The High/Low Shopping Guide
With Sabrina Soto, host of The High Low Project
, HGTV Magazine pulled together some dynamic duos with drastically different price tags.
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Kate Doherty
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Patterned Chair
An intricate Jacquard fabric covers this handmade chair. 1803-01 chair in zion bright, $1,957, leeindustries.com for stores
Zigzag-ed Colors
Similar pink and orange colors, but the printed cotton means big savings. Maya chair, $599, grandinroad.com
Bouquet Chandelier
No need for a centerpiece with this flowery chandelier above your table. Crystorama Southport 39"-diameter, 12-light wrought-iron chandelier, $998, hayneedle.com
Smaller Statement
Smaller in scale, this pick pretties up any space. Flora 24"-diameter, 8-light wrought-iron chandelier, $399, ballarddesigns.com
Go for Gold Leaf
This handcrafted beauty has a rich gold-leaf finish. Arteriors Home Porter Bamboo 43" x 54" iron mirror, $1,572, wayfair.com
Painted Instead
Gold paint on this smaller piece shrinks the price. Cyan Designs Bamboo 23?1/2" x 38" iron mirror, $530, zincdoor.com
Elegant Lighting
Bubbled-glass balls on a chrome-finish base support a linen shade. Peacock Aqua 27"-tall lamp, $199, shadesoflight.com
Slash the Price in Half
There are only three stacked spheres, but this lamp’s actually 2 inches taller. Sea Green 29"-tall glass lamp, $50, kirklands.com
Monogrammed Tote
Choose from more than 30 monogram styles to personalize this durable bag. Colorfield 14"-tall vinyl tote in orange, $99, markandgraham.com
Personalized and Durable
This classic cotton-canvas tote can hold up to 500 pounds—in case you ever need to carry that much! Boat and Tote 13"-tall open-top tote in mandarin orange, $38, llbean.com
Feather-Filled
Purple corded piping adds polish to this feather- and down-filled pillow. Kite Ikat 20" pillow in purple, $90, lampsplus.com
Can You Tell the Difference?
Same pattern, but a polyester fill and no piping cuts the cost in half—and then some! Chooty & Co. Carnival Grapevine 17" x 17" pillow, $37, hayneedle.com
Set a Stylish Table
Customize this 10-inch dinner plate with a name for no extra fee. Christmas Green on White Damask melamine plate, $28, zazzle.com
More for Your Money
You can pick up three of these 8?1/2-inch plates for about the same amount. Victorian Kelly Green melamine plate, $8, qsquarednyc.com
Dressed to Impress
Shimmer & Stripes 35"W x 18"D x 34?1/4"H 3-drawer wood and veneer chest, $718, hayneedle.com
Bolder Stripes
Coast to Coast Imports 25"W x 14"D x 32"H 3-drawer hardwood and veneer chest, $380, wayfair.com
Light the Night
Arteriors Home Ben 31"-tall wood lamp, $408, lightopiaonline.com
Wood Works
Stein World Wood Post 29?1/4"-tall lamp, $140, hayneedle.com
Organize and Accessorize
Lunar Eclipse necklace in cobalt, $345, lelesadoughi.com; Largo 10?1/4"W x 3??1/4"D x 6?3/4"H faux snakeskin jewelry box, $40, zgallerie.com
Play Dress Up Every Day
Jeweled Piano collar, $36, baublebar.com; Slim 8"W x 4?1/2"D x 2"H lacquer jewelry box in foam blue, $24, westelm.com
Pretty as a Picture
Floral 4" x 6" bone inlay frame in blue/white, $55, robertarollerrabbit.com
Reminder to Smile
Blue Chain 4" x 6" bone and wood frame, $34, wisteria.com
Top Quality
Chloe 5' x 8' wool and viscose rug in gold, $1,195, companyc.com
Beneath Your Feet
Oriental Weavers Bali 5'3" x 7'6" polypropylene rug in ivory and gold, $129, rugsdirect.com
Drum Pendant Light
Brushed nickel accents along the top and bottom of the shade are an upscale touch. Hyper Links 5 1/2"H x 20"-diameter pendant, $250, lampsplus.com
Smaller Version
Ditching the nickel drops the price of this similarly swirly pick. Chippendale Ribbons 12"H x 16"-diameter pendant, $150, shadesoflight.com
Silky Chevron
D.L. Rhein Arrowhead 20" x 20" pillow in orange/pink, $170, amazon.com
Just as Eye-Catching
Equally graphic and colorful, this sofa accent is made from washable cotton. Appliqued Diamonds Bright Coral 20" x 20" pillow cover and insert, $55, both westelm.com
Tailored Fit
The linen-rayon upholstery on a tight seat frame gives this chair a neat, tailored shape. Chandler chair in seamist, $1,479, bassettfurniture.com
The Look for Less
Covered in cotton, this version has a cushion seat and is easy to move on casters. Leyland chair in Balboa ikat, $617, ballarddesigns.com
