14 Home Decor Finds from HomeGoods
Happy Friday, friends! Earlier in the week I shared How to Turn Inexpensive Framed Art Into Custom Artwork, thanks to a quick trip to HomeGoods, so I figured while I was there- I’d snap some quick photos of other items that caught my attention. I will say, availability and selection is dependent on your location. Sometimes there are plenty of things I’d buy, while other trips feel less productive. Click through for 14 home decor finds from HomeGoods…
For the sake of snapping photos in person (for a realistic shopping trip), I linked the general category in which each item can be found, since they aren’t all available online. Your best best is to check your local store. If I were shopping on their website, my selections would vary… for those, be sure to follow my LTK! I share my best budget home finds there.
1. Patterned Cotton Quilt
With summer, picnic, and concert season ahead, I was really impressed with their quilt selection. There were some beautiful natural bedding options, too… cotton & linen are my favorite this time of year! This scalloped patterned quilt was a favorite. It was very soft and had a nice contrast edge.
2. Blue & White Plates
These blue & white dishes were made in Japan and seemed to be hand painted. Having just visited Japan a few months ago, these were a fraction of the price of the boutique artisanal shops I visited there.
3. Ralph Lauren Table Lamp
Hot tip- most of the fixtures in the HomeGoods lighting section are not great and should be avoided. I only snag a fixture if it’s a lighting brand I already know and love… Ralph Lauren, Visual Comfort, Regina Andrew, etc. There was only one RL lamp the day I visited, pictured below. To make it a bit more interesting or current, I’d swap the shade! The photo doesn’t do it justice, as it was extremely oversized.
4. Natural Woven Baskets
HomeGoods is probably my favorite in-person source for woven baskets. You can’t be their selection and pricing. There were so many affordable options of varying shapes & sizes. This large basket-looking trunk was my favorite of the bunch…
5. Gallery Frames
Typically I don’t find many frames I like at HomeGoods, but these gilded gallery frames with a classic white mat were very nice and reasonably priced. The gold looked much better in person- with an antique look! These would be great installed in multiples.
6. Faux Fur Ottoman
Furniture can be hit or miss at HomeGoods- my recommendation is to go in with a very selective eye. I did peruse the clearance section and this charming faux fur ottoman with round feet almost came home with me for $30. I have no idea where I’d put it, otherwise it would have been a winner.
7. Pillows
If you’re going to buy pillows, make sure they include a down insert or have a removable cover to switch the insert. Clearly (based on my intro photo), these velvet box pleat lumbar cushions with linen trim came home with me! I actually left them behind, then went back for them the next day… luckily they were still there. I knew they’d look perfect beneath the artwork in my home office.
8. Bath Towels
HomeGoods is amazing for textiles… especially bedding and bath towels. My best tips? Stick to natural materials (100% cotton, linen, etc) and choose an interesting or durable weave (waffle weave, locker loop, etc).
9. Stone Planters
These enormous pedestal planters flanked the entrance upon arriving in the store and immediately captured my attention. Things I look for in planters… stone, terracotta, heavy weight, nice shape, etc. These checked all my boxes!
10. Wood Bowl
I also enjoy perusing the wood section… bowls, cutting boards, pedestals, etc. This oversized bowl with a delicate beaded edge was a standout from my shopping trip. It would be great as a fruit bowl on the countertop or to corral items on a coffee table.
11. Clothing Hangers
HomeGoods is another great in-person resource for quick home organizational items… storage, hangers, and closet essentials. I have a version of these velvet hangers in all of our closets here at home.
12. Blue & White Planters
For $5, these blue & white planters also made their way home with me. If I’m buying blue & white, I prefer it to be hand painted (instead of printed or transferware). These were a steal… such a great price!
13. Ralph Lauren Sheet Set
Much like bath towels, the bedding section is always a safe bet. You can find really affordable sheet sets, duvets, comforters, and bed pillows. I prefer to stick to classic white sheets… sateen, cotton, linen, or tencel.
14. All Clad Cookware
I will always make time for a trip down the cookware isle with a few of my favorite brands in mind: All-Clad, Le Creuset, and KitchenAid… I’ve been able to find items from all three brands at HomeGoods in the past!
Tips for Shopping for Timeless Home Decor at HomeGoods
Unlike, big box stores I’ve featured in the past- like Target and World Market, you can actually find some amazing designer brands at HomeGoods. Because of that and the nature of what they carry, my shopping tips are different than your regular big box retail stores. Here are my best ideas for snagging the timeless goods you’ll love for years to come:
- Recognize Designer Brands – Keep your eyes peeled for designer home brands you love… they’re usually sprinkled across the store and those are typically the best finds.
- Choose Items Made of Natural Materials – Look for solid wood, stoneware, 100% cotton, 100% linen, etc.
- Double Check the Quality & Make Sure It Isn’t Damaged – Everything has to pass my quality & craftsmanship inspection. HomeGoods is notorious for selling items that may have insignificant damage or imperfections- perform a thorough check before purchasing.
- Avoid Trendy Items – There are lots of trendy home items that will be out of style later this year… avoid those. You’ll have to sort through quite a bit of bad to find the good… but that’s the fun part.
- Purchase with Longevity in Mind – Choose items you know you’ll still like in 3-4 years. Keep the words “timeless” and “classic” in mind when making purchases.
FAQ
An Italian mohair throw (we still use it in our basement media room) and two Ralph Lauren table lamps.
I once purchased a nonstick pan from HomeGoods and it wasn’t a brand I was familiar with… it only lasted a few months before it began to deteriorate, so I won’t make that mistake again. We eventually saved up for our All-Clad set, as well as the Caraway Nonstick Set.
Not often, but sometimes… the white table in my home office (between the two windows) is from HomeGoods.
I hope you enjoyed this one! I really love my new pillows… they feel very cheerful and custom looking in my office as of late. What do you think? What does everyone have planned for the weekend ahead? I hope it’s a sunny spring one! We’re seeing a comedian (anyone like Ronny Chieng?) with friends, then we’ve got house projects on our agenda. Here’s to a good one!