You don't need to have a fat pocket to achieve the home of your dreams - too good to be true? Well, it's just a matter of being smart and finding sneaky solutions to make your space look like a million bucks!
Here are 5 expensive design ideas and their cheap alternatives according to Apartment Therapy:
Upholstered furniture
Looking for a beautiful sofa on a budget? Then you should definitely keep the word "brand new" off the list. Instead, go to vintage shops or even Craigslist to find a couch that you can have re-upholstered in a fabric of your choice. This is one of the cheap design ideas that you can apply to have that stunning piece in your room without breaking the bank.
Lovely dining chairs
Forget about going matchy-matchy. Find really nice pieces (you can splurge on these) for both ends of the table and go for budget-friendly pieces to put in the middle.
Oversized artwork for a whole wall
There are plenty of design ideas that you can use to give that big blank wall life instead of going for a huge artwork that will hurt your budget. For instance, instead of one piece, create a mosaic of smaller (and cheaper pieces) and with your creativity and eye for design, it could look just as strong and stunning as an expensive piece of art.
Custom-framed pieces
If you have beautiful pieces in unusual sizes that you would love to have framed but the thought of custom-framing is already bursting your bubble, try visiting your local craft store to get a custom mat cut and a frame off the shelf.
Big, beautiful rug
You find a beautiful rug that would look perfect in your space but the size that's big enough for your room is insanely priced. Great design ideas can't be tamed; so get a cheaper sisal rug in a size that you need and get that rug you like in a smaller size and layer it on top. Not only will you save money, you will also add a bit of interest and texture to your room.
