https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 14 Nov 2026 23:28:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1472239 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:59:13 +0000 swurlygurl 1472239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah, that sounds exactly like me!! The only exception is my husband is the opposite. Even if I spent $5 on a gorgeous wall mirror he would feel it was too much. I don't let that affect my decisions necessarily, but I still feel really bad about spending money on decor. But, our house looks like crap because I don't. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471981 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:43:11 +0000 Anagram 1471981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Personally, I value it a lot, probably too much. My husband really doesn't value it at all, so it's a tough balance. When I was single, my townhouse was beautiful and I spent my tax returns every year buying beautiful stuff for my house. I had an amazing crate and barrel couch that I still adore...</p> <p>My husband would be thrilled with a free, ugly brown puffy couch that someone else threw away. LOL.</p> <p>But, he's able to save lots of money, whereas I've never had more than about $10,000 in my savings acount at a time, so I guess he's the winner. heh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471894 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 07:22:41 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1471894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like feeling comfortable and happy in my home, so yes, i spend money on decor. We dont make a lot of physical/structural changes because we rent, but i love decorating! People have told us our place belongs on Apartment Therapy so i must be doing an okay job ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471889 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 07:19:56 +0000 looch 1471889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I value it. I spent a long time living with temporary furniture and frankly I like nice things. I try to economize, but I also splurge.</p> <p>Case in point, I would like new bedside table lamps. I proved them in three locations, Ethan Allen for $539 per lamp, pottery barn for $ 125 per lamp and home goods for $ 70 lamp.</p> <p>We are getting the ones from Homegoods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471869 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:54:35 +0000 Beyond2 1471869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I value my home's comfort and function far above appearance. I'd much rather have a garage sale or hand me down picture hanging and the extra money in the bank than have the "perfect" decoration on my wall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471801 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:22:09 +0000 sunny 1471801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't value it that much. While I like things to look nice, I also want things to be comfortable and I hate the idea of spending a lot of money on something that I feel that I have to protect because my LO is going to destroy it. </p> <p>We moved into the home 5 years ago and our walls were bare until about 6 months ago! Haha! I finally hung a gallery wall with LO's photos and we bought a piece of (generic) art for over the couch. I couldn't spend the money on an original piece though I did consider it. </p> <p>Our priorities are traveling and saving. Up until about 6 months ago, we've used the same $130 Ikea Jokkmokk dining set that we bought as a temporary table 5-6 years ago because we were too cheap to buy a new one and our dining room was completely unfurnished. But we have spent a ton of money traveling to new and interesting places. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471799 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:15:42 +0000 Purpledaisy 1471799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's important to me that our place looks nice. I never feel guilty about spending money on home decor. We spend a lot of time here, I like my home to make me feel happy when I walk in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471789 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 01:36:55 +0000 googly-eyes 1471789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think since a) we don't own our own home yet (probably within a couple years though!) and b) I haven't completely decided on my style yet, I don't like to spend too much on it. But I do appreciate pretty rooms. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471787 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 01:31:10 +0000 lamariniere 1471787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally value it. I also WAH, so I'm here all the time. I want my home to look nice (to me). It always really pleases me when people visit and complement our place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471589 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:29:39 +0000 PurplePumps 1471589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a nice home that you're happy to be in is very important! You spend sooooo much time there, it should be the way you want. I still shop deals and all for the house like anything else, but I rarely feel guilty for buying anything for the home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471569 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:19:47 +0000 Mae 1471569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reading all these responses makes me feel better! I know its not unusual/wrong to want your house to look nice but the thrifty side of me just cringes at "unnecessary" expenditures! </p> <p>@Mrs. Pen: Oh there will be pics :) I have all the furniture done now and just working on wall decor. Hoping to finish it up in the next month or so!</p> <p>@Zbug: I absolutely swear by enamel paint. I've tried painting with regular latex paint and also with spray paint (which lots of my favorite bloggers use!) but I've had no luck with good lasting finishes with those. I sort of prefer a high-gloss enamel, although I haven't ever been able to find one in no-voc. I got no-voc semi-gloss enamel from Behr (sold at Home Depot) for the nursery furniture and I was really happy with it. I didn't even prime the furniture first, just sanded it a bit to remove the gloss, and it provided great coverage that seems to be wipe-able. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471565 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:17:05 +0000 heffalump 1471565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like to spend too much on our decor. Once in awhile we'll splurge on something, but for the most part I diy or get things as gifts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471560 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:14:32 +0000 Zbug 1471560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: off topic (sorry!!) but what paint do you use for furniture? I painted a number of items with annie sloan chalk paint in the past year but hate the waxing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471534 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:57:29 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1471534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really want to value it, but right now my priorities need to lie with paying off debt and getting through school! But I do what I can with what I have. My home is nowhere near where I'd like it to be - but sometimes I surprise myself by how much small changes can make. Having an aesthetically pleasing home is extremely motivating to me and it really affects my happiness! I do have a list of things I want to do and I will add up what the cost would be, go over it with DH and then we discuss budget and when/where we could fit that in. Because some of those little things also make our lives easier.