Nate Berkus And Jeremiah Brent's Priceless Advice For Saving Money During A Reno

Every homeowner knows that renovations can be super expensive, but some people make the mistake of spending and changing more than they need to when trying to improve their homes. Even HGTV stars advise against over-renovating and overspending. For instance, YouTube users can take a look inside Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent's home and hear their stance on why you shouldn't try to take on more than you need to regarding home renovations.

"We didn't change that much in our bathroom ... The main thing is, if it's not broken, you don't need to spend money to fix it. So, the floor's the same, the stone's the same, the waterworks fixtures are the same. All the shower fixtures are the same," Berkus and Brent explained to Architectural Digest on YouTube. After all, if two of the most successful and famous home design experts didn't feel like they needed to over-renovate their bathroom, why should you over-renovate any part of your home?

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent's advice on avoiding over-renovating is super practical and money-savvy, and that's not their only pragmatically helpful recommendation. They also suggest spending more on reliable furniture while noting that it's okay to take less expensive smaller details less seriously. "Prioritize. Invest in big-ticket pieces, like sofas and chairs, that are timeless and transitional. Throw pillows and accessories can be less expensive and serve as a great opportunity to play with trends," Brent told MyDomaine.

When investing in a new piece of furniture, it's every homeowner's best bet to take the experts' advice and choose elegance over trendiness. For instance, clean and minimalistic-leaning neutral pieces are typically foolproof for classy looks, and remember to make sure they're the right size for the space. Alternately, feel free to explore every wild interior design trend — such as the viral "mob wife aesthetic" — with some fun vases, paperweights, wall pieces, and other not-necessarily permanent accessories that won't break the bank.

While "timeless" additions and furnishings are typically safe and smart for people who want to renovate their home in a way that will make it appealing to guests and potential buyers at any time, don't chase the concept of elegance to the point where you lose your individuality. Minimalistic furniture is ideal for people who don't have a distinct style preference and just want something versatile and attractive. But even Jeremiah Brent makes it clear that no homeowner should swap all their favorite unique pieces in hopes of pleasing others.

"One thing that I've always stood for as a designer over the last 26 years is that our homes and our spaces should reflect our personalities and who we are ... I think for anybody embarking on a renovation, whether it's their home or their workspace, I think it's really important to stop and take the time and figure out what design decision you can make that represent the things that are really important to you, the things that matter," Berkus told Heavy. So, if you love using pink or animal print, for example, don't feel pressured to ditch all your pink or animal print pieces for crisp white to make your home look more timeless. It's your house, so do what makes you happy!