Don’t Waste Your Money on These 3 Overpriced Home Products
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An endless choice of design and decor options make it easy to get carried away and buy a ton of unnecessary items.
These items add up quickly, and they could wind up costing you a lot of money. So while splurging on big items you’ll have for many years, such as a couch or a dining room table, can be worthwhile, other home products are not worth it, according to experts.
Here are some of the home products experts say are a waste of money.
Off-the-Shelf Art
Great pieces of art are welcome additions to homes, but they can also be costly. Mass-produced artwork can be an easy solution.
Not so fast, say experts.
“That generic cookie-cutter artwork you grabbed on sale is probably also on the walls of half the neighborhood,” Amanda Foster, an interior designer and eDesign consultant, told Apartment Therapy. “Your home should tell your unique story, not the same tale as everyone else’s. Consider investing in original or personalized pieces that add character and a touch of ‘you’ to your space.”
Rugs
Rugs are also great additions to any room, as they can bring warmth and a splash of color. But some are very pricey, and in turn, some experts deem them “unnecessary.”
“Fancy Persian, hand-knotted and antique oriental rugs are beautiful, but they come with a hefty price tag. I always show my clients rugs from online stores like Wayfair or Rugs USA,” interior designer Kate Dawson told Real Simple.
Coffee Table Books
That big, glossy coffee table book is another unnecessary and expensive item to skip, according to experts.
While coffee table books can add nice decorative touches, they also tend to be pricy.
Instead of buying new, try to find some at estate sales or thrift shops, interior designer Samantha Gallacher of IG Workshop and Art+Loom told Real Simple.
“If you have in mind which books you like, it is nice to order pre-owned versions that can still be purchased on Amazon,” she said.
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