{"id":1493,"date":"2018-11-16T09:10:06","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T09:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/flatmate-HQ\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2018-11-19T12:34:39","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T12:34:39","slug":"the-15-best-places-to-interior-shop-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/flatmate-HQ\/the-15-best-places-to-interior-shop-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"The 15 Best Places To Interior Shop On A Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re all for IKEA and would never turn your back on it (because, have you even been to IKEA before if you didn&#8217;t order meatballs and gravy though?), but sometimes you want to branch out from the old Hemnes range,\u00a0make your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/flatmate-HQ\/how-to-make-a-rental-room-feel-more-like-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rental room feel more like a home<\/a>\u00a0and just up the interior game right?<\/p>\n<p>You want quirky. Unique. Stylish. And more money to buy said quirky, unique and stylish pieces.<\/p>\n<p>Which isn&#8217;t always possible.<\/p>\n<p>So we pulled together the best places to interior shop on a budget and sure enough, you&#8217;ll be saying IKEA who?\u00a0(unless you&#8217;re craving the meatballs, then don&#8217;t deprive yourself of them)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1502\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/naomi-hebert-188183-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"We're all for IKEA but sometimes we want unique furniture, just without the price tag. So we pulled together the best places to shop on a budget\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/naomi-hebert-188183-unsplash.jpg 1000w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/naomi-hebert-188183-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/naomi-hebert-188183-unsplash-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Range<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therange.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Range<\/a>\u2019s ethos has been to bring great quality products at competitive prices, and they sure do that. So basically if you need anything, like anything, from cushions to bedding and nik-naks for your mantlepiece, then The Range is the place.<\/p>\n<h2>Wilkinsons<\/h2>\n<p>You can\u2019t beat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wilkinsons<\/a>, especially for all your toiletries, but take a walk down their home aisle and you might be a little surprised. From photo frames, to vases and lighting you\u2019ll have no trouble kitting out your bedroom on a budget.<\/p>\n<h2>Hema<\/h2>\n<p>With prices as little as 50p, you\u2019ll find yourself leaving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hemashop.com\/gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hema<\/a> with bags and bags full of stuff you never thought you needed. Alongside cute bathroom accessories and quirky artwork, their tableware will be sure to impress your dinner party guests.<\/p>\n<h2>Home Sense<\/h2>\n<p>Prepare to get your browsing hands on in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesense.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Sense<\/a>, because there are lots of goodies to be found. They claim they\u2019re 60% cheaper than other retailers, and boy do they have some beautiful pieces, including sculptures you never imagined in your home before\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>George Living at Asda<\/h2>\n<p>Buying homeware with your weekly shop, almost doesn\u2019t count (so we tell ourselves anyway), and <a href=\"https:\/\/direct.asda.com\/george\/home-garden\/D26,default,sc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Living<\/a> will have you adding many a home accessory to your trolley (you\u2019ll need a trolley, trust us!). Plus their seasonal bedding is always a winner.<\/p>\n<h2>Sainsbury\u2019s Home<\/h2>\n<p>Another supermarket, another opportunity to pretend it\u2019s part of your weekly shop. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sainsburys.co.uk\/shop\/gb\/groceries\/home?fromMegaNav=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sainsbury\u2019s home<\/a> is cute and warming and everything you want for your home. There\u2019s artificial plants, bedding, electronics and plenty of candles. You can never have enough candles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1503\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/sylwia-pietruszka-218324-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"We're all for IKEA but sometimes we want unique furniture, just without the price tag. So we pulled together the best places to shop on a budget.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/sylwia-pietruszka-218324-unsplash.jpg 1000w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/sylwia-pietruszka-218324-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/sylwia-pietruszka-218324-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Desenio<\/h2>\n<p>Home to prints and posters, <a href=\"https:\/\/desenio.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Desenio<\/a> is the ultimate place for the latest interior design trends with great prices. With such a variety to choose from you\u2019ll instantly feel inspired, and wanting to create a wall gallery dedicated to all of the beautiful prints.<\/p>\n<h2>Dunelm Mill<\/h2>\n<p>The place that has everything. