Decorating your home can get expensive, especially if you\u2019re working with a smaller budget. That\u2019s why interior designer Megan (@ahousetohomey) recently shared her tips on what\u2019s worth saving on and where it makes sense to splurge when styling your space.<\/p>\n
In her video, Megan breaks down exactly which pieces you should invest in and which ones you can cut costs on, and some of her \u201csave\u201d suggestions might just surprise you!<\/p>\n
Do you agree with what Megan<\/a> shared? We were glad to hear that she recommends saving on artwork<\/a>, which can get very pricey, and even listed a few sites of where you can find quality prints that you can frame yourself.<\/p>\n Rugs are so expensive<\/a>! But if you’re having to keep repurchasing cheap ones, you might as well save up for a good one that will last for years to come.<\/p>\n Related: Interior Designer Shares Lighting Mistakes That Can Make Your Home Look \u2018Cheap’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Other Ways to Save Money When Styling Your Home<\/p>\n Commenters had some great suggestions for how to save money when purchasing furniture and decor for your home. Like @Petitemamawithcoffee who shared, “Marketplace is where it’s at! Quality antique furniture<\/a> made of real wood!”<\/p>\n @Mariah saved big in the bedroom<\/a>, “My headboard is literally a piece of plywood I stained dark and hung on my wall, and it was cheap, and I love it!”<\/p>\n Commenter @Emerson_Bornhoft said, “Yes!!! We bought a cheap rug for our living room not even 6 months ago and it has already faded so bad and has a hole in it! That was $200 down the drain\u2026 also, if I might add, don\u2019t buy washable rugs they suck!”<\/p>\n @Lady T also made a great point, “Another thing that I can add, lighting fixtures<\/a>. I can\u2019t tell you how many houses I walk in at a listing appointment, and they have mismatched fixtures: some gold, some bronze, some old and some new… ugh!” Lighting can definitely make or break the look and feel of a room!<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade Home & Garden<\/a> on Aug 31, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade Home & Garden as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n