While nothing excites us more than pinning or saving interior imagery (and the year’s biggest design trends) to our many mood boards, it can also leave us feeling a tad overwhelmed by all the pieces we need to re-create those dream rooms. But designing on a budget doesn’t mean you have to forgo beautiful things. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. We actually love to work within cost constraints because it forces you to get clear on direction, to have conviction in every decision, and to only invest in the pieces that you truly love. And thanks to a plethora of incredible interior design stores online now that offer cheap home décor, you can create a designer-worthy home without the millionaire price tag.
But with so many products to choose from, it can be challenging to find the diamonds in the rough—that’s where we come in. We scoured some of your favorite online home destinations—Target, West Elm, H&M Home, Zara Home, Urban Outfitters, and CB2—to source the best affordable home décor that’s guaranteed to make your home look like a million bucks (without spending like one!).
Feature image by Danielle Sabol.
Target
Studio McGee Threshold Bluffdale Wood Patio Accent Table
If there’s one place we always turn to for cheap home décor that looks expensive, it’s Target. But it’s their exceptional quality that keeps us coming back. Not to mention the incredible designer collaborations. Our forever favorite is the Studio McGee x Threshold line. While there’s so much to love, this patio accent table is most definitely coming home. It says patio accent table, but we can see this in a bedroom or living room, too.
Studio McGee Threshold Bluffdale Wood Patio Accent Table, $65
Threshold™ x Studio McGee Decorative Sculptural Geometric Folded Bowl
There’s nothing like a decorative object that is just as practical as it is pretty. Put this one on the kitchen counter as a cute catch-all for spare change, keys, pens, and more.
Threshold™ x Studio McGee Decorative Sculptural Geometric Folded Bowl, $35
Opalhouse™ x Jungalow™ Figure Mirror with Basket
Now that spring is in full swing and summer is on the way, we’re looking for simple and affordable ways to refresh our spaces. Rattan is one material we always think of in the warmer months. This mirror is great for the entryway with handy hooks for your keys, dog leash, and everything in between.
Project 62™ Geared Stoneware Planter
If you’re anything like us, you developed a green thumb as soon as the warmer weather rolled out. This lovely planter will make any greenery stand out but we can also see this being used as a vase for garden clippings and fresh flowers.
Opalhouse™ Small Iron Watering Can
Make watering your plants a weekly joy with this very chic watering can. You won’t mind leaving this one out on display.
Hearth & Hand™ x Magnolia Stoneware Salad Plate
Get ready for more gatherings with these beautiful stoneware plates that will elevate any dinner party.
Hearth & Hand™ x Magnolia Glazed Stoneware Planter Pot
A glazed stoneware pot for under $50? The Magnolia team sure knows how to make our design dreams come true.
Hearth & Hand™ x Magnolia Glazed Stoneware Planter Pot, $39.99
Threshold™ Faux Rabbit Fur Throw Pillow
Luxe for less. These unbelievably soft pillows (in square, lumbar, or oversized square) add that final unique touch to seal the deal on any elegant space.
Threshold™ x Studio McGee Decorative Marble Arch Figurine
While decorative objects are purely that—ornamental, their unique, abstract shape and design adds a minimal modern accent fit for any tabletop or shelf.
Threshold™ x Studio McGee Decorative Marble Arch Figurine, $30
Project 62™ Shiny Chenille Throw Blanket
If there’s one thing I want from my space, it’s to create a cozy environment where I can curl up on my couch and get comfy with a book at the end of a long day. This blanket is just the topper I need.
West Elm
Decorative Wood Arches (Set of 3)
Sometimes all you need for a seasonal refresh is a few decorative objects and cheap home décor like this wood arch object that brings a fresh perspective to any space.
Column Fiberstone Indoor/Outdoor Planters
The column shape of these planters will add an old-world touch to your space. We love them for inside and out!
Column Fiberstone Indoor/Outdoor Planters, $49.99 (reg. $99)
The easiest way to refresh a space without paying a ton is to put a throw on it. Switch out your mohair throw for a lightweight fabric on our sofa or bed and feel the difference.
Elevate weeknight meals by lighting a candle and setting the mood.
Acacia Wood Cheese Board & Tools (Set of 4)
With the warmer weather comes more picnics and time outdoors with friends. This gorgeous cheese board is perfect because it also carries the tools inside. Genius!
We’re suckers for anything marble so we simply can’t resist this chic cheeseboard. What’s not to love?
Spring means warmer weather with an abundance of fresh flowers, so make the most of it and add fresh clippings to a glass vase and watch your space light up. It’s magic. Not to mention it’ll also fill your home with their delightful scent.
Marble Cloud Bookend (Set of 2)
Modern and elevated, but with a touch of whimsy, these solid marble cloud-shaped bookends will brighten any shelf.
Shape Studies Ceramic Jug Vase
Who doesn’t love a good sculptural moment? This earthenware jug vase is elegant but effortless and will infuse your space will a little artistic flair.