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dunelm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dunelm Mill<\/a> is really great if you\u2019re on a tight budget, and even if you know priority is furniture, adding a few decorative accessories won\u2019t set you back much at all, so pick up that vase and candlestick holder. It\u2019s what makes a house a home.<\/p>\n<h2>Amazon<\/h2>\n<p>We all get that urge to do something immediately when an idea comes into our heads, but sometimes those ideas are at 2am when most shops are closed. Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon,<\/a> where you can find quite some bargains from everything homeware (to everything else in between). Just prepare to scroll all of the pages\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>Etsy<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always nice to support the independent businesses, and that\u2019s why we love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etsy<\/a>. Browse endless handmade gifts and unique pieces with prices to suit all budgets. And for those mug collectors, you\u2019ll be in your element on Etsy!<\/p>\n<h2>Wayfair<\/h2>\n<p>A zillion things for home, across all styles and budgets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wayfair<\/a> have over 5000 brands! As an e-commerce company, you\u2019ll be able to find furniture for a price that suits you, and with their Shop the Look section you\u2019ll have no trouble if you\u2019re short of inspiration and ideas for the home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1504\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jonny-caspari-483355-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"We're all for IKEA but sometimes we want unique furniture, just without the price tag. So we pulled together the best places to shop on a budget.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jonny-caspari-483355-unsplash.jpg 1000w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jonny-caspari-483355-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/jonny-caspari-483355-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>B&amp;M Stores<\/h2>\n<p>A store you may have heard of from your folks, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmstores.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;M<\/a> is the place of surprises (and delights). So whilst you\u2019re picking up some cleaning products, and a big stash of sweets, take a trip down the homeware aisle for candles galore, nik-naks for your shelves and some furniture that you can\u2019t resist.<\/p>\n<h2>H&amp;M Home<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re all for that simple minimalist look, and if there\u2019s one place who does it so well, it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hm.com\/en_gb\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H&amp;M Home<\/a>. Even if their styling may give you the urge to buy everything and recreate it just so, each of their pieces are timeless and understated. And you\u2019ll soon be wondering why you didn\u2019t own wire boxes sooner&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>La Redoute<\/h2>\n<p>Most people know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laredoute.co.uk\/homeware-and-furniture.aspx#shoppingtool=treestructureflyout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Redoute<\/a> as the place to get your work outfit, but actually, sitting pretty on their homeware pages, are endless pieces of furniture. From small home decor pieces to larger furniture for the bedroom, there\u2019s so much choice for your home. In all of the good ways!<\/p>\n<h2>Local Charity Shop<\/h2>\n<p>Take a trip to your local charity shop \/ jumble sale, because you will most definitely be surprised by what you\u2019ll find. With vintage and unique pieces on the rise, you\u2019ll be able to nab yourself a telephone table or a retro sideboard that you\u2019ve always dreamt of, but can\u2019t quite afford from those higher end retail stores. As they say, one man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s to making those <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Changing_Rooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Changing Rooms<\/a>\u00a0dreams come true. You just gotta make sure you&#8217;ve found a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/search?property-page=1&amp;Property[searchRadius]=1&amp;Property[budget_min]=0&amp;Property[budget_max]=2500&amp;Property[bedrooms_no]=1&amp;Property[age_min]=18&amp;Property[age_max]=100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rental property<\/a> first&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/search?utm_campaign=blog-flatmate&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_source=idf-website\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1093\" src=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter.jpg 1200w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter-300x58.jpg 300w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter-768x148.jpg 768w, \/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/blog-flathunter-1024x198.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re all for IKEA and would never turn your back on it (because, have you even been to IKEA before if you didn&#8217;t order meatballs and gravy though?), but sometimes you want to branch out from the old Hemnes range,\u00a0make your\u00a0rental room feel more like a home\u00a0and just up the interior game right? 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