How Interior Designers Look for a Steal


We could all use a refresh this spring and what better way to give yourself that new start than by sprucing up your space? Before you start mood boarding and adding inspiration to your Pinterest, it’s important to hone in on a budget. Now, for those who think this will hold back the look and feel of your place, guess again. We chatted with top notch designers who have solid recommendations for sourcing quality, affordable home design.

Keep scrolling and you’ll find hot tips from creatives including well-known jeweler Ben Baller, HGTV star Taniya Nayak, and more. You’ll truly be impressed and inspired by their secrets, so much that it’ll completely change the way you decorate. They’re sharing everything from where they shop to their go-to budget-friendly items. Take notes and we guarantee you’ll be able to do more for a whole lot less than you think.

Stick to Dried Flowers and Old Photos

Flowers can brighten things up in an instant, but they fade just as fast. To avoid having to buy new ones every couple of weeks, The Rockaway Hotel’s Managing Partner Michi Jigarjian saves money by going with dried arrangements. “Procuring dried flower arrangements from your local florist is an easy and long-lasting method to enhance a room or tablescape,” she told Clever.

Beyond blooms, digging up old photos and hanging them up is a cost-effective strategy for taking on a transformation. “Position vintage photographs next to contemporary pieces in a salon-style hang,” she adds. “The photos and artwork in the hotel’s onsite restaurant Margie’s is named in honor of our founder Margie Murphy and the way we put them up is dramatic and didn’t cost much.”

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Neutrals With a Side of Texture

An eye-catching pairing of neutrals is the trick for Napa’s five-star Auberge du Soleil hotel. And while a good portion of the property is set up with custom furniture and fabrics, lead designer Suzanne…