"O" My Table Lamp
The thick antiqued brass circle doubles the warm glow of this table lamp. Quattro 29"-tall lamp, $1,050, circalighting.comTh
Thinner Shape
A delicate base is more delicate on the wallet. Duara Circle 29"-tall brushed brass-plated lamp, $218, fratantonilifestyles.com
Carefully Crafted
This adorable breakfast tray is made from sustainably harvested birchwood. Spoons 13" x 17" tray in white, $38, fab.com
Cut the Cost
About a quarter of the price gets you a similar look made of laminated cardboard. 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" tray, $10, hm.com
Make a Wish
First made in 1949, this chair style is a Danish design classic. Wishbone beech wood and paper cord chair in sky blue, $855, danishdesignstore.com
Take a Seat at the Table
This simpler homage is a perfect way to spruce up a kitchen table. Neils beech wood and paper-wrapped cord chair in blue, $249, crateandbarrel.com
Serve the Salad
Handcrafted by Italian artisans, this serving bowl is actually dishwasher-safe. Foglia Fresca 4 3/4"H x 10"-diameter bowl, $101, vietri.comL
Leafy greens
This pick will save you money, but it's hand-wash only. Threshold Lettuce 4 1/2"H x 9"-diameter ceramic bowl, $15, target.com
Work Station
Eli’s 42"W x 21"D x 65 1/2"H redwood potting bench, $1,290, foreverredwood.com
Works Just the Same
Outdoor Living Today 43"W x 23"D x 51"H western red cedar potting bench, $289, homedepot.com
Prune Your Garden
All-purpose high-carbon Japanese steel pruner, $48, shopterrain.com
Spruce Up Plants
Thoughtful Gardener metal pruner, $25, burkedecor.com
Porcelain Planter
Blue and White Lotus 7 1/4"H x 8 1/4"-diameter porcelain planter, $95, organize.com
Style in Blue and White
Muskotnöt 4 3/4"H x 5 1/2"-diameter galvanized steel plant pot, $2, IKEA stores
We Dig It
Vintage hand trowel, $70, williams-sonoma.com
An Essential Tool
Nickel chrome hand trowel, $6, acehardware.com
Gardener's Tool Box
Puddle-Proof 12 3/4"W x 7 3/4"D x 9 1/2"H canvas field bag, $40, gardeners.com
Carry All in This Carryall
Garden 11"W x 8"D x 9"H canvas tool bag, $20, burpee.com
The Right Footwear
Urban Farmer rubber slide shoes, $60, bogsfootwear.com Kee
Keep Feet Clean
Plastic garden clogs, $48, gardeners.com
Potting and Planting
Dr. Earth Mother Land 1 1/2-cubic-foot organic planting mix, $32, walmart.com; Jackson 6-cubic-foot steel wheelbarrow, $249, homedepot.com
Your Garden Helpers
Miracle-Gro 1-cubic-foot flowers and vegetables garden soil, $5, lowes.com; Ace 10-cubic-foot wheelbarrow, $150, acehardware.com
Luxury Lighting
The curvy base is made of tole (a.k.a. fancy hand-lacquered tin). Bargello Curvy Chevron 25"-tall lamp, $389, prileylane.com
Bold Statement
This one’s shorter, but it’s glossy ceramic and Lucite. Mary McDonald Santorini Stripes 19 1/4"-tall lamp, $188, lampsplus.com
Green Wire Stool
Try this Dutch design beside a club chair. Pols Potten 17"H x 13"-diameter epoxy paint-covered iron wire stool, $289, us.amara.com
Stool and Table
Pop this little stool next to an outdoor lounge chair. Adele 17"H x 15"-diameter iron wire stool in green, $103, overstock.com
Comfortable Seating
Extra plush with two loose cushions, and extra chic with intricately carved legs. Benson flax and rayon chair, $849, sammoore.com for stores
Sleek Shape
Also an exuberant floral, but the tight foam form keeps the price in check. Candace cotton chair, $250, target.com
Watercolors
A cushy feather/down insert fills this pretty linen pillow. Watercolor 22" x 22" pillow, $245, janetkain.com
Brighter for Outside
This outdoor polyester pick makes a patio party-ready. Amy Sia Summer Ikat 20" x 20" pillow, $55, denydesigns.comer
On the Fence
With eight hooks, there’s enough space for your whole flock. Bird Picket Fence 16" x 49" wood and metal coat rack, $124, elizabethsembellishments.com
Double Your Purchase
Only five hooks, but you could pick up two for half the price. Birds on a Fence 15" x 26" wood rack with metal hooks, $30, orientaltrading.com
Royal Bowl
Fancy Limoges porcelain, 24 karat gold trim, and rich cobalt—this bowl’s fit for a king. Bernardaud Prince Bleu 6 3/4"-diameter bowl, $195, michaelcfina.com
Down-to-Earth Option
This family-friendly find is both dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Somerset Island Floral 6 1/2"-diameter porcelain bowl, $22, macys.com
Wallpaper That Wows
