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About RH

RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware is an upscale home furnishings company that carries everything from furniture to bathroom hardware. Their collection of stunning showrooms, with perfectly symmetrical spaces are enormous and bold. Branded as RH galleries, they include restaurants, wine shops, or a coffee bar. I've been to the location in Charlotte, which is around 50,000 square feet and includes a rooftop restaurant.

RH Gallery in Charlotte

RH's Signature Style

RH is known to be modern, classic, and timeless. When you walk through their galleries, you will notice a few things:

• they use very large furniture to make a statement

• they love to use symmetry in their spaces

• they use a lot of neutral colors to showcase their furnishings

• they love to mix rustic and luxurious materials like marble and reclaimed wood

Mastering RH style is all about blending so many different elements. They offer elegance and comfort. They can be modern yet rustic. They give off vintage and contemporary. No one understands how to create the perfect harmony in your home by using quality materials and showcasing comfortable style better than them.

Their furniture is beautifully crafted, but also comes with a hefty price tag. You will need to shell out some dough if you want to own any of their pieces.

The good news is you can replicate the look without breaking the bank. Because RH is so popular, there are so many furniture companies making similar looks for much less. But be careful. If you're solely focused on budget decor, your home can easily come off as cheap or cheesy, and won't emulate their style at all.

So here's what to focus on if you want to channel RH's signature style for a fraction of the cost.

Stick to a Neutral Color Palette

One of the main reasons they're able to achieve a timeless and sophisticated look. Stick to a neutral color palette, which means lots of whites, grays, beiges, and other muted colors. No jewel tones or bright colors like fuschia. If you need a pop of color, try incorporating some greenery such as a plant or moss.

Pick Classic and Timeless Furniture

RH does elegance and function so well. Most of their furniture has clean lines with classic designs. Very similar to the point above, their furniture and decor is always neutral in color. I know it can be a bit unpractical to have a white sofa, but the crispness of any variation of that color automatically gives luxury.

Incorporate Oversized Mirrors

Remember, RH does everything big and bold. With sooooo many options on Amazon, this is easy to do. Adding oversized mirrors will make your space feel larger and grand, similar to what you see in the galleries.

Mix high low pieces

RH loves to create timeless pieces using materials such as reclaimed wood or marble. This actually makes replicating their look a little difficult.  There's nothing worse than bringing a bunch of items together and realizing the final look is a bit cheesy.

This is why I am a firm believer that you need to invest in furniture, but not in every piece. I wrote more on this topic in another blog post Decorating a Home From Scratch.   And as much as I love RH (probably just a smidge less than the crazy people fighting for their Stanleys), their sofas are low in height and outrageously priced. In my opinion, you can definitely skip out on the splurge.

There are so many good, quality options to choose from. Spending less on home decor is another great way to save money. Places like Home Goods and Wayfair have amazing accessories at reasonable prices.

Look for Dupes

Because they are so popular, there are a lot of companies that make similar furniture mimicking RH's style. You can find everything from mirrors to nightstands and their cloud sofa. Lighting is also one of the best areas where you can find a great dupe. I bought a wonderful floor lamp from Lamp's Plus, which is also available on Amazon.

I also purchased a gorgeous crystal chandelier. I think the original was 7,000 and I paid a little under 500. Furnishing a home is expensive. There's no need to go crazy unless your budget really allows for it.

Mix Textures

This is not just a RH thing, this is an interior designer pro tip. If you want your home to look high end, you need to do two things:

1. Integrate luxurious textures. As you're looking for accessories, think about bringing in pillows and throw blankets that are either velvet or fur.

   
   

2. Mix up the textures. Layering different textures, materials, and elements can create create more depth and interest. Bring linen fabrics and velvet into the same space.

Shop At the Outlet

Did you know that RH has several outlets throughout the country? The furniture is deeply discounted. You can save as much as 70% off of certain items.  And it doesn't just stop at RH. Almost every major brand you can think of has locations throughout the country. Some of my favorites are Frontgate, Pottery Barn, Serena and Lily, Arhaus, Anthropologie, and Crate and Barrel.

Mastering RH style on a budget can be achieved if you mix and match elements. Don't forget to to incorporate them in a way that creates a space you love.

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