How To Buy Home Decor Online: Tips, Tricks & Everything In Between

Whether you're planning a makeover or simply elevating the current state of your room, here are some things to keep in mind.

Plan ahead: Doesn't each room in your home have its own needs? That's why you've got to plan ahead! Simply adding things to your cart and buying them won't help. Plan the layout, aesthetic, colours, fabrics, furnishings and everything that you NEED in a room. Leave the luxuries in a separate column, and get to them only if they fit your budget. List down everything you need in a room and also start thinking about how you want it to look. 

Make a mood board: The next step in planning has got to have a mood board. Every room deserves an aesthetic and only you know what will suit it best. But browse through the latest home decor trends, work out what colours and fabrics you want to use and put it all on a mood board. Use sites like Pinterest or simply make a collage of it all on paper. That way, you'll be better prepared while shopping online. 

Measure your space: If you're looking to buy furniture, it's best to have your layout in hand and all the measurements at the ready! After all, you don't want to invest in a big couch when you've got a small living room. Keep in mind how many chairs can fit into your dining room and buy a table accordingly, or whether you need a couch with additional storage to make your life easier. 

Stick to your budget: Shopping online can easily become aspirational. What's worse is you often don't realise when you've gone over budget. That's why it's best to plan how much you're ready to spend on each piece of home decor you shop for. Do your research and have a budget in mind for furniture, linens and other knick-knacks you're planning on buying. 

Use social media: For honest details of the product, it's best to scan the brand's social media. You'll find honest reviews, the most recent details, and perhaps even a discount or a giveaway. Make the most of a brand's marketing tactics and get the best out of your online home decor shopping experience. In fact, go check out Shop On LBB for decor (and other inspiration).

Shopping home decor online can be extremely enticing, but you've got to keep an eye out and check all the details. Here's what to look out for.

Compare prices: Just because you like something on one website, don't readily buy it just yet. You might find the same piece on a different website for cheaper. ALWAYS compare prices, and make sure you're getting the most out of what you buy. While this may seem like common knowledge, make sure you stick to it because while one platform might give you great design, the other might also throw in extra storage. And, who wouldn't want that? 

Review warranty and return policies: Always read the fine print! Let's be honest, shopping for home decor online is hard. You might order a big piece of furniture, but it may look nothing like the picture you saw online. That's why it's best to know the return policy for each item. The warranty also plays a major role because you do not want to be stuck with a manufacturing defect only a few months into buying the hero piece of your home. 

Read all the details: Home decor photos online are often quite enticing, and most images are staged. That's why you've got to read the details to know the materials used, the colour, scale and other aspects of the product. The description always offers more information, and if it doesn't feel enough, don't hesitate to call customer care and get all the details you need before you buy any item. 

Beware of hidden costs: Don't believe the price you see online. Once you checkout, several costs get added, which include shipping, packaging, delivery, taxes, and at times even assembly. Several websites offer free shipping or delivery if you spend a certain amount, or you may get a coupon code too. Keep an eye out for all the deals and guidelines. 

If you've got a luxe taste that's not only luxurious but also sensible, you'll love The Decor Remedy's statement candle stands, luxury planters and marble nesting tables. Everything on this e-store oozes luxury.

LBB Picks: The Earthy Luxe Cake and Knife Server that's gold plated with wood accents, the Celina Double Rim Wall Clock and the Theos Black Cane Planters are just some of our favourites from The Decor Remedy's collection. 

The Decor Remedy's price range starts at INR 1,000.

The popular sustainable decor brand offers quality hoe decor with an Indian aesthetic. Who doesn't love their linens, unique homeware and gorgeous tea and coffee sets. There's no such thing as too much Good Earth in any home.

LBB Picks: We love Good Earth's new Chille collection; the Chille Hand-painted Coupe Bowls and the Chille Hand-painted Platter and Dip Bowl are worth adding to your dinnerware. 

Good Earth's price range starts at INR 600, we found lovely table mats in that price range.

Unique shapes, eclectic planters, ball-shaped lamps, and whatnot! Objectry loves to play with geometric shapes and produces arty pieces that are great to have in any home because they make their own statement but also blend in. 

LBB Picks: We love the Ball Lamp, which is a wooden ball with a bulb that can be a cute desk accessory and Objectry's Basic Key Hook & Organizer which is completed wooden and will add a great accent to any home. 

Objectry's price range starts at INR 900.

Earth-friendly home decor finds a home at Mianzi. Their furniture, lamps, and unique use of materials can take over any home and make it look elegant and soulful. Their revolutionary take on mundane products is icing on the cake!

LBB Picks: To story items, we love Mianzi's Doco Storage Box; the Bamboo Desk Baskets and the Orbit Pendant Lamp are also great pieces to add to your home. You can get them on LBB too!

Mianzi's price range starts at INR 900.

Home and decor products from Kumaon find a home in Nayalap. Bamboo may be a new feature in Kumaon, but copper home decor has existed for years. And, Nalayap brings forward their home & kitchen and garden home decor in a unique, contemporary way.

LBB Picks: We love the brand's bamboo Pen/Brush Holder, the Multi-Painted Handcrafted Coaster Set, and Handmade Bamboo Storage Basket with Lid; all of which are available on LBB. 

Nalayap's price range starts at INR 450. 

Offering a pop of colour, Freedom Tree's bright homeware, furniture and furnishings give any home a cheery vibe. Their pop collections, work with retro wicker, among others are items anyone would love to fill their home with.  

LBB Picks: We love the Panther Woven Rug in green, Freedom Tree's Four Poster Wicker Bed is one we aspire to add to our home; and we simply love their dinnerware collection. 

Freedom Tree's price range starts at INR 1,000 for decor items and knick-knacks.

The Swedish brand has several fans across the globe, and rightly so. Their classic aesthetic, quality and ease of use are unmatched. But if we're being honest, IKEA wins thanks to the lovely galleries it creates, giving everyone a room to aspire to and bring home.

LBB Picks: Who doesn't love IKEA's minimalist design sensibility? Their storage and organizer options are some of the best out there. We love the KVARNVIK - Storage Box with Lid, FIXA - Cable Management Set from their everyday essentials category is also super useful to buy

IKEA's price range for essential products starts at INR 99.

Pro Tip: If you love shopping from IKEA, here are some other home decor brands you must check out.