I’ve long believed that your home should be a sanctuary—a place that not only reflects your personal style, but your wants and needs too. Unfortunately, when you’re living with roommates that’s not always a possibility. So, when you finally branch out on your own for the first time (like I just did) decorating is a real treat. And Walmart’s home department makes it easy to create a stylish space without breaking the bank.

The first change I made was swapping the dark gray rug that had previously covered the floor in my living room with a lovely jute rug that spans the entire seating area. The lighter color and natural feel brightened the space and made it feel more welcoming. Seeing the huge difference that small change made inspired me to continue in my redecorating quest. I decided to embrace natural materials but pair them with a few modern glam touches as well. A beautiful oval mirror, sleek leather chair, and Scandi-inspired credenza turned my blank back wall into one of the biggest statement areas in the whole home, and a luxe emerald chair pulled the entire space together beautifully.