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Looking for the best apartment decor on a budget? Here are all of BSL's favorite affordable pieces! 

apartment decor on a budget

Decorating an apartment is not easy (or cheap). For a lot of people, an apartment is a temporary living situation until you can move into a house, so it's hard to justify spending a ton of time and money making it perfect.

When I was decorating my apartment I kept going back and forth about whether or not the item I was buying was something I could use in a future home. I hate wasting money on things I can only use for a short period of time, so I tried to be as cost-efficient as possible!

Lucky for you, I found a ton of cute apartment decor on a budget that you can use in your apartment, no matter what your style is! I'll break it down by each room of the apartment to make your life easier, but seriously don't get overwhelmed (decorating is supposed to be fun)! Here's exactly how you can get the high-end look you want, for less! 

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THE BEST APARTMENT DECOR ON A BUDGET:

THE BEST APARTMENT DECOR ON A BUDGET: 

LIVING ROOM

1. Velvet Soft Solid Decorative Square Throw Pillow Covers

I'm obsessed with these pillow covers, I have them on my living room sofa and my bed! 

"We love these! We got the "Velvet Dark Green" color and they are beautiful. We pulled them out and loved how soft they were."

2. Carved Ceramic Vase Gray

This vase would be so pretty in your living room and looks way more expensive than it is!

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"Love this, perfect size height and opening for flowers. The color is great too!"

3. Brown Loop Figurine

These loop figurines are some of the trendiest decorations right now, and the fact that this is only $6.99 from At Home is actually insane!!

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"I was looking for an items for my bookcase and this gem caught my eye. I place this item on top of a book and I love it."

4. Neutral Abstract Framed Wall Canvas 

I love abstract art because it looks so expensive and luxurious. This piece is from Target and it looks so expensive and fancy!

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"It's perfect if you are into abstract art and spaces. I am so this worked out perfectly plus Target has great value and quality."

5. White Faux Fur Rabbit Rug

These rugs are such a classic decor piece, I'm obsessed!

6. Gold Metal Floor Lamp

This floor lamp looks so unique and is a great deal when you look at the prices of some high-end floor lamps!

7. White Ceramic Stacked Ring Bud Vase

This is literally one of my favorite vases I have ever seen! The shape is so fun and unique!

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"Great addition to my open shelving in my kitchen! Love the mid-century lines."

THE BEST APARTMENT DECOR ON A BUDGET:

BEDROOM

8. Polyresin Wood Accent Lamp

If you haven't seen these mini lamps from Target yet, you're missing out! There are so many cute ones and they are all so inexpensive!

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"I needed smaller lamps for my nightstands and these have been amazing! not only are they tiny but they are still able to emit a ton of light in my large bedroom."

9. Off White Wool Braided Area Rug

I am obsessed with this rug, it is the perfect neutral piece that adds a subtle texture to the space!

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"Absolutely in love with this rug! Itā€™s SO cute, & soft to! Gives the room such a cozy feeling. Feels thick and good quality too!"

10. Glass Jewelry Holder

I know, CB2, affordable?? You'll be surprised this jewelry holder is only $25 and it looks WAY more expensive. The BSL girls are in love with it!

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"I am so thrilled every time I see this on my dresser. It is a lovely combination of vintage and modern. I keep my everyday jewelry in it."

11. Solid Linen Blend Duvet & Sham Set

Linen duvet covers are NOT cheap, so I was thrilled to find this one at Target that is much more affordable than most! The white linen looks so luxurious!

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"Beautiful linen duvet! So many linen duvets are pricey, but I think this one is really great looking especially for the price."

12. Gold Arched Full Length Mirror

How stunning is this mirror? I want it for my apartment bedroom corner, it would be perfect!

"This mirror is STUNNING. Iā€™ve been on the hunt for a big arched mirror that wasnā€™t super expensive, and this absolutely is worth every penny."

13. Lumbar Boucle Decorative Throw Pillow

This lumbar pillow looks like something from Crate & Barrel, and I can't believe it's Target! Put this on your bed for a luxurious look!

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"The length is great for our king size bed and the texture is super soft. Very pleased with this pillow and plan to buy a few more for our home"

14. Horizontal Landscape Framed Canvas

The Studio McGee Target art is sooo good! This looks like an amazing vintage find, but in fact, it is a budget-friendly Target find!

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"Such an incredible canvas at an amazing price!"

