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Secrets from a designer: 10 picks inspired by pricier pieces, up to 95% less at Amazon
'Tis the season for freshening up your home...and guess what? You don't need high-end pieces to do it. As an interior designer with two decades of experience under my belt, I look out for deals for my clients, essentially asking, Why should they spend for trend, when they could save big on a similar piece and achieve the same aesthetic? With just a little digging you can often find incredible items that offer luxe for less. And that's exactly what I've done. I've gathered some very attractive — and attractively priced — goodies that I would use in my clients' homes from none other than Amazon. Yes, Amazon. Don't believe me? I've provided photo evidence. In the following examples, the items on the left are from a more expensive retailer, while those on the right are inspired by the same aesthetic but decidedly less expensive. Let's get clicking on these frugal furniture finds that can fool even the most discerning design mavens.
A classic spool chair works well in farmhouse and coastal designs. This white-painted version has a pop of blue denim-like fabric — it's fresh and pretty for spring. Available in three other color schemes, FYI.
$327 at AmazonAt 19 inches round, this barely there table fits nicely beside chairs and sofas. The acrylic nods back to the '60s and '70s for a mid-century look that screams mod. Clearly the right choice when you need to balance color and materials.
$300 at AmazonSaving you thousands, this credenza from Amazon will add flair (and lots of useful storage space) to your dining room as a buffet or can make a super stylish platform for your TV. It'll blend gorgeously with coastal and boho spaces.
$239 at AmazonWith fully upholstered curves, this piece brings every bit as much architectural uniqueness and inspiration as the one from CB2. Glam up your dining table, or use 'em as eye-catching occasional chairs in your living room.
$194 at AmazonThat's right — save over a grand on this mossy green beauty! Also, if you ask me, the Amazon version's unique wedge shape at the base is actually more visually arresting than the Williams Sonoma item. Add a pair to your conversation area and let the compliments roll in.
$520 at AmazonPoufs are a great way to add additional seating or a place to put your feet up when you don't have room for a massive ottoman. This pretty cube brings the glam with its reflective metallic elements, boasting even more bespoke detail than its pricey counterpart.
$155 at AmazonMad for this mod bed? Me too. A neutral deep gray adds a touch of moodiness, while its channeling adds some shapely curves. It's tough to tell them apart, but this version from Amazon is thousands (as in THREE THOUSAND) easier on your wallet.
$142 at AmazonA chunky wool rug beneath your toes is a treat for the feet and a texture hit for a room. This one's natural-and-poly-blend fibers resist stains and will stand up to everyday wear and tear, and then some, all the while adding an earthy look.
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Double take, right? This 84-inch wide table can seat up to 10 guests with the two included 18-inch leaves. Made of pine and knotty cypress, it more than rivals the (way) pricier version, evoking dining al fresco on the Mediterranean.
$1,536 at AmazonThis organic ceramic lamp is inspired by the same hand-cast pottery as Jonathan Adler's. It's got similar dimensions and a lookalike aesthetic but costs way, waaay less.
$90 at AmazonQuick overview
Spindle Accent Chair, Antique White Frame with Navy Blue Fabric
$327Acrylic End Table
$300$330Save $30Two-Piece Rattan Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
$239Modern Dining Room Chair
$194Velvet Swivel Armchair
$520Leather Handmade Stool with Gold Foil Paint
$155$178Save $23Herman Upholstered Bed Frame with Channel Wingback Headboard, Queen
$142$200Save $58Keynsham Texture Cream Area Rug, 8" x 10"
$513$641Save $128 with couponMonteverdi Rectangular Trestle Table in Sun-Bleached Cypress Finish Wood
$1,536$1,665Save $129Ellen Mid Century Modern Accent Table Lamp
$90Joyoldelf Sock Drawer Organizer Divider (2-Pack)
$12$15Save $3 with couponBudding Joy 90L Large Storage Bags 6-pack
$28$45Save $17 with couponHomeHacks 3-Pack Clothes Storage
$12$17Save $5HomeHacks 2-Pack Large Laundry Basket
$20$25Save $5Hotor Car Trash Can with Lid and Storage Pockets
$10$25Save $15Cindro Phone Holder for Car
$11$19Save $8Qifutan Phone Mount for Car Vent
$10$17Save $7 with couponK Knodel Car Trunk Organizer With Lid
$22$33Save $11Mamnv Robot Vacuum and Mop
$177$620Save $443Whall Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
$120$500Save $380 with couponInse Corded Vacuum Cleaner
$60$300Save $240Henckels Statement Razor-Sharp 15-Piece White Handle Knife Set
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$9$13Save $4Prestee Stemless Plastic Champagne Flutes (24 pack)
$18$35Save $17 with codeLodge Pre-Seasoned 9" Skillet
$18$31Save $13Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
$100$130Save $30Royal Gourmet CD1824A Charcoal Grill
$111$240Save $129Bedsure Queen Comforter Duvet Insert
$29$42Save $13 with couponBarossa Design Plastic Clear Shower Liner Clear
$8$17Save $9Olanly Luxury Bathroom Rug
$10$14Save $4
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Looking for more great Amazon home deals? Check these out:
Storage and organization
Joyoldelf Sock Drawer Organizer Divider (2-Pack)
$12$15Save $3 with coupon
Budding Joy 90L Large Storage Bags 6-pack
$28$45Save $17 with coupon
HomeHacks 3-Pack Clothes Storage
$12$17Save $5
HomeHacks 2-Pack Large Laundry Basket
$20$25Save $5
Auto
Hotor Car Trash Can with Lid and Storage Pockets
$10$25Save $15
Cindro Phone Holder for Car
$11$19Save $8
Qifutan Phone Mount for Car Vent
$10$17Save $7 with coupon
K Knodel Car Trunk Organizer With Lid
$22$33Save $11
Vacuums
Mamnv Robot Vacuum and Mop
$177$620Save $443
Whall Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
$120$500Save $380 with coupon
Inse Corded Vacuum Cleaner
$60$300Save $240
Kitchen
Henckels Statement Razor-Sharp 15-Piece White Handle Knife Set
$150$345Save $195
Seropy Roll Up Dish Drying Rack
$9$13Save $4
Prestee Stemless Plastic Champagne Flutes (24 pack)
$18$35Save $17 with code
Lodge Pre-Seasoned 9" Skillet
$18$31Save $13
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
$100$130Save $30
Home
Royal Gourmet CD1824A Charcoal Grill
$111$240Save $129
Bedsure Queen Comforter Duvet Insert
$29$42Save $13 with coupon
Barossa Design Plastic Clear Shower Liner Clear
$8$17Save $9
Olanly Luxury Bathroom Rug
$10$14Save $4
