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Having an apartment that reflects your style as well as you current bank account is nearly impossible. When it comes to interior design, more often than not, the sleek and handcrafted furniture you lust over is way outside of your budget. However, there are some sites that sell essential pieces that are often on sale or worth saving for. Check out our list of The 10 Best Places to Buy Affordable Furniture, and your home will never look like a college dorm room again.
MoMA Store
The MoMA Store combines the best of modern art and home accessories without reaching the astronomical prices of the art market. Clean lines and cool colors make this a great retailer for versatile and chic furniture. In addition, big name designers often create items for the MoMA Store that are much cheaper than their originals.
Apt 2B
Not only are Apt 2B's regular priced options budget friendly, but they also have an amazing sale section as well as a “trash chute” where you can buy stylish home items for as low as $7.50.
Wrightwood Furniture Co.
Wrightwood Furniture Co. is home to some of the most innovative and well-priced pieces for your humble abode. Made from sturdy materials, these pieces last a lifetime and won't hurt your wallet.
CB2
Crate & Barrel’s little brother, CB2, is perfect for decking out your first apartment or home. CB2 has something amazing for every price range and also offers modern and efficient takes on storage.
Muji
Muji offers a simple aesthetic achieved through a “complexity of thought and design.” Muji is able to maintain their low price point by getting rid of the excess associated with “product manufacturing and distribution, in the form of unnecessary functionality, an excess of decoration, and needless packaging.” Lucky for us, this trimming down allows for a stress-free shopping experience.
T.I.N.I.
T.I.N.I. has no problem distinguishing itself from the competition with a name that stands for This Is Not Ikea. T.I.N.I. offers moderately priced, one-of-a-kind items from eras long gone as well as modern pieces perfect for people who are fed up with cookie cutter furniture.
Etsy
Etsy is an amazing place to shop for pretty much everything crafty, especially furniture. With thousands of handmade items, Etsy has something for everyone.
Dot & Bo
If you're looking for unique furniture without a cringe-worthy price tag, Dot & Bo offers a great selection of handpicked picked furniture suitable for almost every budget. Although not every piece is exactly buyer-friendly, with a few minutes of exploring the site, you can find the perfect piece for your home that won't break the bank.
White on White
White on White has some pretty expensive furniture, but the sale section is to die for. The quality and design of White on White's furniture makes the waiting period for your favorite item to go on sale worthwhile.
Dwell
Offering an amazing selection of inventive furniture, Dwell's pieces give any home a feeling of modernity. Take some time to scour through the more extravagant pieces, and you'll be sure to find something that tickles your fancy and meets your price range.