While some interior designers may quickly exceed a client’s budget when curating a space, others have a talent for embracing thriftiness—quite literally. For this year's Design on a Dime benefit (Housing Works's annual shopping fundraiser, now in its 20th year), New York City–based interior designer Kerri Pilchik offers a serious masterclass in repurposing affordable finds. In fact, several of the most eye-catching items in the space are gems the designer snatched up on Facebook Marketplace for around $200 apiece. The result? A stunning parlor that looks like something straight out of a Georgian manor in the English countryside. Related Stories"I wanted the vignette to be colorful but sophisticated and with a decidedly British vibe. I love mixing floral and geometric patterns and imagined the room to be a pretty parlor for playing games or entertaining," Pilchik says. Two of the biggest contributors to her unique vision were Sanderson, which supplied the fabric and wallpaper, and Collins & Green Art.Sarah Voigt for Housing WorksUnlike other designer showcases, such as the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, Design on a Dime presents participants with a unique challenge: Don't borrow anything. Rather, every piece used in a designer's vignette must be donated and, hopefully, purchased directly off the floor by visitors eager to elevate their space with thrifted home goods. All the profits from merchandise sold will benefit Housing Works's advocacy work to help end the AIDS epidemic and provide housing and healthcare to those in need. A worthy cause for which Pilchik was excited to lend her talents. Luckily, she's good at thrifting."I had to get resourceful, so I searched Facebook Marketplace and Chairish for vintage or used furniture, and I found a dresser for $250 on Facebook Marketplace that had the neoclassical lines I was looking for," Pilchik notes. "Artist Shelly Denning donated her time to paint it with a finish and pattern that was inspired by a chest I saw at Robert Kime in London. After she was done, it looked like a million bucks." Worry not; the affordable price tag is not, indeed, a million dollars. Facebook Marketplace is also where she found a pair of vintage Baker slipper chairs for just $200. "I had them reupholstered with fabric donated by Sanderson and added a ruffled skirt."Sarah Voigt for Housing WorksSarah Voigt for Housing WorksOne of the pricier pieces in Pilchik's space is a vintage Louis XVI-style settee that the designer reupholstered in a modern, abstract Harlequin fabric. The piece was $750. As with all items featured in her and other designers' vignettes, they won't be sold at anywhere near full price. In fact, nearly everything on display throughout the pavilion is available at approximately 80 percent off its retail value. So, if you're looking for something special but don't have a major budget, be sure to check out Design on a Dime. Everything—even the little details you may not notice at first glance—is one-of-a-kind, donated, and hand-picked by the designer."It was so fun to hunt for these pieces and to imagine their potential," Pilchik says. "I love to take something that looks sad or old and transform it into something really special."Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.