The 17 Best Places to Buy Home Decor in 2021

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Our Top Picks

Wayfair

"Wayfair is our go-to online shop when we want to shave a bit off our budget."

Walmart

"If you're not sure where to start, their site allows you to browse by product category or room."

West Elm

"For modern furniture with a mid-century modern look, West Elm is our go-to."

Etsy

"We love to crawl through the small artisan shops and vintage collectors pages looking for creative pieces."

Anthropologie

"From bedding to rugs to decorative accents, there are tons of options to choose from."

AllModern

"AllModern is part of a family of sites that includes Wayfair, Joss & Main, and Birch Lane."

CB2

"The younger sibling of Crate & Barrel, CB2 is truly just a touch less traditional and slightly more affordable than the original."

Ikea

"Their affordable approach to Swedish minimalism is practically iconic, and the creative "hacks" have become legendary."

Overstock

"Consider Overstock to be your "knee jerk" reaction when you suddenly think, "I need a rug!" or "a sofa!" or "a bookshelf!"

Article

"We love this brand for their curated vision of beautiful, statement-making furniture, especially their couches."

Lulu and Georgia

"If you're looking for traditional home decor that leans between bohemian, romantic, and slightly preppy, this site is for you."

Room and Board

"Room and Board has plenty of ready-to-ship items and offers customized pieces like couches and tables."

Pottery Barn

"We know the quality and craftsmanship well enough to know that any online orders will live up to our hopes."

Design Within Reach

"We love this high-end store's excellently curated selection of cool and colorful furniture and home accessories."

High Fashion Home

"High Fashion Home lets you browse fully decorated office, living room, bedroom, and dining room ideas to get the ball rolling."

One Kings Lane

"Along with stylish new items, One Kings Lane also carries a huge variety of vintage pieces."

Target

"Find tons of on-trend accessories to complete any decor vision at affordable prices."

So, maybe you've recently gotten into personality assessments and discovered your astro rising sign or enneagram and want your personal outer space to reflect it? Or you could just be looking for some new home inspiration. Your home is your personal sanctuary, so it's important to design it in a way that suits your style (and needs) best. While finding a comfortable couch and stylish dining table may seem simple, the real magic is in the decorative details.

Whether you love a glam look or want to create a calming oasis, there are tons of retailers out there that make it easy to find the perfect pieces to finish your space. From vintage to modern and everything in between, you're sure to find everything you need to make your home your happy place.

Here, the best places to buy home décor.

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Wayfair should be your go-to shop when you want to shave a bit off your budget. From headboards to lighting, outdoor furniture, rugs, and honestly, almost anything else you can think of—Wayfair has it. Many of their pieces have the look of designer furniture at a fraction of the cost, and there are almost always big sales going on.

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MoDRN Natural Boho Mirage Framed Art Print — Courtesy of Walmart

Walmart is a one-stop-shop for all things home, so it's no surprise they have an extensive collection of furniture and decor to choose from. If you're not sure where to start, their site allows you to browse by product category or room—from there you can filter by price, material, size, and more to find the perfect piece.

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Beige bedspread with yellow and gray pillow — West Elm

For modern furniture with a mid-century modern look, West Elm should be your go-to. Along with keep-forever furniture pieces, you'll love West Elm's high-quality bed linens and their statement-making lighting, much of which features exposed bulbs and brass fixtures. West Elm has sales throughout the year and often offers free shipping if you keep an eye on deals.

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If big box stores and generic finds make you cringe, try a unique handmade or vintage find from Etsy. It's always fun to browse the small artisan shops and vintage collector pages looking for unique pieces like Moroccan rugs, wicker furniture, and one-of-a-kind art. If you have a specific idea in mind, Etsy is also home to tons of artists and craftsmen who make custom projects.

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Lustered Velvet Alastair Quilt — Courtesy of Anthropologie

You may know Anthropologie for their clothing and accessories, but their home decor assortment is not to be missed. From bedding to rugs to decorative accents, there are tons of options to choose from—all of which offers a whimsical, fun, and stylish touch to your space. While bigger furniture pieces are priced on the high end, you can find more budget-friendly decor as well.

