7 Affordable Ways to Make Your Home as Stylish as a Celebrity's

Updated on May 21, 2015 at 9:05 AM

Have you ever found yourself enviously ogling a celebrity's home? We did that too — until we realized we could get the same dazzling style on our real-girl budget. The decor pieces in superstars' homes may be superexpensive, but the style principles remain the same regardless of price point.

We pored over our favorite celebrity homes to determine exactly what these stars were doing to achieve that A-list look, and then we figured out how to get it for less. Read on to see what we came up with.

Lush Greens in the Bathroom

A soaking tub is practically a prerequisite for stardom, and it's also the perfect way to emulate your favorite superstar's bathroom — but if a new piece of porcelain is out of your budget, add some affordable greens instead. Succulents and houseplants, like these in Tiffani Thiessen's spa-like bathroom, give you a zen vibe for a lot less dough.

Outdoor Dining Tables

Whether they cater or cook, like Cooking Channel star Tiffani Thiessen, celebrities know the value of outdoor entertaining. A weather-proof dining table is key to a successful backyard bash; fortunately, there are many affordable options for real girls, from The Home Depot to Ikea.

Calm and Neutral Color Palettes

Perhaps it's all the jet-setting celebrities do, but it seems they all gravitate toward soothing, monochromatic palettes. Case in point: the neutral living room in J Lo's NYC penthouse. With some paint and appropriate accessories, you can create the same atmosphere in your abode.

Statement-Making Desks

Celebrities don't live boring lives, so why would they work at boring desks? Stars love to turn supercool dining tables into supersize desks, like Genevieve Gorder's raw mahogany dining-table-turned-desk. From Craigslist to West Elm, affordable dining tables can be found in every statement-making style, ready to be transformed into a desk. Source: David A. Land for HGTV Magazine

Oversize Art

Like a puffy ball gown on the red carpet, oversize art is the celeb style statement of choice. Dig through online art sales and yard sales, or pick up a large canvas and paintbrush to get a supersize art look like the one Molly Sims has in her living room.

Canopy Beds

Canopy beds are romantic and timeless, so it's not surprising that they're the preferred sleeping style of celebrities. You can find your perfect canopy bed at a price point that's right for you, from over-the-top tufted versions to sleek and modern interpretations, like Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady's.

Modern Lighting Fixtures in the Kitchen

A-listers keep their homes stylish from lighting fixture to floorboard, even in the kitchen. Modern-glam pendant lights — especially those with brass accents — are all over celebrity kitchens, including Genevieve Gorder's. You can find similar styles on discount decor sites across the web or make your own. Source: David A. Land for HGTV Magazine