10 Home Essentials Designers Secretly Source From HomeGoods

Well-Priced Art by Great Artists

HomeGoods is fairly well known for its wall decor, but as designer Beth Diana Smith tells us, it’s not just about the art itself—it’s about the artists, too.

“A room will never feel complete without finishing touches, including art, which is why shoppers should always check out the art section,” Smith explains. “Art adds personality and intrigue to a space and thankfully, it’s easy to save at stores like HomeGoods."

Smit also loves how easy it is to incorporate art from Black artists when shopping at HomeGoods. Along with finding great Black artists and a variety of pieces, she also loves the price point.

“You can often find pieces starting at less than $50, making it easy to explore different mediums and styles for less,” she tells us.

Colleen Karis Designs 24x36 Canvas Plaster Swirls Wall Art In Frame

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Surprising Collectibles

If you’re looking to source specific decor items as a part of a larger collection, Smith says HomeGoods is great for this, too. 

 “An unexpected but great spot to check out for decor is also the kitchen department,” Smith says. “I recently have become a teapot collector, but instead of using them, I buy them for décor. HomeGoods has a variety of unique teapots—often made in Europe—which make it easy and affordable to build a collection.” 

If teapots aren’t your thing, Smith says there are plenty of other sweet finds in the kitchen section. “The kitchen department has a lot of beautiful ceramic bowls, cake stands, and utensil holders that I like to use as decor, or even as plant holders, throughout my house,” she says.

Rock Paradise 5.5in Amethyst Cluster On Metal Base

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Coffee Table Books

One surprising category Smith suggests sourcing from HomeGoods? Coffee table books, which she says are in abundance at HomeGoods. The selection is vast and the price point is great—what's not to love?

“I always check HomeGoods first before checking conventional booksellers, since you can find them for way less," she says. "As an interior designer, I love picking up a new book to not only serve as décor for coffee tables but also serve as inspiration for a new project."

Hardcover Aphrochic Coffee Table Book

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Stylish Bookends

If you’re looking to instantly elevate your bookshelves, designer Ursula Carmona says she has one tried and true accessory from HomeGoods that’ll do it: bookends. 

“I have had a marble pair of bookends with gold metallic accents that I bought at HomeGoods and keep repurposing across my home in different spaces—from desktops to coffee tables to even the kitchen,” Carmona says. “Bookends can be used in just about any room of the house as a stand-alone decorative piece, much like you would use a statue bust."

Designer Jenny Reimold wholeheartedly agrees. “The coastal, coral bookends that I styled in my daughters' shared bedroom still remain one of my favorite finds,” she says. “Uniquely different than other coral accents, these decorative touches were the perfect treasure for my girls' dresser—and under $50."

Uma Metal Globes On Marble Bookends

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Planters of All Shapes, Sizes, and Materials

While you can’t buy live plants at HomeGoods, Smith says there’s still something to be found for plant parents.  As plants inside the home continue to become increasingly popular, HomeGoods is always one of her first stops for planters, she says, noting the wide selection of sizes, shapes, and materials like metal, terracotta, and ceramic.

Privilege Metal Planter On Stand

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Statement Lighting

Anyone who’s shopped for great light sources lately knows that even the most simple of table lamps can often come with some sticker shock. Smith says that’s another category she loves to shop from HomeGoods. 

“Their lighting selection is quite impressive, and I’m always surprised by the low cost,” she tells us. “They are constantly updating their website and in-store inventory and you can often find table lamp pairs for under $200. Don’t underestimate the power of statement lighting in the home, it really can uplevel the design of the space.”

Estate by Hudson Valley Textured Ceramic Table Lamps

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High-Quality Rugs

One of the biggest home decor accents is also one of the best to buy from HomeGoods, according to Smith. As it turns out, they're a great spot for rugs.

“Rugs can also be a small change that provides a big impact when redoing a home,” Smith says. “The rug section at HomeGoods is filled with high-quality and super affordable finds, most for under $300. I usually pair along with area rug pads—the price point for a high-quality rug pad there is too good."

Erin Gates Jute And Wool Patterned Edge Area Rug

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Unexpected Statement Pieces

One of the best things about strolling through HomeGoods is how anything can pop out and surprise you. In fact, Carmona says her current fave piece is an unexpected HomeGoods find.

“Currently, I’m crushing on a new HomeGoods accent table that has a beautiful brass bell-shaped base and marble top,” she says. “This is one of those stand-and-stare pieces that add so much swagger to the room. I keep moving it around from room to room because it looks so good in every space. There is a pretty high probability that I’ll be buying a couple more, and at such a low price of under $100, you’re able to create your own eye-catching moment in any room.”

Home View Metal Bell Base Accent Table With Marble Top

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Luxury-Level Linens and Textiles

According to Reimold, she never skips a visit to the bedding and bath sections at HomeGoods.

“Their bedding section is a go-to of mine as my signature bed styling formula involves layers of linens and plush and textured pillows,” Reimold says. “I always know I can add a full look to my cart for under $250.”

For a similar reason, Reimold also loves their towels. “Another HomeGoods staple that I consistently use across multiple spaces and projects are their bath towels, hand towels, and kitchen towels,” she says.

Tahari Linen Blend Quilt

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