It can be so easy to get ahead of ourselves in the home-buying process, especially when our Pinterest boards are the center of design inspiration. Interior designer Meredith Taylor recommends saving the decorative details for later, stating, “When building a house with a tight budget, I’d focus on completing the big things first and save the smaller decisions for later. Things that are harder to change long term, like kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring, should be higher priority for selecting materials you will really like. Things like light fixtures, wall treatments, and decorative accents can always be completed at a later date!”