Hammond Candlelight Taper Holder
I love a tablescape that creates interest with height. These candle holders are sculptural and modern, allowing them to blend well with vases or tea lights on your dining table.
H&M Home
If, like us, you got the baking bug during quarantine, then you’ll love this cake stand. The mango wood also doubles as a beautiful backdrop for shooting content (just sayin’!).
The cottagecore design trend will always hold a special place in our hearts, and these delicate porcelain plates are giving us ethereal garden party vibes.
This is a really affordable set and would be the perfect cutlery for an outdoor gathering. But we also love any opportunity to cut back on plastic and you can conveniently slip this cutlery into your handbag or keep it stored in your car.
Is it just us or are champagne coupes everywhere right now? We love the nostalgic nod in this coupe design and we’re already planning on using these to cheers at our next garden party come summer.
If you’re planning an intimate dining experience with friends at home or outside soon, then might we suggest you invest in these gorgeous linen napkins. We love a classic white, but there are several other natural hues to choose from.
We are obsessed with the natural, tactile quality of linen fabric. This throw would look good on a chair or table, sofa, or bed, and balances elevated and understated all at once.
If you want to upgrade your dining table but are still saving for the one you love (or just don’t want to invest right now), then throw a gorgeous washed linen tablecloth over it and watch it transform before your eyes. Cheapest most impactful upgrade (maybe) ever? We think so.
Zara Home
This midcentury modern table is a beautiful option for a living room or bedroom, depending on the space. It would look great with a stack of coffee table books, a candle, and a coaster to hold your wine or tea as you relax nearby.
Green and gold? My fave. I love the look of pairing natural décor with a gold and glamorous pot. This planter would look great with a large statement-making Monstera or something smaller that could creep along your mantle. Dramatic, but simple.
We are obsessed with vintage vessels right now but if you’re having trouble sourcing one you love, then look no further than Zara Home. They have a range of vintage-inspired vases and cheap home décor with a timeworn patina.
Another example of the vintage vessel look at an affordable price point. With its unique and abstract shape, this glass vase will add visual interest to any dining table, credenza, or kitchen counter.
Name a chicer doorstop? We’ll wait… This wooden shape is so simple and chic. With warmer days coming we’ll be opening up our doors more to let in the fresh breeze. This piece will look good while working hard.
Washed Linen Throw Pillow Cover
Once again our favorite fabric makes an appearance. This time it’s covering a throw pillow which is another great affordable way to freshen up your space for the season ahead. We love the natural tone of this one.
Acrylic Tumbler With Lines Design
Warm weather also means we’ll be entertaining more outside. Invest in these acrylic tumblers that look like vintage glass so you don’t have to worry about any breakages.
When convenience and style combine, you know you’ve found something good. You can easily use this lamp indoors or out, and with three dimmer settings, you can customize the light to fit your mood.
Over the years, I’ve embraced more and more of a natural, paired-back aesthetic—and this towel rack fits the bill.
Urban Outfitters
Another chic watering jug that doubles as décor. We love a two-for-one.
Connected Goods Libby Rattan Basket
Summer means rattan everything for us and this sweet basket is calling our name. Who knew doing laundry could look so good?
You’ll be amazed at how something as simple as switching out your bathmat can elevate the mundane. Feel the joy beneath your feet as you brush your teeth or go through your skincare routine.
The warmer weather also means spring cleaning and organizing your space. This wall shelf will help to keep things off the floor in your bathroom, bedroom, or entryway.
There’s nothing quite like the transformative power of light (paint comes in at a close second). These ceramic sconces look vintage at a fraction of the cost.
You’ve likely seen this cute and contemporary table lamp all over Instagram. It comes in a rainbow of hues and gives off a soft glow that any room can benefit from.
Oh, look more rattan! We just couldn’t resist this chic stool that’s great for outdoors, in your bedroom, or as an accent in your bathroom (if you have the space!)
CB2
Onyx is another material we can’t get enough of (it’s actually one of our favorite types of marble) and we’ve never envisioned it as a light before. We’re obsessed with this wall sconce and love them in a pair on either side of your bed, in a small reading nook, or to light up a dark hallway.
It’s clear that all our favorite online home retailers have caught onto the vintage vessel trend. This planter has all of the beauty of an old pot and we’re here for it.
We love baskets as chic storage solutions or for carrying fresh veggies home from the local farmer’s market.
If you want to style your home with crystals but aren’t into the look of the raw styles, then opt for this quartz box that will raise the look and the vibration of your space.
Speaking of raising vibrations, this holder can burn your favorite stick of incense. Feel the energy shift!
We love a candle holder that doesn’t look like one. This could just as easily be a beautiful decorative object on a bookshelf.
Add these hooks to your entryway or closet to ensure the home you just organized and spring cleaned stays that way!
This post was originally published on April 13, 2021 and has since been updated.
