Is there really a direct relationship between how much something costs and how much it’s worth? To me, it’s kind of like the Mastercard commercials. Things that you can’t necessarily quantify really can be priceless.

You could be able to afford an antique Tiffany piece, but it’s the $400 piece you bought from a local craft fair or the gift you received from your 6-year-old daughter that means the world to you. The same logic applies to your home décor: just because you CAN spend a lot on furnishings or other design elements doesn’t mean you have to, and just because luxurious temptations are in all the design magazines doesn’t mean you need them to make your home complete.

I am all for investing in some good-quality basic pieces of furniture. But I also think your home can be well-designed, comfortable, and representative of your personality and style if you use inexpensive pieces too. I also encourage you to use and enjoy the things you love – whether it’s inherited linens, your great-grandmother’s headboard, your children’s artwork, or your collection of toy trains.

You tell me:

Does it matter how much something costs?

What’s the best, cheapest thing you’ve ever bought?

What’s the most expensive interior design mistake you’ve made?