If there’s one word in the English language that can be taken a number of different ways, it’s “budget”. Depending on what side of the wallet we’re talking from, this word instills delight or dread in our minds, especially if you’re a homeowner. Our homes always seem to need something that isn’t in our budget at the most inopportune times. While we can’t help you with the replacement of your old roof, decorating on a budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your personal sense of style by going without... Or worse, relegating yourself to buying home furnishings at places that tend to have stampeding crowds on Thanksgiving; because no family is more important than a poorly-made accent table for $17.

What we have below are design ideas that can help you create a chic living room on a budget… Without the risk of being trampled.

Coffee Tables

Coffee tables and sofa tables are an ubiquitous presence in living rooms across the world. While their basic designs typically center upon standard geometric shapes, they can be as free-formed as the designer wishes. Some are literally just tables, while others feature storage space in the form of cabinets, drawers, or baskets, adding to their versatility within the home; and with many options priced below $400, the perfect table awaits.

Console Tables

Odds are, your living room houses a TV along with other entertainment equipment. Therefore, outfitting your living room with a console table (also called TV cabinets or stands)makes this a practical addition that can keep all your electronics, and their wiring, neatly in one place while looking great at the same time!

Bombay Chest

The Bombay chest, or accent chest , are elegant, sophisticated ways to add storage space to your living room without resorting to mundane shelves or bins. These chests come in a variety of designs, from traditional and modern genres, to complement almost any decorum. Yet, with prices starting under $500, you’ll wonder why you didn’t buy one sooner.

Accent Chairs

When most people think of living room furniture, their minds immediately conjure up images of everyday couches and love seats. Yet, a well-placed, attractive accent chaircan help enhance your existing furnishings by adding luxury and style at prices that’ll surprise you, as in starting prices under $200... How’s that for a surprise?

Artwork (Fine Art)

As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life. ~ John Lubbock

Nothing ties a living room, or any room for that matter, together quite like artwork. Masters such as Monet, Degas, and Modigliani enriched and beautified our world with their respective talents. Therefore, choosing high quality, high-resolution, color Giclee prints can bring all the vibrancy and magic of the originals into your home for a fraction of the cost… A true understatement indeed!

There’s No Stopping Your Imagination

Creating a chic living room on a budget doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when you’ve got the right source for fine home furnishings, at prices that won’t break the bank, right in front of you! Much like the artists mentioned above, always remember that decorating is as much an extension of your imagination as any painting or sculpture. It’s your home… Be proud, and make it yours.