Eight Affordable Home Essentials From Amazon
Eight Affordable Home Essentials From Amazon
By: Grace Logan
If you are anything like me, you scroll through Pinterest for hours looking at cute and trendy home layouts. However, most of the time you don’t want to spend $300 on a mirror or $600 on a chair. Amazon.com is the jackpot when it comes to home decor and organization, especially for apartments, dorms, and homes. Here are some home essentials everyone needs for under $50.
A storage bench is not only sleek and fashionable, but it’s also very practical. Whether it be extra storage under your bed or a bench to sit on while you get ready, this faux leather ottoman is a must-have. It is easy to assemble and it pops up. If you are looking for a place to store two separate items, it has a utilitarian divider. Of course, the best part is that it’s $46.99.
Another storage must-have is a cute velvet vanity stool. With six color options, you can have an expensive-looking vanity chair for $47.99 AND Amazon Prime delivery. It is simple and elegant-looking. Also, it is just the right size and height to hide under the vanity or desk for easy storage. Assembly requires no time, and it is perfect for a small space.
Rugs can easily break the bank while you’re looking to redecorate a room. Amazon has so many options for affordable yet fashionable rugs. For a small space, a 3 x 5 rug is perfect to lay in front of your bed or used under a coffee table. With five different color possibilities, the Amazon dupe for a vintage rug is amazing. The rugs come in different sizes, as well, and the larger the size, the higher the price. For the 3 x 5 rug listed, the price is only $38.13.
Finding an inexpensive mirror is often impossible. Amazon has a wide range for any style. The antique oval mirror is the perfect addition to your room. If you are looking to convert your childhood desk to a vanity or simply add some vintage vibes to your room, this mirror is perfect. It can be used as a tray to hold perfume and jewelry, or it can be hung on the wall for a small makeup mirror. The mirror is an absolute must-have and it’s only $19.99!
Redesigning a space includes the walls too. Finding affordable wall art and prints is so much easier with gallery sets that you can order on Amazon. The eight-pack of frames is the perfect starting point for that Pinterest-worthy wall. These provide all the sizes that you need to bring variety into your space. Print some of your favorite photos and designs at your local print shop, and you just saved $100. The set listed above is only $39.99.
Throw blankets are an essential source of comfort in any living space. Amazon has so many options that are cute for any style. This bohemian, neutral blanket is perfect to throw on your bed, over your chair, on the couch, etc. There is no need to spend more than $50 on a decorative blanket. This blanket is 50 x 60 inches and comes in multiple colors. A throw blanket adds comfort and coziness to a space. Any living area needs to feel put-together and livable.
If you can’t keep plants alive, artificial greenery is the best way to bring nature into your living space. However, artificial plants and flowers can be as expensive as $60 to $80, sometimes even in the $100 range. A hack that saves a few dollars is to use a vase you already have -- or buy off of none other than Amazon -- and purchase the artificial flowers and greenery separately. Be your own florist. Artificial Lavender flowers are beautiful and come in several colors, as well. A pack of eight pieces is $9.99. They are simple and delicate. Another popular plant for simplicity and delicateness is eucalyptus. A five-pack of leaves is $9.99 as well.
Throw pillows are the best form of decor to bring the room together. An Amazon hack for affordable throw pillows is to buy a value pack of 4 white throw pillow inserts for $22.99, and then you can easily find covers for the pillows. Covers can range from $10 to $30 on Amazon. Decorating this way allows you to change the throw pillows by season and style whenever you want, without purchasing an entire pillow. Decorative pillows add up, and saving money this way allows for you to change your style without hurting your bank account.
Amazon has everything you need to redesign your living space without sacrificing too much money. You can have the Pinterest-worthy room easily. Search for what you want, filter the price, and you are set. It just takes a little bit of research and an Amazon account.
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