11 Cheap Living Room Decor Ideas That Won’t Blow Your Budget
"Lighting has less to do with comfort and can always be replaced later," says Washington, D.C.-area designer Barry Dixon. He searches flea markets for good buys. Boston designer Abbey Koplovitz agrees. She also suggests checking the lamp's wiring, on/off switch, shade attachment, and stability. "A desk light that tips over or a shade that wobbles at any price point is no bargain," she says.