Made on centuries-old printing presses, this wallpaper has raised detailing that makes it look like it was painted onto the wall. Tea House Toile wallpaper in cream on gold, per single roll, $90, yorkwall.com for stores
Classic With a Kick
A classic Asian toile pattern with more modern silhouettes. Asian Scenic wallpaper in white on beige, per single roll, $49, yorkwall.com for stores
Carved 4-Poster Bed + Sheets
Jodi Appalachian hardwood twin bed in chambray, $1,179, ethanallen.com; Dot to Dot twin percale sheet set, $84, garnethill.com; Annabel twin 300-thread-count cotton sateen duvet cover, $150, serenaandlily.com
Shutter-Style Bed + Sheets
Boardwalk Batten wood twin bed in bluet, $849, youngamerica.com; Flower Dot twin percale sheet set, $62, thecompanystore.com; Trisha Trellis twin 200-thread-count cotton percale duvet cover, $69, potterybarnkids.com
White Nightstand
Keller 20 3/4"W x 18"D x 26"H Appalachian wood night table in white, $639, ethanallen.com
Basic Nightstand
Simple 17"W x 16 3/4"D x 26 1/4"H wood nightstand in white, $199, landofnod.com
Porcelain Bunny Lamp
Bunny 14 1/2"-tall porcelain lamp in ivory, $165, lampsplus.com
Resin Bunny Lmap
Abracadabra poly-resin lamp, $69, landofnod.com
Lovely Read
The Secret Garden (Puffin Books) deluxe hardcover classic, $25, amazon.com
Storytime
The Secret Garden (Dover Children’s Thrift Classics) abridged paperback, $3, amazon.com
Collectible Teddy
Björn Classic teddy bear, $198, steiffusa.com
Build a Bear
Happy Hugs Classic teddy bear, $15, buildabear.com
Tweet Tweet
This ceramic birdhouse is almost entirely glazed in a glossy citron color. Pratone 8 1/2"H x 51/2"-diameter birdhouse in green, $32, anthropologie.com
A Little Birdie Told Us
A terra-cotta home for the bird on a budget. 8"H x 7"-diameter birdhouse in green, $20, crateandbarrel.com
Geometric Curb Appeal
There’s extra detailing at the base of this lightweight fiberglass pot. Zoey 15"H x 18"-diameter planter in black, $129, grandinroad.com.
Zebra Stripe
This shorter pot is sturdy ceramic. Zig Zag 10"H x 11 1/4"-diameter planter in black, $85, emiliaceramics.com.
Lounge Around
Even the back legs are fancy on this cushy reading spot. Malina Premier linen blend chair in meadowlark surf, $1,079, la-z-boy.com for stores
Add Some Detailing
Same pattern, plus nailheads! Chas linen blend armchair in blue meadow, $480, pier1.com
Under the Sea
A wood base and finial are fine finishing accents on this ceramic lamp. Green Seahorse 31"-tall lamp with linen shade in gray, $259, shadesoflight.com
Coastal Light
This under-the-sea selection is made of sturdy resin. DEI Ocean Blue Seahorse 23"-tall lamp with rice paper shade, $60, wayfair.com
Patterned Pillow
Embroidered red swirls decorate this linen pick. Coyuchi Endless 14" x 20" pillow, $99, wayfair.com
Settled In
A polyester cover keeps the price less plump. Double Red Maze 13" x 21" pillow, $43, zazzle.com
Office Work
Made from solid maple and steel with a drawer large enough to stash a laptop. Basis 36"W x 22"D x 30"H desk, $999, roomandboard.com
Down to Business and Budget
Perfect for a small space, this narrower option has two drawers. Room Essentials 39 1/2"W x 16"D x 31"H MDF desk, $70, target.com
Cushion Your Step
Give your living room an instant makeover with a soft, handmade wool rug. Sheffield Stripe 5' x 8' rug in sea grass, $995, companyc.com
Family Friendly
This synthetic wool version stands up to stains. Amalfi Collection Stripes I 5' x 7'6" rug in ocean, $269, homedecorators.com
Under the Shade
Premium Striped 9'-diameter Sunbrella and teak umbrella in peridot, $829, and umbrella base, $99, both potterybarn.com
Spend Time Outside
Loftonaire 7'-diameter polyester and eucalyptus umbrella, $120, and umbrella base (not shown), $50, both pier1.com
Some R & R
Hampton wicker chaise longue with cushions in Sunbrella ginko, $1,295, thosbaker.com
Kick Back
Belvedere wicker chaise with olefin cushion in lime, $300, target.com
Plush Pillow
Painted Suzani Tulip Jade 17" x 17" acrylic pillow, $229, frontgate.com
Added Comfort
Violetta Baltic 16" x 16" Sunbrella pillow, $38 for a set of 2, lowes.com
Stool or Side Table
Calabash 18"H x 14"-diameter ceramic stool, $328, scenariohome.com
Rest Your Drink
Colorful 18 1/2"H x 15"-diameter metal stool in yellow, $100, plowhearth.com
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