Save vs Splurge: 9 Look for Less Home Buys from The Range
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I love a good look for less, and The Range has been really surprising me lately. I've been browsing their home section and kept spotting pieces that look just like things I've been eyeing up at much pricier shops.
So here's my save vs splurge edit: nine finds from The Range, each next to the more expensive piece it reminds me of. Neither is a copy of the other, they just share the same look, so you can decide where you'd rather spend and where you'd rather save!
Shelf Styling
Shelves and sideboards are where little accessories do the most work. These three are all under £15.
1. The Range Elodie Vase (£14.99)
A chunky grey vase with a washed, brushed finish that looks properly hand-thrown. Pop a few dried stems or a single branch in it and your shelf instantly looks styled. It was £17.99 when I first spotted it, so it's even better value now.
Splurge: Mango Worn-effect Ceramic Vase, £59.99. Both have that rustic, worn texture and a rounded shape, so they give the same earthy feel.
You save: £45.00
2. The Range Standing Wide Mount Photo Frame (£10.99)
A frame on a little stand with a wide linen mount, which makes even a phone snap look like a gallery print. It comes in 6x4 and 7x5. A couple of sizes were showing out of stock online when I checked, so it's worth looking in store too.
Splurge: Next Brass N. Premium Easel Photo Frame, from £50 (£50 to £60 depending on size). Same easel style and wide mount, although the Next one has a brass finish.
You save: from £39.01
3. The Range Marble Effect Noughts and Crosses (£5.99)
Hear me out! A marble-effect noughts and crosses set in a wooden tray is one of those coffee table pieces that looks really expensive, and it's actually fun to play with. For under six pounds it's a lovely little gift too.
Splurge: SKLUM Leixue Resin Tic-Tac-Toe Set, £28.95. A similar marble-look game in a tray. It was showing as on back order when I checked.
You save: £22.96
Mirrors
Mirrors are one of the best buys for a new build, as they bounce light around and make rooms feel bigger. They're also where you can save the most.
4. The Range Natural Wood Organic Mirror (£69.99)
Organic, pebble-shaped mirrors are everywhere at the moment, and this one has a warm natural wood frame. It would look gorgeous above a sideboard or in a hallway. It's come down from £79.98 too.
Splurge: H&M Home Wooden Asymmetric Mirror (Natural), £169. The H&M one has an oak frame, but the asymmetric shape and pale wood are very similar.
You save: £99.01
5. The Range Dark Wood Stepped Wave Mirror (£99.99)
If you love a wavy mirror, this is the one. It's a big full length mirror with a stepped dark wood frame (it's paulownia wood), and it adds so much character to a plain new build wall. It's dropped from £109.99 as well.
Splurge: Cult Furniture Walnut Ridley Wavy Full Length Mirror, £295. Both have a wavy outline and a rich dark wood frame.
You save: £195.01
6. The Range Antique Beaded Lean-To Mirror (£79.99)
A tall arched leaner mirror (180 x 80cm) with a beaded antique-style frame. It's new in, and an arched floor mirror is such an easy way to make a bedroom or landing feel bigger and brighter.
Splurge: Dunelm Pretty Boho Curved Full Length Leaner Mirror, £300 (ad). The Range one is a slightly simpler, narrower take, but you get the same arched leaner shape for a fraction of the price.
You save: £220.01
Hosting and Christmas
With Christmas coming, here are a few bits for the table that look really special without the price tag.
7. The Range Metal Candelabra (£6.99)
A brushed gold candelabra for less than £7! Add some taper candles and it's a gorgeous centrepiece for the Christmas table, or styled on a mantelpiece with some greenery.
Splurge: Nkuku Mbata Cluster Candelabra, Antique Brass (Small), £85. Both have slim curved arms holding the candles at different heights. The Nkuku one has an antique brass finish.
You save: £78.01
8. The Range Marble and Wood Christmas Tree Serving Board (£4.99)
This is my favourite find. A marble Christmas tree board with a little wooden trunk, perfect for mince pies, cheese or nibbles when friends pop round in December. At £4.99 you could buy a few as stocking fillers.
Splurge: Olivia's Marble Christmas Tree Serving Platter, £26. Both are white marble tree shapes with a wooden trunk.
You save: £21.01
9. The Range White Marble Cake Stand (£16.99)
A solid white marble cake stand (25.4cm across) that looks so smart on a kitchen island, with or without a cake on it! It was showing as out of stock online when I checked, so keep an eye out or try your local store.
Splurge: John Lewis Marble Cake Stand, 28cm, Natural, £35 (ad). Both are simple white marble pedestal stands. The John Lewis one is a little wider.
You save: £18.01
Where to Save and Where to Splurge
My rule of thumb is to save on the trend-led bits like seasonal serveware, candle holders and shelf accessories, as you might fancy a change in a year or two. If you're going to splurge, do it on the pieces you'll use every single day. That said, the mirrors here are such good value that I'd happily save on those too!
If you like this kind of post, have a look at my other edit, Looks Expensive, Costs Less: 12 Calm Home Buys That Look Designer.
Which would you go for, save or splurge? Leave a comment below and share with a friend!
Prices and stock were checked on 9 November 2026 and may change.
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