8 affordable retailers to follow on Instagram for inspiration

Instagram is a great resource when it comes to looking for home styling inspiration when you feel like your house is in need of a quick pick-me-up, but many influencers and interior designers use beautiful, high-end furniture with high-end price tags. We’ve found eight affordable retailers with great Instagram feeds worth following for home inspiration. The best part is knowing that recreating these looks won’t break the bank.

1. @bunnings

Bunnings Warehouse has a feed full of great DIY ideas, beautiful bathrooms and achievable laundries all at accessible price points.

Introduce a hint of colour to enliven a plain room. @thestylesociete did this perfectly by balancing bold and pastel colours. Featuring @kaboodlekitchen Trends cabinetry in Bluepea and Macaroon and the door is painted with @duluxaus Slightly Rose #bunnings #laundry

2. @kmartaus

You can’t go past Kmart Australia for a bargain buy that’s bang on-trend. Their feed is full of styling ideas using affordable home accessories for their range.

Couch-side coffee coming right up! Serve up a storm on our $19 side trolley and share a cuppa with friends. #kmartaus #kmartaustralia #kmartstyling #kmarthome

3. @ikea_australia

This list wouldn’t be complete without Ikea. The Swedish flat-pack giant knows how to reimagine their budget furniture and accessories into well-styled rooms that look a million bucks. Their feed works through every style imaginable, from Scandinavian and Minimalist to Maximalism and Monochrome.

This season, take your cues from mother nature and go au natural with your home décor. Think warm tones of sand, stone and terracotta with light wooden home accessories. Don't forget, our IKEA FAMILY Members get 30% off a cosy new quilt with the purchase of a quilt cover offer.* Swipe up on our Instagram Story to see our full range. *T&Cs apply. Available in-store and online. Offer valid until 9/7/18. See website for details.

4. @freedom_australia

Freedom Australia are a high street furniture retailer whose products are influenced by high-end designs. Their products channel the latest styles at accessible price points, and their Instagram feed is perfect for anyone looking for pointers on how to create a ‘layered’ look.

Retro Luxe 😍 Go metallic when you're looking to give your living space the glam treatment. Our selection of timeless metallic homewares will help you amp up the luxe-factor with ease.

5. @haymespaint

Sometimes all a room needs is a lick of paint to bring it back to life, and the Haymes Paint Instagram feed is exactly where you should be looking for edgy paint colours and innovative painting ideas.

Nothing says winter vibes quite like a wood-burning fireplace. Taking cues from the Danish concept of hygge, soft furnishings, layered textures and onyx walls are the perfect way to keep things toasty this chilly season. Read more on the blog. Link in bio ➡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Colour used is Haymes Artisan Surface Bloom in Basalt Rock ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷 by @gemmola Styling by @ruthwelsby

6. @mockaaustralia

Mocka Australia is an online retailer specialising in modern and affordable furniture that’s suitable for the whole family, and their feed is chock-full of examples of how great their versatile products look in real homes. Check this feed out when you’re looking for new ways of combining colours.

We love this styling of the Daisy Entertainment Unit by @4573home 🌼 On Sale Now

7. @potterybarnaustralia

The Pottery Barn feed is a combination of the brands well-styled campaign images, and photos taken by customers that demonstrate how to rework Pottery Barn pieces into multiple homes, styles and themes. A great resource if you’re having trouble reimagining a space or working a new purchase into your current layout.

We spy our Willow Woven Cutlery Caddy in this sweet Autumnal corner of @mumlittleloves' kitchen 💙 #mypotterybarn #kitchen #interiorstyling #home

8. @templeandwebster

Trying to work out what colours and finishes are currently on trend? Spend some time scrolling through the Temple & Webster feed, then shop their huge range of budget and high-street homewares online.

We've made updating your sleep space easy with ready-made bedroom looks - all on sale! We love this modern eclectic look complete with bright warm-toned shades to keep things cosy and vibrant for winter.

This article originally appeared on Better Homes and Gardens.

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Laura Barry

Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.