As homeowners we all look for ways to maximize our design dollar. While we may have an idea of what we would want (derived from high-end design magazines and television shows) we are under no illusion that we can achieve that look, under most circumstances, without spending thousands of dollars to make it happen. The successful do-it-yourself designer that is able to achieve their design goals without breaking the bank does so with the use of creativity – looking for objects that only look rich but are affordable for the average home designer.
With the use of faux paint finishes we can create a look on our walls that may look as though we spent thousands to have a professional create it; our linens can be high-end but purchased from a discount retailer (it pays off to keep an eye towards those sales); and furniture is crafted in such a way that it may look like it is custom made but was really picked up for a song from a furniture store chain.
Accessories are really where the luxury look for less can really pay off, however. Clocks, for instance, are among those pieces that can look amazing but won’t put a home designer over budget to place in their home. Through online clock suppliers, consumers can find high quality clocks of all kinds – mantel clocks, wall clocks, atomic clocks, even grandfather and grandmother clocks – at great prices. And because the most renowned clock manufacturers are invested in providing their customers with high end designs and quality materials at low prices, homeowners can really punch up their design efforts without having to spend a fortune.