Top 5 budget decorating ideas from interior designers

It is a common misconception that decorating your home with expensive pieces is the only way to make it stand out. Whether you want a minimalist, modern, bohemian, or eclectic design aesthetic, there are countless options to enhance your space without going over budget. To inspire your next look, we asked five inspiring interior designers to share their favorite home pieces. They offer insight into how to make the decor fit their style, and offer helpful advice on how you can too.

When it comes to planning the overall look of your home, you can always find similar ideas and products to complement current design trends (don’t miss our round-up of smart decor ideas for 2022). And if you have a passion for crafts, consider adding character to your home with creative DIY home decor projects or upcycling your own pieces. Before you even consider renovating and buying an excessive amount of decor that might break the bank, see how these designers beautify homes in a cost-effective manner.

Hide clutter in woven flooring baskets

As founder and lead designer of NJA Interiors, Naïka Andre combines her Haitian heritage and love of travel to create eye-catching, vibrant designs throughout. At her client’s home, they included a colorful Senegalese woven floor basket in the design she purchased from a small local firm in Brooklyn, New York. While its customers use it to store blankets, the storage possibilities are endless. “It’s multifunctional and works in different environments,” says Naïka. “You can use it as a shoe box in your entryway, a laundry basket in your bathroom or to store toys in the family room.”

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Consider wallpaper murals or painting by yourself

Emma started her design firm, Emma Beryl Interiors, in 2015. Through her work, you’ll find a mix of vintage and modern pieces, along with a mix of unexpected materials that make the room pop. This includes this kids room design with a stunning mural – perfect for bringing creativity and a sense of adventure into the space. “When you’re designing a kids’ room, it’s important to embrace color and imagination to make the space come alive,” she says. “I would love that this mural would look appropriate for a young child, but it would also be something an older child would love, too.” Emma considers the children’s room to be one of the “best places to take chances and do something fun.”

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Botanical artwork feature

Bria Hammel, founder and creative director of Bria Hammel Interiors, loves to add botanical artwork to projects. “For our Fargo Project sunroom, we chose black and white eucalyptus art, because it adds the perfect pop of contrast with the white mantelpiece for a graphic moment and statement,” she says. If you don’t have a green thumb but love plants, botanical artwork can be easily incorporated into any part of your home for a lively aesthetic.

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Add greenery to space

Atlanta-based designer Emani James uses succulent flowers and plants in her interiors. “Fresh greenery is especially attractive when included in vignettes, above the nightstand and set in empty corners,” she says. “Hydrangeas and orchids add an instant touch of elegance.” Her favorite plants are Monsteras, Birds of Paradise, and snake plants for their ability to take up space in empty corners, while improving indoor air quality.

My faith note: “Snake plants help convert spent carbon dioxide back into oxygen while you sleep at night. So they are especially useful in the bedroom!”

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Create gallery walls

As the founder of Ivyleaf Interior Decor, Jeannelly Jay enjoys creating photo galleries to beautify blank walls – especially in public areas like entryways or living rooms. While adding personality to your home, you also think it makes a great conversation starter. “The best way to create a picture wall is to choose pictures that you absolutely love, printed in the same direction,” she explains. “Whether it’s vertical or horizontal, as long as the image sizes are the same, you can create a clean, symmetrical design.”

Jinli Design Tip: You can easily arrange the picture walls using a tape measure, pencil and level (to ensure that they hang perfectly). If you find the task too challenging, she suggests hiring a handyman for a clutter-free installation.

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