I like nice things…unfortunately, as a grad student and self-employed design freak, I can’t actually afford most of those nice things…
I have my ways though…as a single lady for example, men are a particularly useful tool for scoring nice meals and expensive entertainment. Spa treatments? A lot of those can be made at home. And fashionable attire…well thank god for Target (and my mom, who still takes me shopping). I’ve even been known to bring my own flask to certain overpriced bars…But this isn’t a food, fashion, or man blog (for discussions on those, particularly the latter, take me for margaritas and I’ll keep you entertained for hours).
When it comes to design, there are a ton of ways to save! Yes, we all can drool over the amazing selections of Restoration Hardware, Jonathan Adler, and the like. But for a lot of us, those pieces are a tad pricey. The good news is that there are equally stylish alternatives to a lot of today’s chicest, most gorgeous pieces at prices almost anyone can afford.
So, to start yet another new series (for my still non-existent readers), here’s ten ways to save on some of today’s hottest furniture splurges! The focus today? Armchairs…so sit back and enjoy!
1) SPLURGE: $1,199
Rand Wing Chair (Ethan Allen)
SAVE: $359.99
Roma White Quilted Leather Arm Chair (Overstock.com)
2) SPLURGE: $999
Archer Leather Chair –Jet (Room and Board)
SAVE: $180.99
Avenue Six Wall Street Armless Chair (WalMart)
3) SPLURGE: $1,620
Jordon Lounge Chair (InStyleDecor.com)
SAVE: $159.99
Swoop Armchair Velvet – Pewter Gray (Target.com)
4) SPLURGE: $1,299
Martin Chair – Khaki (Room and Board)
SAVE: $299
Kaitlin Beige Chair (Value City Furniture)
5) SPLURGE: $977
Hank Chair-Natural Canvas (Williams Sonoma Home)
SAVE: $305.99
Manchester Club Chair (Overstock.com)
6) SPLURGE: $760
Abigail Chair - White Brushed Canvas (Williams Sonoma Home)
SAVE: $136.99
Linon Home Trento Slipper Chair (Kmart)
7) SPLURGE: $1,190
Shane Chair (Mitchell Gold Bob Williams)
SAVE: $149
Sleeper Lounge Chair – Gray (Amazon.com)

8) SPLURGE: $1,799
Manhattan Leather Recliner (Pottery Barn)
SAVE: $679.99
Thomas Recliner (Target.com)
9) SPLURGE: $1,090-$1,345
1950’s Upholstered Copenhagen Chair (Restoration Hardware)
SAVE: $349-$399
Tirup Swivel Chair (Ikea)
10) SPLURGE: $1,300
Belgian Track Arm Slipcovered Chair – White Duck (Restoration Hardware)
SAVE: $299
Cooper Slipcovered Armchair –Stone White (West Elm)