</p> <p>I want to add shelves at the end of our entry hallway with a big storage bin underneath - and it would make the hallway prettier while also being extremely functional. I could finally take some books out of storage, freeing space in the master closet (our only storage space). So I guess at this point I think more practically, but I will be excited when debt is paid off, we can buy our own house and actually decorate it! </p> <p>Don't feel bad about the $40 mirror - that is a good price and sounds like you've saved so much $$ on the nursery already! I want to see pics when you're done :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471529 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:52:25 +0000 snowjewelz 1471529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends. I'm planning to add some artwork on our bare walls so it will cost some $ but I deem it important. I really want a sunburst mirror in our bedroom too but I def have a cap of what I'm willing to spend on home decor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471323 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:12:41 +0000 BananaPancakes 1471323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's pretty high on my list. And I don't feel bad hiring professionals to do things that I can't. I value beauty and think that it's important to live your life with things you love around you. I save up and wait for the right thing and have no guilt when I find something I really like. I also think that art is always worth it if it truly means something to you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471318 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:11:19 +0000 rattles 1471318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I value it in so far as I want a cozy home that reflects our personalities and lifestyle. I don't spend a lot of money on our home, but I like to think it looks great :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471302 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:05:57 +0000 blackbird 1471302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love fabric.com! Great for my sewing projects. Not great if I want to sew impulsively </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471297 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:04:05 +0000 MrsH 1471297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want my home to look nice but I always try and get good deals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471292 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:02:27 +0000 Mae 1471292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: I've been using fabric.com for home decor fabric lately because they have a ton of designs and pretty good prices. Curtains are always going to be a bit of a money suck for me because I prefer floor to ceiling ones… but I felt better about spending $100 on fabric for 4 floor to ceiling panels in a fabric I loooooove (I had 2 windows to cover) than like $50 per panel that is probably shorter than I want anyways from bed bath and beyond or whatever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471270 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:56:30 +0000 Sparkler 1471270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: I just replaced our old nursery window treatments that I tried to skimp on with the green mountain cordless thermal blackout roman shades from wayfair and while not cheap, they are way cheaper than PBK and the quality is excellent! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471257 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:53:42 +0000 Greentea 1471257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your home is very important to you (to anyone). It is your living space and it effects all aspects of your life. I think it is really important! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471199 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:35:34 +0000 heartonastring 1471199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally vaue it. DH and I are homebodies, so we spend a lot of time here. It's important to me that my environment is aesthetically pleasing, because I feel like that puts me in a good place mentally.</p> <p>I'm not one to feel guilty about purchases though. Buying something for the home doesn't mean that I can't use other money to do more "meaningful" things like make donations or buy for others. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471174 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:26:46 +0000 regberadaisy 1471174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Omg yes. I still have not bought blinds or curtain because they're so freaking expensive. I need to bite the bullet soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471149 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:20:46 +0000 Mae 1471149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sparkler: My husband doesn't care at all either way. Like, he wouldn't care if I DIDN'T decorate, but he thinks it looks nice when I do and he never is concerned with cost. We actually do have a line item for "household extras" that I use for random little stuff occasionally. But I think I'm stressing a little about the nursery because it's obviously a LOT at once. I do think I've done by very best to cut costs in there. We didn't repaint, I got a $100 crib off amazon and all the other furniture was craigslisted and repainted by me. I DIY'd curtains and crib skirt and I'm DIYing all of the wall stuff I have planned for now--- except for this mirror. So over all I feel like its as cheap as it could possibly be for the look I want! But I think I just feel guilty for even caring about the "look" because like, the baby doesn't care! lol. Let's be honest here, I want it pinterest-y because it makes ME happy not because it is any benefit to the child haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471144 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:18:14 +0000 HLK208 1471144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I value decorating but I know it takes awhile to make a home look nice too. I feel guilty about purchases over $500...which is most furniture so we rarely buy furniture! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471133 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:13:05 +0000 Sparkler 1471133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: What if you create a line item in your budget that is a portion of your net or take home income so that you don't feel guilty or have to convince your husband it's a valid expense? That is what I did and for larger home decorating purchases, I just combine a few months. It keeps me in check and by including it in our budget it's an acknowledge by my husband that it truly does matter. When we were first engaged my now husband thought it was all a waste and now that we have a nicely decorated home, he is proud to have people over and it just feels like home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471129 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:10:28 +0000 anandam 1471129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you're a weirdo. I'm similar with beautification things in general - getting my hair/nails done, buying new clothes just because I like them, etc. Sometimes I feel guilty just for desiring nice things, not even buying them! I think for me it's because my parents were frugal about these things growing up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471120 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:07:51 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1471120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I enjoy decorating and I really prefer to fill my house with things I love, instead of something to fill the space. Consequently, several of our rooms are still unfinished even though we've been here 5 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-value-decorating#post-1471105 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:03:31 +0000 Andrea 1471105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I value it! I've always liked decorating. </p>