IF YOU'RE on the hunt for some new homeware but don't want to fork out on designer goods, then look no further.
We've spoken to interior experts Sophie Clemson and Becky Dyson who reveal their top designer dupes you can bag in Matalan at the moment to make your home look luxe on a budget.
Speaking to Fabulous, the designer pros from The Living House revealed it doesn't need to cost a fortune to make your home look expensive.
It's all about the small details, and this checkered throw from Soho House is perfect for jazzing up your sofa.
But for £240, it's a little steep, luckily the home experts found a dupe in Matalan for just £10.
They said: "‘Add some subtle colour to your sofa with a gorgeous boucle throw.
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"We think it looks best when you casually drape your throw over the sofa – it doesn’t need to look too neat."
You save £230.
Nothing screams old money like the country house aesthetic, and now you can do it for just £16 thanks to Matalan.
The experts explain: "‘We are starting to see lots of outdoor pieces coming through now that spring has arrived.
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"Metal works so well at showcasing the beautiful flowers you put in the planter and it will last a long time too."
The John Lewis milk churn flower pot (£55) will be a hit this summer no doubt, but you can save £39.
We all love the simple look of The White Company interiors, but we can't say we love the price tags.
This £60 pillow is the perfect addition to your bedroom to add some fun texture without being too in your face.
But you can get a similar style from the high-street retailer for £11.20 – saving you almost £50.
"Our top tip for neutrals is to add lots of different textures to keep it interesting," says Sophie and Becky.
Nothing quite says expensive like pulling out a stunning set of wine glasses when you have guests over.
The current look is metal framed wine glasses says the interior designers.
But let's be honest, we all know we're going to end up breaking one or two over the years – so maybe you don't want to spend £56 on this set of four Anthropologie glasses.
Instead, you can buy a similar set from Matalan for £7.60, plus you won't be as upset if one or two breaks.
The experts add these will go perfectly with whatever dining ware you have as well.
We all know greenery adds character and life to a room.
But some of us may not be the best at keeping plants alive, an issue that comes up for the interior pros frequently.
They explain: "Plants are here to stay for the foreseeable, lots of our customers tell us they love them but struggle to keep them alive but you can get in on the trend with this amazing artificial fig tree."
You could spend up to hundreds on a decent fake plant that looks realistic like this one from Rockett St George (£95), or you can save your money and head to Matalan to grab one for £38.
To make it look even more luxe, the designers recommend putting it in a woven basket for an added touch.
You can never have enough decorative bowls around the home, and this £6 Oka dupe from Matalan is perfect.
Sophie and Becky say they love adding ceramic pieces and love the small details on this Matalan one.
The original costs £55, meaning you'll save £49.
As we said, you can never have too many decorative bowls in the home.
This Net-A-Porter Strøm bowl is perfect, but if you don't want to spend £56 on yet another bowl, then keep reading.
Not only are they great to chuck your keys in, but the small decorative details of a room are what can really elevate it to look more expensive than it is.
The experts recommend styling this £18.50 Matalan piece with a couple of books underneath to add another touch of sophistication.
Finally, the experts recommended upping the ambiance in your home with some stunning candle holders to suit any interior design style.
These Matalan ones cost just £9 compared to the brass Olivias candle holders which will set you back £87.
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For those not into gold or silver, brass is the perfect metal to add some glitz to your home without being garish.
"This is a timeless piece that fits in with all styles. We can’t get enough of brass at the moment," reveal the interior designers.
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