THE BEST APARTMENT DECOR ON A BUDGET: 

KITCHEN

15. Rubberwood Serving Board

You can't go wrong with a round charcuterie board for both decor and functionality!

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"Love the quality of this board! Perfect for decor or as a cheeseboard."

16. Marble Herb and Salt Bowl

This little herb and salt bowl makes me so happy! It looks like something from a very fancy home decor store, not Amazon!

"You will not be disappointed. Heavy weighted, soft, no-scratch base, and beautiful!"

17. Wood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

As soon as I saw these at Target, I knew I had to put them in this post. These look way more expensive than they are, plus they will add a nice touch of wood to your kitchen!

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"Simple and timeless set of shakers. The price & quality is unmatched. I highly recommend."

18. Glass Canisters With Cork Top 

If you need glass canisters for your countertop to put coffee, sugar, flour, or whatnot in, you'll love these canisters! They're inexpensive and look super nice!

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"I use mine for salt & pepper cellars in the kitchen -- these glass canisters do the job perfectly, and look fantastic doing it!"

19. Kitchen Towel Set Faded Blue

These kitchen towels are so nice, and they're perfectly neutral for any space!

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"These towels are a great size and seem like really good quality."

20. Marble Kitchen Utensil Holder for Countertop

This utensil holder is so pretty and a great Amazon deal! It will really add a nice element to your countertop.

"Colors are subtle. Very well made . Extremely happy with this product"

21. Mug Storage Tree

I always wish I had a better way to display my mugs because all of my mugs are so cute! I need this mug tree! 

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"Best mug tree. It holds all my mugs without falling and it looks Amazing"

THE BEST APARTMENT DECOR ON A BUDGET: 

BATHROOM

22. Marble Soap Pump

This marble soap pump is so pretty! The marble and gold combination looks so expensive!

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"Beautiful design, safe small rubber "feet" to avoid slippage, easy to fill and elegant colors!"

23. Gray Marble Soap Dish

This slate soap dish is so stunning! I would love to put this in my guest bathroom.

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"Love these. I bought three. One for in my shower and two for our master vanities. They look gorgeous on my granite countertops!"

24. Apothecary Jars Bathroom Storage Organizer

These apothecary jars are perfect for your bathroom countertop to keep cotton swabs and cotton balls organized!

"I bought this because it was the perfect size and color to fit inside my bathroom organizer! They worked out perfectly for me to store cotton pads/swabs"

25. Woven Tank Tray

This little woven tray is perfect to sit on top of your toilet with a spare roll of toilet paper, some air freshener, and maybe a candle!

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"Love this little basket everything is just right, right down to the size and leather handles. It looks great in my bathroom"

26. Toothbrush and Toothpaste Holder

This is so nice to have sitting on your counter to keep your toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste organized on your countertop.

"Really sturdy and nicely designed. Very inexpensive. Also very roomy. Love it!!"

27. Six Compartment Glass & Metal Vanity Organizer

This countertop organizer will make your bathroom look so clean and put together!

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"This is really pretty sitting on my bathroom counter as a makeup organizer."

28. Marble White

Toilet Tank Tray 

This tray is perfect to put on the top of your toilet with a candle or some other decorative piece!

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"I just love these trays there non slip and now the things that i put on the top of my toilets stay put"

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29. Round Decorative Basket 

You can never go wrong with a basket! In the reviews, people mention using this basket as a pot for plants, for blankets, or even as a DIY lampshade.

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"I love the size. I got it for a house warming gift! it was the perfect size and quality."

30. Decorative Vase

This vase is so pretty and it looks so expensive! I am so impressed with Amazon!

"Very nice vase for the money. Easy to arrange flowers. Just the right size for my little house."

31. Scented Candle in Glass Holder

These candles are so pretty and classy and they're very inexpensive! I want to order all of them and have one in every room of my apartment!

32. Faux Pampas Grass Bouquet

Pampas grass is SO popular right now and it would look gorgeous in any of the vases linked in this post.

"These stems are beautiful. They are so soft and fluffy right out of the package and they do not shed!"

33. Dark Green Small Glass Vase

This is the prettiest vase! I would style this on decorative shelves or even on a mantle!

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"The color is really nice and looks great in my coffee table tray. Should have brought a bigger size as well!"

34. Black Storage Basket

This storage basket is the perfect size to sit on a shelf and hold everything you need! The black look is super sleek!

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"These baskets are beautiful. I got them to organize small things like sunglasses, face masks, perfume bottles, etc."

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