How discount shoppers can still create a home design The furniture industry traditionally welcomes the New Year with clearance sales in January, and Bucks County inte- rior design firm and home store Black cyed Susan warns shoppers of the most common mistake: buying sale purchases that don't work for your home. Another tactic Taylor suggests to discount shoppers is to find the anchor pieces for each room. "More often than not, people go small on room accents. I think it's because big pieces are more expensive, and there's uncertainty about being so bold. So you end up with room after room with small knickknacks crammed together, but nothing stands out. "We see it al the timc principal designer and CEO Susn Tay lor said You bring everything home from that shopping frenzy, and then you realize you scored some great deals, but it's a Tavlor's recommendation is to use the advantage of shopping sales to source large pieces that complemen what you already have. "Whete is bookend lamps or a triptych that fills the wall. be on the lookut for the ow that completes your look," she said. mess. Nothing works. The design professionals at Black eyed Susan help shoppers with how to save moncy whilesl bringing home a colhesive design. "With sales, it's rare to find the exact piece you're looking for The casiest way to be intentional, even while you're shopping discounts, is to stick to a color palettc, Taylor said. "Accent chairs, rugs, décor, pillows, art -if you find what you need in a range of your color shade, it's the right pur chase." She recommends grouping like The pre-inventory sale at Black-cyed Susan runs now through January 19 with every ite in the store on salc at 20 to 70 percent off, and includes new arrivals. Find more information at besu san.co items together in a rangc of shades Submitted by Black-eyed Susan