Love Restoration Hardware, but Not Its Prices? 6 Ways to Get It for Less

Don’t have $5,000 to spend on a 71-inch vintage Camino two-tier chandelier, or $4,400 for a T-brace rectangular extension dining table?

Such mind-bending prices may make you think you have no business stepping foot inside a Restoration Hardware store. But if you know a few hacks and tips, you won’t need to pay full price for anything at the store. Ever.

Here’s how to find rustic, designer Restoration Hardware pieces for a fraction of the cost.

6 Tips for Cutting Costs When Shopping at Restoration Hardware

1. Know the Sales Cycles

If you hold out until that salvaged wood and marble trestle dining table (asking price $4,800) goes on sale, you might wait forever.

Keep an eye out for coupon codes on sites like RetailMeNot.com.

You can even call your local store to ask about upcoming promotions. And be sure to sign up for Restoration Hardware’s email list to be notified of the next sale.

2. Place One Order for Flat Shipping

Restoration Hardware has a flat $199 shipping fee for most furniture items within a 50-mile radius of the store (this chart outlines shipping fees beyond that distance). It doesn’t matter how heavy each piece is or how large your order is (though some oversized items might incur an additional fee). So it’s wise to place one giant order and just pay for shipping once.

Got a friend who’s also picking up a few items? Combine your orders, ship to one address and split the shipping.

3. Leverage the Restoration Hardware Credit Card

If you use it wisely, the RH Credit Card can help you stretch your budget for large purchases.

You can choose to pay no interest for 12 months or reduced interest for a span of 24, 36, 48 or 60 months, so you could splurge on decorating your bedroom, then chip away at the total throughout the year.

4. Join the RH Members Program

If you already spend a lot in the store (or plan to), you could save a lot by joining the members program. For an annual fee of $100, you’ll get a 25% discount on all full-priced merchandise and 20% off sale items.

Members also get VIP treatment, including early access to clearance events, preferred financing on your RH credit card and complimentary interior design help.

5. Road Trip to a Restoration Hardware Outlet

Restoration Hardware sends all its damaged or clearance items to one of its outlet stores across the United States and Canada.

Qualifications for “damaged” are liberal. It can mean a missing tag, a microscopic cushion tear or small nick. RH outlet stores do not ship or place items on hold, so you’ll have to show up in person to survey the goods, then buy on the spot.

Sign up to get outlet-specific emails to be the first to know about special promotions.

6. Buy Used or Knockoffs, or DIY Your Own Look-Alike

Even on sale, most RH goods are not cheap.

But you can still get Restoration Hardware style without spending RH prices. Here’s how:

Betsy Mikel is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder.

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