As a busy working parent, Tan France loves to shop online—not just because it's convenient, but because it can be easier to find a good sale, too.
So his latest partnership with Citi's new Citi Shop browser extension, where online shoppers can easily access 5000 online shops and find the best deals on every item they're looking for, makes a lot of sense for the Queer Eye star.
«I was raised by a South Asian woman, and we love a deal,» France tells The Spruce.
We spoke to France about his best tips for shopping for home decor you love on a budget, his favorite design trends, and the inside scoop on his own recent home renovation.
France believes everyone should decorate their homes according to their likes and personality, and not just recreate a copy of a home they've seen on social media.
But decorating a home, whether it's one that you own or rent, can quickly add up—especially if you're someone who enjoys staying on top of trends and trying new decor styles. But France has a few tips for small refreshes that don't involve a full makeover.
«There are really easy swap-outs when it comes to things like the soft furnishings, like bedsheets, pillows, artwork, rugs,» France says. «They're the easiest way to incorporate your personality into your home without breaking the bank.»
France is familiar with decorating a home and making sure his personality shines through—he and his husband, illustrator Rob France, recently built their dream home in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Tudor-style home is inspired by English cottages, with plenty of pattern and texture throughout.
«What we wanted was bougie grandma for our home, because we're bougie grandmas,» France says. «We've got floral wallpapers, and we're a maximalist
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