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Want your home to look expensive without the scary price tag? The high street is packed with pieces that nail that designer aesthetic. Whether you’re obsessed with Soho Home’s sculptural furniture, House of Hackney’s maximalist cushions or Baobab’s coveted scented candle, there’s a growing lineup of affordable alternatives that prove you don’t need a five-figure budget to curate an elevated space.
A well-chosen coffee table can serve as the focal point of your living room, drawing attention and setting the tone for the space. This statement piece from Soho Home will set you back nearly £3k. The alternative from Next’s premium homeware range costs £750 – still an investment, but a coffee table is more than just a functional piece.
Want to give your living room a quick revamp? Accent cushions add personality and cohesion without the need for major renovations. House of Hackney’s styles are at the top of every interiors editor’s wishlist, but not all of us can afford the £350 price tag. This striped cushion from H&M will have the same effect, but for just £12.99.
With its domed lid, stainless steel knob and porcelain enamel exterior, this cast iron casserole from John Lewis could easily pass for Le Creuset. Just bear in mind it’s only available in three colours (the cookware from the French brand comes in at least 17 shades) and it doesn’t come with the lifetime guarantee Le Creuset offers.
Woven in Scotland from 90% merino wool and 10% cashmere, the £1.6k Hermès Avalon throw has become something of a status symbol. However, if you don’t mind swapping the cashmere for polyester, this wool-blend blanket from H&M will look just as chic draped across your sofas – for just £79.99
Vincent Van Duysen continues to collaborate with Zara Home on a collection of homeware pieces with an exceptionally high price tag for the high street retailer. This woven lounge chair, which comes with a matching leather cushion, costs £1.7k; Kave’s iteration, which is also made with brown hand-braided leather straps, is £339.
We love buying scented candles, especially when they come in a really good glass jar. While the scents of these Baobab (£105) and H&M Home (£24.99) candles cannot be compared, they are both supplied in a glass holder with black and brown strokes to replicate marble, and multiple wicks to ensure the candles burn more evenly.
An account chair placed opposite a sofa or angled toward the TV can really improve the flow of your living room. These bouclé chairs from Ferm Living (£2,029) and Made (£399) both feature soft curves and a swivel base, which allows you to rotate easily to chat with people in different seating areas. Take your pick…
The multiple glazes and firing process ensures that no two Porta Romana lamps are the same – that exclusivity will set you back over £1.2k for the retro-inspired Boublé lamp. The high-street alternative from Next costs £85 and features a decorative crackle glaze alongside the bobble base and a fabric lampshade.
This statement rug is the result of Diane von Furstenberg’s long-standing collaboration with The Rug Company; the smallest size comes with a £8,100 price tag and takes 16-22 weeks to arrive. Ruggable’s tiger emerald rug is designed in collaboration with Jonathan Adler, starts from £119 and there’s no waiting time.
Anthropologie’s Gleaming Primrose Mirror is a social media hit; it’s available in a wide range of sizes to reflect the best of your space, with its price tag ranging between £448 to £1,298. Marks & Spencer’s vintage-inspired wall mirror only comes in one size (it’s similar to the smallest Anthro mirror) and is priced at £129.
With the hosting season fast approaching, there’s no better time to invest in some new serveware. But how much should you spend on a water pitcher: £125 on this green crystal jug from Klimchi (available at Liberty’s), or £20 on this green soda lime glass jug from John Lewis? We know the answer.
