{"id":7423,"date":"2024-07-26T13:07:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T17:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/?p=7423"},"modified":"2025-05-29T11:50:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:50:43","slug":"how-to-spot-a-good-dupe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-a-good-dupe\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Spot A Good Dupe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Anyone familiar with the phrase \u201cchampagne taste on a beer budget\u201d knows how hard it can be to design your dream home with, er, less than infinite funds.<em>You mean I need to fill EVERY room?! With furniture?!<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you pull a bank job*, why not instead partake in the time-honored sport of shopping for high-end designer dupes! Yes, that\u2019s right \u2014 you <em>can<\/em> fill every room with beautiful, high-quality furniture \u2014 if you know where to look!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture does not endorse thievery of any kind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dupe your dream sofa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you can\u2019t stop thinking about that swanky hotel lobby sofa you sat on 10 years ago. Maybe you\u2019re looking for a spectacular centerpiece for hosting parties. Maybe you know that you spend most of your weekends on the sofa and want a stylish, comfy place to camp out \u2014 no matter the reason, there\u2019s one sure thing: you don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to find a great sofa.&nbsp;Behold Exhibit A, my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/sectionals\/p\/20046362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dream sectional<\/a>:&nbsp; it\u2019s oh-so-soft and comfortable, thanks to Bob-O-Pedic\u00ae technology, completely customizable thanks to its modular pieces, and oh yeah \u2014 thousands of dollars less than similar-looking luxury styles, thanks to my everyday low prices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Dream.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Dream.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Dream-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Dream-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re on a modular kick (after all, why not leave yourself the option to rearrange when the mood strikes!) \u2014 I\u2019ve got tons of other fabulous, functional, and most importantly, affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/search\/modular%20bob\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">modular styles<\/a> like the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/sectionals\/p\/20087950\">Modular Bob\u2122 3 piece sectional<\/a>, &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/sectionals\/p\/20087943\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/sectionals\/p\/20087943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 piece sectional<\/a> (with console storage!) or the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/living-room-sets\/p\/20088108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 piece sectional with a storage ottoman<\/a>, just to name a few! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_ModularBob-Triptych.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_ModularBob-Triptych.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_ModularBob-Triptych-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_ModularBob-Triptych-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mid-century dupes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Love that charming, mid-century designer look \u2014 but <em>not<\/em> those less-than-charming designer prices? Look no further than my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/search\/bettie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bettie collection<\/a>, with plenty of trendy, mid-century living room, dining, and bedroom styles that don\u2019t cost more than your mortgage.&nbsp;Stretch out in style with my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/sofas-couches\/p\/20070239010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bettie sofa<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/sofas-couches\/p\/20075992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chofa<\/a> (available in four fun colors!) or my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/loveseats\/p\/20070239004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loveseat<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/chairs\/p\/20070239002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chair<\/a> (perfect for styling small spaces!). Don\u2019t forget to finish the look with a chic <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/coffee-tables-end-tables\/p\/20083055002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lift top coffee table<\/a> and a classy <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/living-room\/tv-stands-media-centers\/p\/20083056002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV stand<\/a> (perfect for watching those <em>Mad Men<\/em> reruns!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-Sofa-Chair-LR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-Sofa-Chair-LR.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-Sofa-Chair-LR-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-Sofa-Chair-LR-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-6pc-DR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7430 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-6pc-DR.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-6pc-DR-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-6pc-DR-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Dining in? Elevate your takeout routine or throw a swanky dinner party (with plenty of budget left for cocktails!) with my guest-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/search\/bettie%20dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bettie dining <\/a>you can mix and match your favorite colors!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>And when the party\u2019s over, wind down for the day and get a restful night\u2019s sleep in your gorgeous <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/bedroom\/bedroom-sets\/p\/20081946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bettie bedroom set<\/a> (also available in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/bedroom\/bedroom-sets\/p\/20082008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upholstered options<\/a>!) or stay up late penning the next great American novel at my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/home-office\/desks\/p\/20083059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">writing desk<\/a> (it only looks expensive!).<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-4pc-BR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7431 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-4pc-BR.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-4pc-BR-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Bettie-4pc-BR-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Farmhouse dupes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Been dreaming of leaving it all behind and moving to that whimsical English cottage in the countryside? Sounds expensive!! Why not save for a vacation instead and create your own budget-friendly staycation with my farmhouse chic <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/search\/scarlett%20bedroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scarlett bedroom collection<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re getting ready at my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/bedroom\/vanities\/p\/20047474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stunning vanity<\/a>, organizing your next stylish fit in my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/bedroom\/dressers-and-chests\/p\/20043996002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury wardrobe<\/a> or slumbering in my <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/furniture\/bedroom\/bedroom-sets\/p\/20078771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stylish bedroom set<\/a>, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve gone on a luxury getaway without ever leaving home. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Scarlett-5pc-BR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Scarlett-5pc-BR.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Scarlett-5pc-BR-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BDF_2024_DtC_Scarlett-5pc-BR-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more inspiration? Check out all of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/category\/ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my style ideas<\/a> for even more delightful dupes! Happy designing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone familiar with the phrase \u201cchampagne taste on a beer budget\u201d knows how hard it can be to design your dream home with, er, less than infinite funds.You mean I need to fill EVERY room?! With furniture?! 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