Pillows can add a new color and comfort. And protects your wallet.

Instead of spending money on furniture, try a new color and/or
pattern for a new look.

To defer the cost of a new piece for a little longer, try new
pillows (cushions) or a slip cover that matches the new piece
that you are trying to match, new color on the walls, new
arrangement of the room, the new art piece, or whatever. Money
does not grow on trees, so I am just making suggestions to try
and keep as much in your pocket as possible. A set of $60
pillows or $100 slipcover is allot easier to stomach that a new
$1500 couch. See my point.

Another idea is if you (or someone you know) is handy with a
sewing machine, make your own. My wife and I bought a sofa when
we first got married that we fell in love with. Five years later
we grew tired of it and it was not conducive to kids (and kids
and husbands messes) and wanted to move on. My mother, who is
extremely handy with the sewing machine offered to make us a
slipcover. We accepted. My wife went to pick out the perfect
fabric and my mother went to work. It is absolutely beautiful
and fit so much better with the decor that the room has evolved
into. 4 years later it still fits perfectly into the new house
and has slowed the badgering of new couch talk and it can be
removed and laundered. Wow that easily turned thousands of
dollars into about a hundred dollars. Whew, that was a close
one. A little sweat will get you further than you think and
could save you a ton of money. Just a thought!