Design on a Dime: Glam Apartment Tips

Last week I reported on the opening of the annual interior design event Design on a Dime. The event featured superb vignettes of of over 50 rooms decorated in all styles - from classical, to whimsical, to "French Fierce" - by an array of truly talented designers.

Before the doors opened to the public and crowds swooped in to buy the incredibly-priced decor, I had the opportunity to talk to four of the designers about their top three tips on how best to design an apartment on a budget.

Here are their suggestions....