Home Fashion on a Budget

Do you wish your home could look like one of the magazine layouts in your favorite design magazine?  It really isn't that difficult or expensive if you know where to look to buy fashionable yet modestly priced home goods.

TJ Maxx Home Goods store is a good place to accessorize your home. They carry a great selection and are very affordable. Their inventory is an eclectic mix of items, which when combined correctly can be very beautiful.

 The challenge here is that there not many vignettes set up to show you how to combine their goods and unless you have the ability to combine color, texture, scale and styles it might be overwhelming.


This is a  monochromatic room and many of the accessories were purchased at discount home furnishings stores. The brown velvet chairs were  purchased off of Craig's List when a corporate apartment was being sold off. When utilizing a monochromatic color scheme be certain to use a lot of texture and high contrast. In this instance I wanted to brighten the room so I selected most accessory items that had a reflective value. I used large Christmas ornaments in a wire bowl along with seashells. The white pillows on the brown velvet chairs also have seashell pieces sewn onto them. Carrying one design concept across multiple surfaces provides interest and cohesiveness.



If you prefer a more colorful room but still want it to be elegant then pair it with a color that is opposite on the color wheel. In this example I used bright pink with green and plenty of neutrals. The secret to the success of this room was the area rug which incorporated all the colors. Bright art, pillows and florals bring visual interest without overwhelming the room. Notice that I have spread out the color across the room. This is key to bringing in a bright color.

Same sofa and chairs were used in both rooms. This illustrates how you can change the look of your room easily with new accessories, a rug and a coffee table. All accessories, mirror and rug are from TJ Maxx Home Goods.

If you prefer a modern style but want the warmth of color you can try this. Select a contemporary sofa and add colorful modern accessories and art. I selected this contemporary sofa which has a neutral base with colorful pillows and added modern lighting and art. The look is warm modern and livens up an otherwise sterile room. Again all furnishings are modestly priced. Lighting from IKEA. Rug and accessories from TJ Maxx Home Goods.

Beautiful design does not have to be expensive. A little imagination goes a long way.