Shop these Affordable Home Decor Items to Instantly Transform Your Home
If you have a budget, it can be overwhelming to tackle decorating a room. Most of us have to build the design, one item at a time. This post is for you. Here are our top 15 home decor items that each, alone, will transform your room.
Pinch Pleat Linen Curtains
Click here to purchase these gorgeous affordable linen curtains. This design staple is an easy way to make your room look luxurious and tailored. These linen blend pinch pleat curtains normally would cost a fortune but Amazon has served up so many amazing options to allow those of us on a budget to buy them at a an affordable price. These window treatments have been used by designers for decades, and pinch pleat drapes in particular are seeing a resurgence as one of the top home design trends in 2023. Here are some tips when purchasing your pinch pleat curtains:
Buy double panels or a wider custom panel. The more width you can get the more dramatic of an impression. Most designers you see will cover a good amount of the wall with these gorgeous drapes to create an elevated design.
Purchase a sturdy curtain rod. These amazon curtains are heavy. The good news is they look like real linen and have a luxurious thickness to them. The weight may be too much with just a regular rod from Target, so you may want to consider something sturdier.
Make sure the length goes all the way to the floor. Even if your curtains bundle slightly on the floor, it’s better to bundle than to be too short.
2. Rustic Wooden Table
We love this rustic wooden coffee table from Anthropologie and this rustic wooden kiln dried dining table (that extends!) from Pottery Barn.
Whether you believe farmhouse is in or out, we believe you can never go wrong with investing in a rustic wooden table as the centerpiece of your design. Believe it or not, this particular design item will not usually break the bank. You even could get a wild hair and diy it yourself. When purchasing this staple home decor item, here are a few things to consider
Focus on the color of the wood. This is crucial. If the wooden table lends too orange or too gray, you will not get the rustic vibe. Read the comments of the product and you’ll usually find a picture of the actual piece.
The more natural the better. Don’t worry about the variations in real wood. Let it be as natural as possible. The feel of it will lend an incredible organic aesthetic to your room.
3. Large Wall Tapestry or Canvas Art
Click here to shop a super affordable vintage look tapestry on Amazon and here to purchase one of our favs from Anthropolgie.
One of our favorite designers for inspiration is Lauren Liess. Her designs truly feel like you bring the outside in and have an immediate sense of peace and home. The wall tapestry seems to be one of her go to home decor items as you will see in some of her designs. Art brings color, depth, substance, and intrigue to a room. This one piece will literally transform your space. Start with a large piece and build around it. How to do it right:
Neutrals and earth tones seem to translate best. This piece is not as polished as the rest, and for good reason. Adding a wall tapestry in your room will elevate your room, but we don’t want it to be too distracting.
Consider the texture of the piece. Go for a worn matte look rather than glossy. Do your best to make it large and centered above a piece of furniture. These aren’t the best choices for gallery walls, but more as the focal point.
