Budget-Friendly Ways To Style Your Living Room Like HGTV's Ben And Erin Napier

Ben and Erin Napier have mastered the homey countryside design. With the pretense of a perfectly styled interior whipped away, the HGTV "Home Town" stars' humble abode shares a lived-in feel that cherishes those who call it home. A look inside the Napier's house showcases a living room filled with patterns, pops of color, crafty woodwork, and much more magazine-worthy elements. You can recreate the style of Ben and Erin's living room without splurging on designer pieces or undergoing a complete remodel by trying out the following 12 budget-friendly tips.

From artwork to furniture, there are several ways to pull off Ben and Erin's style on a budget. As the designer half of the "Home Town" duo shared in an Instagram post, "The styling can be an outward reflection of who we are and what we love — but really, our houses are the backdrops of our lives and celebrations and failures, of growing families." Keep Erin's words in mind as you pull off these budget-friendly tricks to ensure the style stays true to you.

The Napier's living has a handful of throw pillows, each adorned with unique patterns and colors. Their design style ranges from abstract zebras to vintage florals. Swapping solid cushions for whimsical patterns is one way to give your living room the "Home Town" touch. To get the look, shop Napier's pillow collection at the HGTV couple's home goods store, Laurel Mercantile, or browse retailers like IKEA for budget-friendly dupes.

Wood accents are a main feature in the Napier's living room. The wood doors open to reveal hardwood floors, a dark-stained apothecary chest, a wooden mantel, and wood window frames. To piggyback on this cabin feel, consider stripping your baseboards or molding to relieve its natural grain and staining the areas your desired shade from light oak to dark walnut. You can also bring in wood décor like slabs, branches, and crates to highlight the material without having to complete a major DIY.

Another way Erin Napier makes use of the rainbow is with furniture. Her orange-red plush armchair instantly grabbed fans' attention, as a bright statement piece often does. However, you don't have to spend over a grand on custom velvet seating to get a feature armchair. You can dress your existing chair with a slipcover (which you could buy for about $20 on Amazon) to give your seating a new look. Opt for a warm shade or rich color like Napier's to truly recreate her homey living room style.

From tabletop lamps to chandeliers, all the living room lighting in the Napier home has lampshades. The design is consistent with tan shades on each fixture, tying everything together despite the different base styles. Replicate the look by matching the lampshades in your home. Although each cover is the same hue and shape, they can be different sizes. Plus, the base can be distinct, too. Gold chandeliers, black wall scones, and glass table lamps will complement each other once they wear look-a-like toppers.

Your living room should speak to what you love and artwork is a timeless way to express just that. You don't have to buy popular paintings to furnish your home. Instead, display artwork that is meaningful to you and those who mean the most. The Napier walls are accented with kid's drawings, pet portraits, and family photos. It helps to think of your living room walls as scrapbook pages.

When Ben and Erin Napier aren't watching TV, you wouldn't even know the device was there. The TV is fitted with a frame and set to display artwork — the electronic is hidden in plain sight. There are several ways to blend your device in with the décor such as painting the wall behind it a color that matches the frame, storing it in a built-in console, or building a gallery wall around your television.

The ceiling beams in the Napier living room are stunning. However, real beams are expensive, and while you can cut costs with faux beams, high-quality material, and installation can still cost upwards of $6,000. Fortunately, you can DIY a similar look with cardboard. Slim cardboard boxes mimic the shape of real beams, are lightweight, and are easy to install. You can get a pack of 15 on Amazon for $60. To make the boxes look like real wood, layer a gel stain for depth and dimension or cover the cardboard with wood-style contact paper. Then, nail the boxes to the ceiling. It's the same look for way less.

The "Home Town" stars seem to have an affinity for blue chinoiserie vases. You can find them on the mantel, as a centerpiece for the coffee table, and as the muse of Erin Napier's paintings. You can find vintage vases in décor stores or make your own. Turn empty jugs into these stunning ceramics with the help of Modge Podge, white paint, and chinoiserie print paper napkins, like this set from Amazon. First, paint the jar white, then layer Modge Podge before placing the napkins. Finally, seal the design with another layer of Modge Podge. Once it dries, you'll have a handcrafted vase to style in your living room.

The wood accents of the Napier mantel lead to the built-in bookshelves on either side. The two-tier shelving takes advantage of unused wall space, and you can fill it with more than just books. A short bookcase like IKEA's BILLY mimics the look of this built-in design. Paint it the same shade as your mantel for a seamless look. If your living room is mantel-free, you can still pull off this design by placing the shelves on opposite sides of a feature like a statement chair or merging the units for a long bookcase.

Books are a homey element you can easily add to the design fingerprint of your living room. We're not talking about simply lined in a bookcase but instead styled as décor on surfaces. Layer your favorite novels under lamps and small houseplants, prop pretty covers open on tables, or stack colorful spines in empty spaces. You can find books at thrift stores or dollar stores if you don't have any on hand.

Welcome mats aren't just for your front door. The HGTV stars have an entrance rug to their living room. This rug differs from the one underneath the sofas, dividing the room and offsetting the entrance from the seating area. So add a rug to your living room's entrance. Any style will embrace the Napier's layout. However, Bed Bath & Beyond has a vintage rug similar to the red one in Ben and Erin's home.

With the "Home Town" rustic feel, there is no surprise that houseplants are a part of their décor. Between their couches is tall greenery that towers over the surrounding furniture and brings a fresh feel to the space. There are several statement houseplants to own, even if you don't have a green thumb. Try all these style tips together, and it will feel like the Napiers personally designed your living room while still allowing your personality and interests to shine through.