living room

During the past two months, I’ve received over 20 home catalogs as we look for furniture to furnish a full second level (we’re currently in a one-bedroom apartment). And as I look through these different catalogs, I can’t help but think, “Why is this stuff so expensive?”

But I am a conscious consumer so I’ve been bookmarking and keeping track of the general themes I like. Like my looks for less, I am starting a new series Home for Less — where I look at rooms I love from these catalogs and make them up without spending a ton! Here is my first one.

The base total for this rooms is $9,413 and this doesn’t include all accent decor. With shopping around a bit, I was able to find complementary options that were half the price.

• Pottery Barn Sofa $899
• Pottery Barn Chair $599
• Moroccan Pouf $130
• World Market Coffee Table $229
• Pier One Kubu Mirror $200
• World Market Chandelier $200
• Square Lacquer Tray $34
• Madison Stripe Pillow, $43
• Target White Pillow $20
• DENY Yellow Pillow $39
• Target Navy Applique Pillow $25

Total: $2,216

Total Saved: $7,197

What about you?

Do you like to shop around for the best price or just buy full price?