Pinteresting On A Budget - Bedroom

It's no secret that in the last couple of years interior design has been transformed by Pinterest. I spend hours upon hours pinning yet another vase of Peonies and just one more shabby chic bedset. It's an addiction for the homely sort, spending their last few pounds on fresh flowers rather than a G&T on a Friday night. Crazy eh!

But how easy really is it to achieve the 'Pinterest Look' on a genuinely shabby (anything but chic) budget? Before you grab your coat, dash to Zara Home and empty your overdraft, take a moment to find your nearest Car Boot Sale or Secondhand Store and discover some fabulous eBay sellers. 

Starting with my Filing Cabinet; it's the perfect place to store all of my jumpers & underwear whilst still allowing my boyfriend to have plenty of room for all of his bits. This was a steal at £20 from Shabitat, our local warehouse shop in Brighton, which has provided me with some of the most beautiful and unique pieces in my home. I love the way the softer touches on and around it compliment the industrial features of this piece. 

In order to fill a dressing table shaped hole in my life as my makeup collection swelled and I grew tired of a pillow on the floor, I looked to Ikea. Although many bloggers seem to have either the Malm or Henmnes, I went for the Micke Desk. This still offers the clean lines and a large drawer for storage (plus, well, a perfect backdrop for makeup photos..!). But as a desk this also comes with a cupboard to store all my skincare & hair products.

Finally lets talk about my Leirvik Bed Frame from Ikea, which I'm 99% sure every blogger and their dog rests their head on.  It is the feature of my bedroom, set off with cheap as chips ebay fairy lights this gives the perfect ambiance in the evenings. However Ikea did let themselves down on structure with this one as it is not the most stable of beds. But hey I'm a girl who will take style over substance (Sorry Paul Hollywood) any day!

So tell me what are your favourite Pinterest ideas and what are you most treasured items that you picked up on a budget?

Lily x