4 things designers always buy at HomeGoods
4 things designers always buy at HomeGoods. There’s no better way to unwind than taking a stroll through HomeGoods. It’s a stroll that frequently yields a well-priced treasure, paying off in the literal sense. Mary Lambrakos of Lambrakos Studio in Houston, Texas says, “With a good eye, HomeGoods can provide some much-needed essentials that will have others questioning if you spent $20 or $200.” Their enormous and constantly changing selection is part of the pleasure, but it can also be intimidating. For this reason, we asked the experts for their best advice on when to visit and what to look for.
When I Should Go To HomeGoods
First, when to leave: Interior designer Beth Diana Smith suggests going in the morning during the week and finding out when your neighborhood store restocks so you can get your first choice. Once you’re there, she advises working your way around the outside of the store before moving on to the middle. This will enable you to go through the larger products first and have them stored at the front for later checkout.
After you’ve figured out where to look and when to go, here are five HomeGoods purchases that designers make without fail.
Fill Up The Bins & Baskets
In Louisville, Kentucky, Bethany Adams of Bethany Adams Interiors highly recommends HomeGoods for their extensive and reasonably priced assortment of baskets and bins. The finest part is here: “Unlike some other discount stores, they will stock multiples of the same item so you won’t be left with a mismatched storage solution,” she continues. You understand how drastically it may change things if you’ve ever left HomeGoods with just one lamp or pillow when you wanted two.
Discover Excellent Art
A fantastic work of art is essential for any place, and you might find one at HomeGoods for a lot less money than expensive, unaffordable original art. “You can often find pieces starting at less than $50, making it easy to explore different mediums and styles for less,” says Smith.
Additionally, the selection is inclusive. “I love incorporating art from Black artists in my home and have always found a variety to choose from that I typically don’t find at other big-box stores,” she says.
Learn About Trendy Items
Although it can occasionally be disappointing to miss out on something you liked, HomeGoods’ product turnover can also be a plus. “HomeGoods often has of-the-moment, unexpected pieces that showcase trendy materials and styles,” says Smith. This is advantageous since you may test out the newest models while saving most of your money on furniture pieces that anchor a room, such as couches.
Select a Few Accessory Items
“One place I frequent for accessories when I have a client asking me to style their house or when I’m doing a photo shoot for a new project is HomeGoods,” says Austin, Texas-based interior designer Allison Jaffe. “I like their selection of knick-knacks for tables and bookshelves, decorative pillows, and faux plants for those who might not have a green thumb.”
Look for Beautiful Glass.
It might surprise you to learn how many exquisite glass items HomeGoods has. “From beautiful, tall, clear cylinders to delicate vases, many of these objects are made in European countries known for their glass-making techniques,” claims Lambrakos. “The key is to look for simple, well-made ‘objects’ that, with a beautiful flower arrangement or tablescape, can inspire.”