How to Save Hundreds on Home Decor in 2020

Buy at the Right Times – I often wait for a holiday, the start of the year, or mid-year for the best prices.

Do Your Homework – I recently purchased night stands from Joss and Main that were also listed on their sister company’s site for $20 more apiece. Guys. The same company. Be sure to shop around before clicking, “Complete Purchase”.

Shop Stores that Offer Significant Savings – Outfits like HomeGoods, T.J.Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Kirkland’s, HomeSense, and At Home boast prices that are generally 20%-60% below what’s typical.

Ask to Purchase the Floor Model – Often imperfect or the last of its kind, you’ll enjoy significant savings. I once purchased a $200 Faux Christmas Tree off the floor for $50.

Comb Craigslist, OfferUp, and Facebook Marketplace – Play around with different search phrases to maximize your results. I typically make a lower offer unless it’s listed as, “price firm”. Chances are, the item is priced high as folks expect some negotiation.

Visit Neighborhood Yard Sales – Don’t be afraid to arrive a bit before the advertised start time. People have done this at all of the yard sales I’ve hosted and they almost always leave with the best stuff.

Join Rewards Programs – You get rewarded for customer loyalty – how great is that? My favorites these days are Overstock.com at up to 40% back, and Designer Living at 5-15% back that you can use on their websites. Cost Plus World Market has a program called “World Market Rewards” where you get 15% off your first purchase when you join and earn $10 rewards for every $200 you spend. Pottery Barn’s family of companies has a program called, “The Key” where you can join for free and earn 3% back at seven of their stores including West Elm and Williams Sonoma Home.

Be Creative with Wall Art – Freeart.com will send you an 8×10 for $1.99. Turn your family or nature photos into wall art. My favorite printer these days is Walgreens. Their app offers a quick and easy way to get great quality prints that are true to size. For larger art (18×24″ up to 36×48″), I love to use Fedex and frameiteasy.com. Finish the prints off with homemade wooden frames and that’s one of the least expensive ways to decorate a bare wall.

Submit an Email Opt-In for Coupons and Discounts – It’s worth clogging your inbox just a bit more for this, I promise…I’ve saved up to 40% on one item! If you’re already enrolled with a store, create a new email address and join again.

Search Consignment Shops – Prior to moving across the country my first time around, I left a substantial amount of near-new and brand new merchandise at my local shop. My motto was, if it didn’t fit in the trunk of my car, it wasn’t coming with me. And my losses were definitely someone else’s gains.

Hit Your Local Goodwill – Could be hit or miss, depending on your area…but definitely worth a look.

Download Shopping Rebate Apps – Rakuten is by far one of my favorite online shopping tools. I wish I started it much sooner, but just in the past year I’ve earned $172.53! Some of my favorite places to use Rakuten for home decor are World Market, Crate and Barrel, Target, and Pier 1. They’ll start you off with a free $10 bonus once you’ve used my link to make a $25 purchase. Ibotta is my other favorite rebate app and you can get a $10 bonus just for signing up! Although I use it mostly for groceries, I recently used it to print wall art at my local Walgreens and they have some great online shopping bonuses. I’ve enjoyed over $300.00 in lifetime earnings and you can cash out any time you hit a minimum of $20 for money or gift cards.

Download Discount Apps – RetailMeNot is a free app that offers discounts at a large number of major retailers. I have it on my phone and usually search the store I’m at while waiting in line at the register. The Target app (previously Cartwheel) is also great, but I recommend selecting your savings before hitting the store as it can take some time to select items.

Work With a Design Professional – Designers source quality furnishings direct from the Manufacturer. So although you may not be getting a discount, the value is built in when you’re purchasing pieces that will last a lot longer than today’s retail options.

I hope this has helped give you some ideas on how to save on home decor this year. Let me know which ones are your favorites, and cheers to keeping our financial resolutions!

 

 

xo Leann