High and Low- Tufted Velvet Sofas

Whitby 89" Velvet Sofa, Navy $1,999

The Whitby Sofa by Nathan Turner retails for $4,095 but is currently on sale at One Kings Lane for $1,999.  The tufted back and sculpted legs are gorgeous, but here are a few options to get the look for less:

Chloe Fabric Velvet by Metro Living at Macy's $699Modern Purple Velvet Loveseat at Overstock $768Ava Velvet Tufted Sleeper Sofa at Urban Outfitters $749.00

...and if you're looking to add some spindle legs, here are some options you can add for about $50 to get the look!
http://www.sofalegwarehouse.com/hanger-bolt/4-1-2-dark-finish-nicolas-turned-sofa-leg.html
http://www.sofalegwarehouse.com/hanger-bolt/leg-daddy-5-unfinished-turned-leg.html
http://www.sofalegwarehouse.com/hanger-bolt/leg-daddy-4-3-4-cherry-finish-turned-sofa-leg.html

EASY Ikea hacks!

Ikea hacks are aplenty, but so often they involve a lot of time, effort and amazing DIY prowess.  Here are my favorite totally doable Ikea hacks:

Painted wood table:

Dollhouse from Expedit cube:

Gold Vittsjo (only $70!):

 Painted cork trivets turned bulletin boards:

Brass base office chair:

 Spice racks as bookshelves:

Rast dresser ($40) makeover: 

Not a totally inexpensive face-lift, but definitely easy to apply are these Ikea Overlays.  They are designed for just about every piece of Ikea furniture & they have a bunch of different designs:

Brass & Copper- For the home...

Brass has made a huge comeback in the home this year, but copper is edging its way in, too!  Here are 9 awesome budget-friendly looks to incorporate these metal into your home.  Each for under $70!

Magical Thinking Geode Pendant $69
Metal and Glass Table $59.99
Triple Tiered Pendant $49

Industrial Wall Mirror $29-$39
Brass and Glass Box $43
Boudoir Vanity Tray $19

Brass Egret $18.99
Copper Wall dots $21
Copper Cocktain Shaker $21

High and Low Nailhead Headboards

A fabric bed frame can help take your mattress from basic to beautiful, but they are costly.  A headboard is a great budget option to make your bed look more substantial.  The curved back headboard with nail button details is an elegant choice:

Delaney Headboard by Bernhardt at Neiman Marcus  $699-899 + $135-$210 delivery

But here are some great options for nail button headboards for those of us with shallow pockets:

Skyline Furniture Nail Button Upholstered Headboard seen as low as $206
Safavieh Connie Beige Full/ Queen Headboard $225.99
Grayson Linen Full/Queen Headboard with Nailheads $149

High and Low- Industrial chairs

Industrial accents are everywhere these days. Here are three affordable alternatives to pricey metal chairs:

Marais A Side Chair $155/ea

Metal Cafe Chairs $99/2
Carlisle Chairs  $99/2
Padded Tabouret Chairs $219/4

The Marais A Side Chair is a great example of a beautiful (albeit, trendy), industrial-style chair.  It comes in nearly 30 different colors/ finishes and has an optional padded seat for an extra $35.  Assuming they'll be put to use in a dining room, you'll need at least four- that's $620!

It can be tough to fork over that kind of money on a popular trend- Get the look for less with these three alternatives, each for under $55 per chair!

High and Low- Bar Carts

Bar carts can be great multi-purpose accent piece; they're not just good for drinks, but books, plants, or even side tables in a bedroom or living room.

Vitale Bar Cart at Macy's
Threshold Bar Cart at Target

The Macy's bar cart, with glass shelves and a taller frame (34" compared to 19"), is nice, but hardly worth the extra $370!

High and Low- Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Reproduction mid-century modern sofas can often be just as expensive as their vintage counterparts! This DWR sofa with tax and shipping is over $3,800!  Here are some great alternatives to this clean, modern couch:

Bantam 73" Sofa from Design Within Reach  $2,180.00 - $3,900.00 depending on fabric choice

Clare 82” Fabric Sofa from Macy’s $599-$899 depending on sale prices that run year-long

Down Wrapped Bowie Sofa with Down Cushions from Overstock $1,299

Night and Day Convertible Sofa from Urban Outfitters $649.00

The Clare Sofa from Macy's is a great alternative! It's currently on sale for $599, or $798 if you want custom colors.  I'm told that these sale prices run 51 weeks out of the year (they take 1 week off so it can still technically be considered a "sale"), so don't think these prices are going anywhere anytime soon. 

Plus, for under $200 ($159 or $189, respectively) you can get a 7 year fabric and structural protection plan through Macy's.  They provide a furniture care kit to help remove stains, in-home repair if the kit doesn't work, and furniture replacement if repair is unsuccessful.  Plus, if you never use the service in 7 years, you get your money back via credit towards your next furniture purchase!  Amazing!

My review: I've had the Clare Sofa for over 5 years and it's held up amazingly! I've only needed the stain repair kit once (most stains come out with water- the fabric is awesome), the cushions are still full, and the fabric has only pilled a bit on one arm rest.  

Nate Berkus for Target, Fall 2013

So many great pieces in the new Nate Berkus collection at Target- lots of natural fibers and gold!

You can view the entire collection here.

Bone Lattice Inlay Frame $12.99

Multiple Taper Candleholder $19.99

Marble Print Decorative Trays $24.99

Chevron Pattern Storage Basket $34.99

Accent Table - Gold and Antiqued Glass $79.99

Woven Cotton Round Storage Bin $29.99

High and Low- Modern Cribs

Finding modern baby furniture at a reasonable price can feel impossible, but these two modern cribs look nearly identical! 

Low-Rise Crib by Land of Nod

Not only is the Land of Nod crib a whopping $600 more, but add a $250 shipping fee, a toddler rail for $119, plus tax, and this crib checks in at over $1300! 

Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib by Babyletto

The Babyletto crib through Amazon has free shipping (& free returns if you change your mind), an included toddler rail, and has been listed as low as $269 on their site!