How pillows and window treatments are priced are a mystery to many consumers. How can you get a pillow at Target for $20, but designer companies, like Eastern Accents and Lacefield Designs have the gall to charge $200 for one pillow!! Is that $200 pillow really 10x better than the $20 pillow? Maybe. A lot […]
“Better” Interior Design Project
What exactly is a mid-range design budget? And what are the differences between a mid-range budget and a budget-friendly budget? Here’s the thing mid-range isn’t just about the amount of money spent, but the mix of goods used in the project. Typically, a mid-range budget project will still have a mix of ready made, custom, […]
Interior Designer Undercover: The “Good” Budget
“The key to happiness is low expectations… Lower… Nope, even lower… There you go” Ramblin’ Mama When it comes to “budget-friendly” interior design budgets, I can’t agree with Ramblin’ Mama more. You must alter your expectations. In the case of “budget-friendly” budgets, it may mean raising your expectations of what the actual costs of an […]
Cost of Accent Chairs: How Much Should I Spend?
This week I’m going to be talking about the cost of accent chairs. If you are at all familiar with my “How Much Should I Spend…” series you know that it’s really about getting the best bang for your buck. If you regularly read my blog, you also know that I am ALL about quality. […]
Bathroom Remodel: Tips for Planning Your Budget
Bathroom Remodel Budget Bathroom remodeling budgets may seem like a mystery. Budget is the “B” word of remodeling. In last week’s installment, I talked about three key questions you need to ask yourself before starting a bathroom remodel. This week, I want to talk about planning your bathroom budget and thinking about where you might […]
3 Tips for Selecting Counter Surfaces
If you’ve been thinking about remodeling or updating your kitchen you’ve probably been wondering about counter tops… What’s in? What’s too trendy? What’s best? How much will it cost? And how much should I spend? Yeah, that last one kind of hangs heavy. You’ve probably worried that you’ll spend too much. Or that the style […]
How Much Should I Spend on a Sofa?
How much should I spend on …. a Sofa? You know the old saying “you get what you pay for?” When it comes to selecting furniture, a truer statement has never been said. Well… to a point. Sure there are some brands in furniture for which you will be paying for the name (I see […]
Tips for Planning Your Bathroom Remodel Budget
Planning a Bathroom Remodel Budget If you’ve ever considered a bathroom remodel, you may have wondered why it costs so much. Is it worth it? Or is it just money down the toilet? That depends. In this post I’m going to review the budget of my recent bathroom remodeling project. You can learn more about […]
