Decorating With Craigslist

Any savvy decorator on a budget knows about Craigslist. Craigslist is a global website where people list things to sell locally. You can search your state's region or major city for new, used, or antique furniture, cars, housewares, even items offered for free. There are three things you need to know about Craigslist.

1. Check the website for new listings every day. The good stuff goes fast.



2. Keep an open mind, but have a general idea of what you're looking for. If you need a table for your hallway, know the dimensions and the type of piece that will fit. Then wait and see what pops up.



3. Move fast. If you see an item you like, the dimensions match up, and it fits in nicely with your budget, DON'T HESITATE. Contact the seller immediately and commit to come at their earliest convenience. Sellers who offer items cheap really just want it gone.

Below you will find just two examples of items I have purchased on Craigslist:

Brown Leather Couch with Nail Heads: $275

Mahogany Octagonal Pedestal Table: $35

Decorating doesn't need to desecrate your savings. To search Craigslist for your local listings now, click http://www.craigslist.org/