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Bernadine Upholstered Flip Top Storage Bench — Courtesy of AllModern

AllModern is part of a family of sites that includes Wayfair, Joss & Main, and Birch Lane. When you sign up to receive emails from AllModern, you get access to their rolling flash sales on furniture and home accessories at up to 70 percent off. As the name implies, their selections lean towards contemporary and mid-century pieces.

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Rouge Glass Taper Holders — Courtesy of CB2

The younger sibling of Crate & Barrel, CB2 is truly just a touch less traditional and slightly more affordable than the original. You'll find plenty of covetable furniture, but you'll also love their smaller household essential items like flatware, barware, bath linens, and small giftable items.

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SIMRISHAMN Table lamp with LED bulb, chrome plated/opal glass — Courtesy of IKEA

What could we say about IKEA that you don't already know? Their affordable approach to Swedish minimalism is practically iconic, and the creative "hacks" from designers and DIY pros have become legendary. Just beware that shipping can be expensive for big-ticket items like beds and furniture.

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Caressa Vintage Boho Area Rug — Courtesy of Overstock

Consider Overstock to be your "knee jerk" reaction when you suddenly think, "I need a rug!" or "a sofa!" or "a bookshelf!" With extremely competitive pricing that often can't be beaten, Overstock sucks you in with their huge array of styles and colors in almost every product. You'll also love how easy it is to shop—the site's filters make it ridiculously easy to navigate and find exactly what you want.

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While Article doesn't have the largest selection online, you'll love this brand for their curated vision of beautiful, statement-making furniture. Article is especially well-known for their couches, in materials ranging from lush velvet to sleek leather. But don't sleep on Article's other offerings—their nightstands, console tables, and outdoor furniture and accent chairs are also worth looking at.

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If you're looking for traditional home decor that leans between bohemian, romantic, and slightly preppy, Lulu & Georgia is the site for you. Though their pieces are a splurge, their dreamy furniture, rugs, and decorative pieces are worth investing in. What's more is the site allows you to shop by room and decorative style, making it easy to visualize your perfect space.

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Room & Board has plenty of ready-to-ship items that will fit a variety of design aesthetics. You'll love that they also offer customized pieces like couches and tables, beds, bookshelves, and even mirrors and pillows. Not sure where to start? The site has an "Ideas & Advice" page where you can browse inspiration, materials, and more.

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Coastal Composition — Courtesy of Pottery Barn

We all remember the episode of "Friends" when Rachel buys the "Apothecary table" for the apartment she shares with Phoebe—who believes it is vintage when really it's from Pottery Barn. This store has been in our national lexicon for decades, and with good reason. You know the quality and craftsmanship well enough to know that any online orders will live up to your hopes, and with frequent sales and special offers, you can often save big on investment pieces.

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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman — Courtesy of Design Within Reach

Finally ready to purchase that Eames chair you've been dreaming of all your life? Design Within Reach has it, and they have it online. You'll love this high-end store's excellently curated selection of cool and colorful furniture and home accessories, all of which comes from top designers and brands like Herman Miller, Knoll, HAY, and many more.

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Chic room with glass desk and gold chandelier — High Fashion Home

Need a little design inspiration while you shop? High Fashion Home lets you browse fully decorated office, living room, bedroom, and dining room ideas to get the ball rolling. Under each image, you'll find links to the exact products featured. This is great because while it's fun to imagine the life you could live with your new green couch, it can be hard to figure out what other pieces to style it with—which is where High Fashion Home comes in.

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White chairs with patterned pillows in a blue room — One Kings Lane

The main reason we love OKL so much is that there are so many ways to shop. You can browse by themes like Parisian Chic, American Classic, or Hotel Luxe, as well as search by room, brand, or the more traditional way: items and groupings. Along with stylish new items, One Kings Lane also carries an impressive variety of vintage pieces.

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White chair in a stylish living room — Target

The joke goes that you can't walk into a Target without buying way more than you said you "needed." The same thing happens when you start exploring all the home goods on Target's website. You'll love their affordable furniture and their huge selection of rugs, and with in-house brands like Project 62 and Threshold, you can find tons of on-trend accessories to complete any decor vision.