” she explains.
