How to Buy Great Home Decor and Accessories

Discover how to buy great home decor and accessories with our comprehensive guide.

22:00 11 September 2024

We all love browsing the home decor section at Harrods. But when it comes to setting up your home for comfort and functionality, you have to keep in mind that interior design is a whole other ball game. The way you pair furniture, decor, and even bathroom suites together can not only affect how your home looks but also determine how much use you get out of your space. This is especially true if you are living alone for the first time and you have to build your home’s furniture, bathroom suite selection from scratch. Understanding where to buy home decor, bathroom suites, and accessories, and doing so with a vision, is an art as much as it is a science. Let’s dive in and see how to buy great home decor, bathroom suites, and accessories for your place.

Tips for Buying Home Decor & Accessories 

Personal Aesthetics

If you know what your personal style and aesthetic are, you are already one step ahead. Most people don’t know what their personal aesthetic is and they make the mistake of entering the home decor section only to find themselves more confused and overwhelmed than ever before. Some of us have apartments full of stuff that doesn’t fit any particular style and aesthetic and at times is not even functional. 

You want to do better. And Pinterest is here to help you out.

Pinterest is a great place to get style inspiration ideas from, and thanks to the creators on there, you can easily identify your aesthetic and start building a mood board. Once you feel that your mood board has enough ideas to curate a space that feels personalized and ‘very you,’ you can then consider shopping.

Space Layout & Dimensions

Another important thing to consider before you shop for home decor and accessories is how much room you have. The size of the accessories you buy can either enhance your space or make it feel cluttered. 

If you have a room that doesn’t get much light, you would want to invest in mirrors and light-colored home decor pieces because they give the illusion of space and do so without restricting light distribution. 

It is important to know what kind of space you are working with before you jump the gun on purchasing a sofa that is beautiful but takes up half your living room.

High-Quality Materials & Craftsmanship

We have been fooled by consumerism to follow trends and buy cheap home decor and accessories that either end up in the landfill or make your space feel dated. You don’t want to fall into that trap. 

Instead, you want to think about every piece of home decor you buy like you are collecting art that will appreciate in value over time. You can do that by looking for high-quality materials such as wood, metal, and tempered glass. Invest in wool throw blankets and tables that have elegant yet superior construction. 

You can also thrift statement lamps because nothing draws in the attention of a visitor like ceilings adorned with unique accessories that are nowhere to be found in the magazines. It’s a subtle yet powerful way to add elegance and sophistication to your place.

Beautiful & Practical

So you find a piece of home decor that has everything you have been looking for: good craftsmanship, high-quality materials, fits in your space perfectly, and aligns with your personality. 

What more could you ask for? 

Well, there is one other thing you should consider: ‘How practical is this accessory?’ 

Modern home accessories are often multi-functional and can enhance your home’s decor while also elevating the space with efficiency. This is a great approach and can help you make tough decisions when deciding between two home decor accessories that are both great. But if one of them is multi-functional, always go with the multi-functional piece.

Stick to a Budget

Think of shopping for home decor and accessories as a game. You can buy whatever you want as long as it fits within your budget. So if you have a budget of €100, you could either buy a couch for €80 and have to rummage for everything else, or you could make a list of essentials and allocate €5-10 for each item. 

Which approach do you think is better?

Setting a budget makes all the difference and helps you understand the value of your money and your space. Buying high-quality pieces within a budget is a rare life skill that only a few people have, and it is evident from the way they curate their spaces.

Save Your Money

If you are interested in taking a smart approach to your home decor shopping, we recommend comparing everything you are looking for before you decide. Oftentimes you are not paying for the quality of an item; you are paying for the brand. 

If you like something, you should look for affordable dupes online or thrift pieces that are similar. Only buy first-hand branded items if they are absolutely essential to your comfort and quality of life. And even in that case, waiting for items to go on sale is a great way to save.

High-quality items can easily fit your budget if you are willing to do your research and resist the urge to impulse buy.

Time for a Home Decor Shopping Spree!

We hope this guide was helpful in figuring out how to shop for home decor and accessories like a pro. Creating a space that is beautiful, harmonious, and functional within a budget can be a challenge, but it is a challenge you should welcome! 

We hope you have the best time shopping for home decor that reflects your unique style and makes living in your new space all the more enjoyable.

You can also share your home decor tips in the comments below!