The 15 Best Places To Interior Shop On A Budget
You’re all for IKEA and would never turn your back on it (because, have you even been to IKEA before if you didn’t order meatballs and gravy though?), but sometimes you want to branch out from the old Hemnes range, make your rental room feel more like a home and just up the interior game right?
You want quirky. Unique. Stylish. And more money to buy said quirky, unique and stylish pieces.
Which isn’t always possible.
So we pulled together the best places to interior shop on a budget and sure enough, you’ll be saying IKEA who? (unless you’re craving the meatballs, then don’t deprive yourself of them)
The Range
The Range’s ethos has been to bring great quality products at competitive prices, and they sure do that. So basically if you need anything, like anything, from cushions to bedding and nik-naks for your mantlepiece, then The Range is the place.
Wilkinsons
You can’t beat Wilkinsons, especially for all your toiletries, but take a walk down their home aisle and you might be a little surprised. From photo frames, to vases and lighting you’ll have no trouble kitting out your bedroom on a budget.
Hema
With prices as little as 50p, you’ll find yourself leaving Hema with bags and bags full of stuff you never thought you needed. Alongside cute bathroom accessories and quirky artwork, their tableware will be sure to impress your dinner party guests.
Home Sense
Prepare to get your browsing hands on in Home Sense, because there are lots of goodies to be found. They claim they’re 60% cheaper than other retailers, and boy do they have some beautiful pieces, including sculptures you never imagined in your home before…
George Living at Asda
Buying homeware with your weekly shop, almost doesn’t count (so we tell ourselves anyway), and George Living will have you adding many a home accessory to your trolley (you’ll need a trolley, trust us!). Plus their seasonal bedding is always a winner.
Sainsbury’s Home
Another supermarket, another opportunity to pretend it’s part of your weekly shop. Sainsbury’s home is cute and warming and everything you want for your home. There’s artificial plants, bedding, electronics and plenty of candles. You can never have enough candles.
Desenio
Home to prints and posters, Desenio is the ultimate place for the latest interior design trends with great prices. With such a variety to choose from you’ll instantly feel inspired, and wanting to create a wall gallery dedicated to all of the beautiful prints.
Dunelm Mill
The place that has everything. Dunelm Mill is really great if you’re on a tight budget, and even if you know priority is furniture, adding a few decorative accessories won’t set you back much at all, so pick up that vase and candlestick holder. It’s what makes a house a home.
Amazon
We all get that urge to do something immediately when an idea comes into our heads, but sometimes those ideas are at 2am when most shops are closed. Enter Amazon, where you can find quite some bargains from everything homeware (to everything else in between). Just prepare to scroll all of the pages…
Etsy
It’s always nice to support the independent businesses, and that’s why we love Etsy. Browse endless handmade gifts and unique pieces with prices to suit all budgets. And for those mug collectors, you’ll be in your element on Etsy!
Wayfair
A zillion things for home, across all styles and budgets, Wayfair have over 5000 brands! As an e-commerce company, you’ll be able to find furniture for a price that suits you, and with their Shop the Look section you’ll have no trouble if you’re short of inspiration and ideas for the home.
B&M Stores
A store you may have heard of from your folks, but B&M is the place of surprises (and delights). So whilst you’re picking up some cleaning products, and a big stash of sweets, take a trip down the homeware aisle for candles galore, nik-naks for your shelves and some furniture that you can’t resist.
H&M Home
We’re all for that simple minimalist look, and if there’s one place who does it so well, it’s H&M Home. Even if their styling may give you the urge to buy everything and recreate it just so, each of their pieces are timeless and understated. And you’ll soon be wondering why you didn’t own wire boxes sooner…
La Redoute
Most people know La Redoute as the place to get your work outfit, but actually, sitting pretty on their homeware pages, are endless pieces of furniture. From small home decor pieces to larger furniture for the bedroom, there’s so much choice for your home. In all of the good ways!
Local Charity Shop
Take a trip to your local charity shop / jumble sale, because you will most definitely be surprised by what you’ll find. With vintage and unique pieces on the rise, you’ll be able to nab yourself a telephone table or a retro sideboard that you’ve always dreamt of, but can’t quite afford from those higher end retail stores. As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Here’s to making those Changing Rooms dreams come true. You just gotta make sure you’ve found a rental property first…
