Dial in the style at your Philadelphia apartment

Extreme makeover isn’t just a reality show on TV. How about ratcheting up your personal style factor with some budget-friendly updates to your Philadelphia apartment?

These area shops are among your best bets for new style-forward items that will give your home a fresh new look. We’ve paired them with some of the latest trends in home design.

Outdoor furnishings – Summer is here, and that means time to update your outdoor space. What better way to do so than with a great new place to sit outside or a fun umbrella to keep the shade on your face? No need to break the bank on furniture that is used outdoors. Discount retailer Target is a great place to find patio furnishings, and they typically have some good sales midway through the summer, too.

A chair that says stare – Trendy throwback chairs are big right now, for the bedroom and living area alike. Select a comfortable seat that meshes with your current home design and personality, but also makes a statement. The standalone chair is designed to be as much an accent piece as it is a functional place to lounge. Host in Philadelphia has some great options.

The arty accent – Even if you don’t consider yourself an art collector or aficionado, it doesn’t mean the functional pieces you place in your home shouldn’t be uninteresting. Get tips from the expert staff at Roots, which has its finger on the pulse of the local design scene.