The biggest reason I have never spent gobs of $$$ on home decor is we didn’t have gobs of $$$ to spend on home decor in the first place. And I could not be happier about that. I married Big Daddy when we were 23 years old. My tastes now are not even in the solar system . So today I have 5 examples of what I think are really classic and stylish pieces that work well in any home na do not cost a fortune.
#1
A classic side table
I found this solid oak side table at The Salvation Army Family Store for eight bucks. There ain’t a thing wrong with it except all that wood and early American hardware make it look second hand. I sanded down that top and restained it in a more current shade.
My rule of thumb for picking a paint color? When in doubt go black or white. I used the most perfect black on the market , General Finishes Lamp Black. It is a soft, matte black and goes with everything.
I used Minwax Dark Walnut for the oak top. It is dark but warm without any red or orange tones, again classic.
#2
A lamp for that table
I found the lamp at my Goodwill for $5 and this is the original finish.
I’ve had this burlap and gray shade for a while and I’m fairly certain that I got it at Walmart for maybe $7. Both are classy and neutral enough to move effortlessly around you home.
#3 An armchair
These are the workhorses of any room in the house. I got this off the internet last Fall, believe it of not and have not had one bad thing to say about it yet except it now comes in a black striped on also. I will leave links at the bottom of this post to both of them. If I got sick of it in our living room tomorrow it could also slip seamlessly in to any other space I our home.
Crazy and beautiful Tiger Lily
#4 & #5
A lumbar pillow and an entry rug, $8 each
Lily is laying on a nice, neutral and most importantly a substantial lumbar throw pillow I actually found at Dollar General and there is not a soul in this world that is more shocked that I am. It is fiber filled but looks and feels great!
Lily’s little fat butt is laying on a gorgeous gray woven rug that I found at the same store. It is the perfect size for the small entry way in our home. Honest to God ? I wish I had gotten two!
I’m gonna have to go back to that store…..
Paige
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Kristine says
Only 5 ? You could write a week of posts about this subject! That’s why I love your home/blog….it’s a real and genuine, decorated with care and attention to detail, and staying true to what speaks to you. You make it look easy, and I know for a fact that it’s not. Of course, that pretty little Lily face is just icing on the cake!
monkeytails66@gmail.com says
Lord Kristine whatever Mama is doing Lily is RIGHT there!
Amy Johnson says
Great post! I love budget friendly home decor. I wish I would have seen that chair on Amazon when I was in the market for a new chair. Your cat is so cute!
monkeytails66@gmail.com says
Thanks Amy! It’s a great chair.
Heidi says
I love what you did with that side table. The whole look is very elegant, timeless, and sweet. I think it’s more fun to work with a small budget and see what you can do, and your post is a great example of that. And Tiger Lily is just adorable! You designed that space for her, didn’t you? I’m sure that is what she thinks.
monkeytails66@gmail.com says
Thank you Heidi! Yes! The cats run this house❤️